Between the 17th and 19th of October, the West Somerset Railway is holding its Autumn Steam Gala.

The Gala will celebrate 60 years of express steam locomotive development, featuring locomotives dating from the 19th and 20th centuries.

London and South Western Railway “T3” Class number 563, making its first visit to the railway in nearly a century, and 5029 “Nunney Castle” will both feature at the event.

The pair side by side at this event will highlight how far the design of steam locomotives has changed in the last few decades.

Apart from this pair, other steam locomotives will take part in the Gala, with other guests to be announced soon.

Further information and tickets can be found here.