The Battlefield Line has announced that new-build locomotive, GWR ‘Grange' No. 6880 Betton Grange, will be visiting them for their Winter Warmer Gala.
The ‘Grange' will be arriving soon at Shackerstone and will begin running in trials at the railway after its build was completed.
Once this is completed, it will star alongside GWR Prairie's No. 4144 and 5199 at the Winter Warmer Gala.
6880 will be visiting thanks to The 6880 Betton Grange Society Limited and Tyseley Locomotive Works and will appear subject to the completion of successful tests at both Tyseley and Shackerstone.
Tickets for the gala, which will take place on the 3rd and 4th February 2024, will be available soon.
