Severn Valley Railway has announced the latest addition to its Autumn Steam Gala line-up.

The gala confirmed that LMS Jubilee No 45596 'Bahamas' will be on the bill for the four-day event.

SVR managing director Jonathan 'Gus' Dunster said: "This locomotive is set to be a big attraction at our event, and we're very excited that it's coming.

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"'Bahamas' hasn't been to the SVR since our Spring Steam Gala in 1994, so we reckon we're definitely due a return visit.

"We're extremely grateful to the Bahamas Locomotive Society for agreeing to the visit."

'Bahamas' is part of the Jubilee class of locomotives, which were integral to the railway's history.

The managing director explained: "Let's not forget that another Jubilee class locomotive played a very important role at the SVR 40 years ago - it was LMS 5690 'Leander' that hauled the very first passenger service from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster on July 30, 1984, when we opened Kidderminster Town station to the public."

Constructed in 1934, 'Bahamas' is unique in its class as its has a double chimney, initially added to boost performance due to the poor quality of post-war coal.

Other distinguished guests like 2999 'Lady of Legend' are also set to grace the gala, as well a few more announcements in the lead up.

Visitors will be treated to early morning and late evening services, including non-stop express, goods trains, and double-headers.

Tickets can be obtained from svr.co.uk.

The festival will run from Thursday 19 to Sunday, September 22.