Pitchford Hall Arrives at Didcot Railway Centre for Upcoming Steam Gala
The steam locomotive 4953 Pitchford Hall has officially arrived at the Didcot West Yard via road transport, preparing to join the collection at Didcot Railway Centre. Usually stationed at the Epping-Ongar Railway, the engine's visit marks a reciprocal exchange following the appearance of Didcot's own Pendennis Castle earlier in the year.
Visitors planning a trip to the living Great Western Railway museum can look forward to seeing Pitchford Hall operate alongside resident locomotives 1340, 2409, and 4079 during the upcoming Autumn Steam Gala. Further details and passes can be found through the More information and tickets for the Gala page.
Special Line-Ups and Visitor Schedule
Beyond the main gala event, the visiting engine will participate in a unique gathering for the 'Host of Halls' day, standing alongside resident engines 5900 Hinderton Hall and 6998 Burton Agnes Hall.
For those organizing their visit around these specific operating dates, Pitchford Hall is scheduled to run on September 22nd, participate in the gala on September 23rd and 24th, and make a final appearance on September 30th before returning to its home railway.
To plan your journey and discover more historic attractions around the area, you can explore the interactive map view or check out the full museum list on Musemap (musemap.art).
