The Llangollen and Corwen Railway has announced that GWR Pannier Tank No. 1369 will be visiting for their Branch Line Gala.

1369 visits thanks to the South Devon Railway, and is the second visiting locomotive for the gala, following the previously announced Small Prairie No. 4555, which is visiting thanks to the Dartmouth Steam Railway.

The gala will take place from Friday 10th April 2026 until Sunday 12th April 2026 and will see brake van rides, shed tours and an intensive timetable in operation.

1369 is the sole surviving example of the 1366 0-6-0 pannier tank and was built in 1934 and this will be the first ever visit to the Llangollen Railway.

Tickets for the Llangollen and Corwen Railway Branch Line Gala, running from 10 to 12 April 2026, are on sale now.

Full details and advance booking are available at: https://llangollen-railway.co.uk/branchline-gala/

“The Branch Line Gala is all about variety, authenticity and atmosphere, and No. 1369 is a perfect fit. It is a fascinating little locomotive with a genuine branch line pedigree, and the sole survivor of its class, which makes it especially significant.

“With Small Prairie 4555 returning to the Dee Valley, the final running days of Class 14 D9525 and a strong home fleet, we now have a line-up that really tells the story of Swindon-built motive power on branch lines and secondary routes. Tickets are selling well already, and April 2026 is shaping up to be a superb weekend.”

Iain Ross, Event Organiser for the Branch Line Gala