Stalwart loco ‘Portbury’ is set to go on a small outing, on the weekend of 15th and 16th October, to the BHR’s neighbours, the Avon Valley Railway at Bitton.

The AVR is hosting its traditional end of season gala, also featuring Polish Ferrum TKh 4015 and Hunslet Austerity WD 132 ‘Sapper’.

Sister loco to Portbury, Avonside No.1798 is based at the Avon Valley and is currently undergoing major restoration.

Here’s a couple of photos of Portbury, snapped by the intrepid George Aldridge a few weeks ago.