The Open Day at Alan Keef Ltd in Lea near Ross-on-Wye on September 24th will be the first chance to see the Corris’ new build Falcon 0-4-2ST locomotive in steam, albeit still needing work and fund raising to see it in service in the Dulas Valley.
The Open Day will last from 11.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. and admission will cost seven pounds fifty pence for adults and three pounds for children. The day is a fund raiser for local charities.
In addition to Corris No. 10 three other locos will be in steam, Woto, Taffy and the visiting Peter Pan. A road roller will also be in steam.
Enthusiasts may be aware that Keef’s acquired the derelict engine and carriages in 2016 from the Dalmunzie estate in Scotland and after extensive restoration, both of the carriages from this historic and unique train will be on display and in use behind the engines.
Alongside the engines, a walk-through-time display of five decades of Alan Keef Ltd will form a central point of the day, offering a fascinating insight into the company’s history. There will also be an array of trade stands to browse, whilst the newly planted private gardens behind Keef’s works will be open for visitors to enjoy and relax.
IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION – Keef’s are located on the main A40. If you are approaching on the A40 from the Gloucester direction you will find the road has been closed (until Spring 2023). Please follow the signed diversion route to rejoin the A40 or plan an alternative route via M50.