The Severn Valley Railway has announced two more visitors for its upcoming Spring Steam Gala.

The gala will take place from the 16th to the 19th April and will see LMS ‘Pug’ 11243 and ‘Judy’ visit for the event.

The locomotives will operate between Kidderminster and Bewdley throughout the event.

Both locomotives will visit alongside 71000 Duke of Gloucester and visit, thanks to the East Lancashire Railway and the Bodmin Railway respectively.

The visitors will operate alongside the home fleet of 813, 1450, 4150, 4930 Hagley Hall, 7714 and 7802 Bradley Manor, LMS 13268 and BR Standard 4MT 75069.

“After announcing Duke of Gloucester, we’re delighted to follow up with something completely different. Judy and the ‘Pug’ may be small, but they’re full of personality and history. Their shuttle services and double-headers will add a wonderful sense of fun and variety to the event, perfectly complementing the larger locomotives in service.”

“Both these locomotives have fascinating back stories, from China clay docks in Cornwall to Lancashire industry. Bringing them together at the SVR, alongside giants like Duke of Gloucester and our superb home fleet, really showcases the extraordinary breadth of Britain’s steam heritage.

“This year is particularly special for us, as it marks 50 years since our first-ever Spring Gala in April 1976. We’re determined to make the 2026 event one to remember.”

SVR managing director Gus Dunster

Tickets, including great-value multi-day rover tickets, are available now on the Spring Steam Gala event page.