The Isle of Wight Steam Railway has announced that Fenchurch will visit for their Gala Weekend on the 23rd to 25th June.

The recently overhauled steam locomotive will be a colourful sight along the line during the Gala. The locomotive, which was built in 1872, is now looking magnificent in ‘Stroudley Improved Engine Green’ (a yellow ochre).

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway is delighted to have Fenchurch for the event, who is normally a resident at the Bluebell Railway in Sussex.

The Gala will celebrate 100 years of the Southern Railway and will see special services such as double-headed trains.

Alongside A1 ‘Terrier’ Fenchurch at the gala will be their flagship locomotive W24 Calbourne and resident ‘Terrier’ W11 Newport.

More information on the gala can be found at Spring Gala – Isle of Wight Steam Railway (iwsteamrailway.co.uk)