The 6880 Betton Grange Project

The story so far, with plenty of archive footage.

Building A Grange – The 6880 Betton Grange Project
None of the GWR Grange class 4-6-0 locomotives survived into the preservation era and this a class much missed by enthusiasts and crews alike.But now there is a project to build a new one! The project has started at Llangollen by a team who thought the class is missing in the collection of GWR classes in preservation. Some parts still existed in the form of a boiler and wheels; the boiler from Hall 7927 and the wheels from a class 4300. Construction of the frames is almost complete now.

All of this is seen in the video but most of it is archive film of the class in service in the 1960s and also archive film showing the development of Collett’s design from the Saint class through the 4300s, Manors and Halls. At least 29 different Granges are seen that can be identified, some of them twice. Railtours with them are seen with especially good coverage of the final tour with a Grange from Swansea to Fishguard and Milford Haven.

The story of the 3 day gala held at the Llangollen Railway by the Betton Grange Society, featuring 11 steam locomotives Nos 1450, 5224, 6430, 5199, 5643, 9466, 7822, 4160, 3802 plus Standard 2-6-0 78019 and BB Pacific 34081.
Proceeds go Betton Grange to build the 81st Grange Class locomotive. Lineside action, footplate on 7822, the beer festival miniature steam and much more.
110 minutes of action and news

The official DVD of the second Steel, Steam and Stars event at Llangollen. Includes the cavalcade and all the action. Royal Scot, City of Truro, Dukedog 9017 in black, head the ten locomotive cast.
Our extensive footage includes the Cavalcade from 4 different cameras Three discs with 4 hrs 45 minutes of footage.

Covering all nine days with multiple videographers covering all aspects of the gala.

The official gala DVD for Steel, Steam & Stars IV. filmed over 2 weeks including all 6 gala days. Also includes photo charters and loco movements. Footplate run with 92214 and 34092 double heading. Brake Van ride and a ride in the drivers cab of the autotrain.

3 discs

Featuring 92214, 34092, 3205, 1450, 4270, 45231, 3802 and 5199