The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway has announced that 4079 Pendennis Castle is to visit for the Festive season.

Sadly, a boiler inspection on 7903 Foremarke Hall has found some issues, and the railway has decided to withdraw the locomotive with immediate effect.

Remedial work was considered but was not viable due to the timescale and cost, especially with 7903 due for an overhaul soon.

The overhaul has now been brought forward, and hopefully, we will see the Hall in service soon.

Santa season for the railway is a busy time with two locomotives needed each day, and thanks to the Didcot Railway Centre, Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway and Railway Support Services, 4079 Pendennis Castle will be visiting to assist.

The locomotive is expected to be at the railway until early January, providing plenty of opportunity to see the locomotive.