The Severn Valley Railway has announced that 672 Fenchurch is to visit in 2024 as part of the 2024 Spring Steam Gala.

The Class A1 Terrier locomotive is the first locomotive as part of the guest line up, and appears thanks to its home railway, the Bluebell Railway.

Tickets for the gala, set to take place from the 18th and 21st April 2024, are set to become available in the coming months.

“We’re extremely pleased that we’ve secured an early agreement with the Bluebell to host their locomotive,” said Duncan Ballard, the SVR’s head of steam engineering. “It’s a great opportunity to start making a stir with what promises to be one of the most significant enthusiast events in 2024’s calendar.

“Having a 152-year-old engine on the Valley is going to be quite something. We’re actively negotiating for other guest locomotives for the event, so stay tuned for further announcements!”