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Small Engine Gala

Small Engine Gala


Small Engines Gala at Epping Ongar Railway

Join us on 7- 8 November 2026 for an extraordinary extravaganza featuring up to 8 unusual industrial locomotives!  Experience a unique showcase of railway history with exciting firsts, rare guest appearances, and historic returns.

Event Highlights

Returning Favorite: The GER 229 'Coffee Pot' returns to the Great Eastern.

Historic First: The newly restored DL82 Sentinel pulls a passenger train for the very first time.

Rare Guest Appearance: See 'Brookfield' showcased at a guest location for the first time in 30 years. 

Special Guest Announcement: A special guest loco will be announced soon check our website for updates!

Featured Locomotive Lineup

 DL82 Sentinel
 0-6-0 PT Bagnall 'Brookfield'
 0-4-0 GER 229 'Coffee Pot'
 D2170 Class 03
 Hawthorn Leslie No. 3437 'Isabel'
 Plus more to be announced!



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