Steam Gala Weekend
24th, 25th & 26th June 2005
The 2005 steam gala was the most successful to date despite some late changes to the featured locomotives. The attendance on Friday and Saturday was high but nothing prepared us for the deluge of visitors on Sunday which shattered all previous records for the Churnet Valley Railway. The good weather completed an all round excellent weekend.
Below is a selection of photographs that capture the atmosphere of the event. They are in no particular order - all pictures are courtesy of Dave Gibson.
Pannier Tank 9642 bursts forth from Leekbrook tunnel south
9642 and 6430 departing Cheddleton for Consall
GWR record breaking 4-4-0 veteran No. 3440 ‘City of Truro’ at Consall
City of Truro arriving at Cheddleton
and departing Consall
9642 and 6430 head the 'up' service from Consall to Kingsley & Froghall
City of Truro at Kingsley & Froghall
The crowds gather to capture 9642 entering Consall 'up' loop whilst City of Truro awaits the away