A trip to the Severn Valley Railway
2nd May 2009

When looking at these photos it would be difficult to tell that Saturday was quite a pleasant sunny day. The fact is that every time a train approached the sun disappeared only to return 2 minutes later. Sod's Law AGAIN.
Thanks to Mike Snow for racing up and down the valley and risking life and limb with numpty drivers in doing so.
Work in Progress.

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On arrival at Bewdley Stanier Mogul no 42968 was just arriving light engine from Bridgnorth
On arrival at Bewdley Stanier Mogul no 42968 was just arriving light engine from Bridgnorth
2009-05-02 09:54:58
 Over on the depot Prairie tank loco no 4566 was getting a blow up from the support crew.
Over on the depot Prairie tank loco no 4566 was getting a blow up from the support crew.
2009-05-02 09:58:13
 A busy scene at Bewdley as 7802 Bradley Manor arrives with the 9.50am from Kidderminster while 4566 and 42968 await their first duties.
A busy scene at Bewdley as 7802 Bradley Manor arrives with the 9.50am from Kidderminster while 4566 and 42968 await their first duties.
2009-05-02 10:01:42
 42968 prepares to continue to Kidderminster light engine.
42968 prepares to continue to Kidderminster light engine.
2009-05-02 10:02:48
Bradley Manor departs Bewdley across the viaduct
Bradley Manor departs Bewdley across the viaduct
2009-05-02 10:07:04
 7802 Bradley Manor climbs away from the speed restriction at Hay Bridge with the 9.50am from Kidderminster
7802 Bradley Manor climbs away from the speed restriction at Hay Bridge with the 9.50am from Kidderminster
2009-05-02 10:46:56
 An unusual bug spotted near Daniels Mill
An unusual bug spotted near Daniels Mill
2009-05-02 11:03:24
 We were prepared for a shot at Daniels Mill in case 71000 had been turned for its final few runs. Here 71000 approaches the viaduct at Daniels Mill with the 11am first train of the day from Bridgnorth
We were prepared for a shot at Daniels Mill in case 71000 had been turned for its final few runs. Here 71000 approaches the viaduct at Daniels Mill with the 11am first train of the day from Bridgnorth
2009-05-02 11:10:30
Next up was Erlestoke manor crossing the viaduct at Daniels mill with the 10.25 from Kidderminster
Next up was Erlestoke manor crossing the viaduct at Daniels mill with the 10.25 from Kidderminster
2009-05-02 11:39:02
 Back at Hay Bridge we were enjoying the sunshine on the bluebells up until the train appeared. yet again the sun hid itself. Prairie tank loco no 4566 hauls the 11.05 from Kidderminster
Back at Hay Bridge we were enjoying the sunshine on the bluebells up until the train appeared. yet again the sun hid itself. Prairie tank loco no 4566 hauls the 11.05 from Kidderminster
2009-05-02 12:19:30
 7812 Erlestoke Manor rounds the curve at Little Rock with the 12.30 from Bridgnorth
7812 Erlestoke Manor rounds the curve at Little Rock with the 12.30 from Bridgnorth
2009-05-02 12:43:58
 On the way back to the car at Hay Bridge I caught a shot of Stanier mogul no 42968 hauling a charter with the Shrewsbury saloon.
On the way back to the car at Hay Bridge I caught a shot of Stanier mogul no 42968 hauling a charter with the Shrewsbury saloon.
2009-05-02 12:55:23
71000 Duke of Gloucester climbs towards the summit of the line up Eardington bank and is seen passing the crossing keepers cottage
71000 Duke of Gloucester climbs towards the summit of the line up Eardington bank and is seen passing the crossing keepers cottage
2009-05-02 13:47:50
 The charter was next to pass with 42968
The charter was next to pass with 42968
2009-05-02 14:03:50
 On the lower slopes of Eardington Bank 7802 Bradley Manor makes a fine sight and sound as it hauls the 1.20 from Kidderminster
On the lower slopes of Eardington Bank 7802 Bradley Manor makes a fine sight and sound as it hauls the 1.20 from Kidderminster
2009-05-02 14:26:00
 At Highley 7812 Erlestoke Manor approaches the station as it passes the officially open Engine House.
At Highley 7812 Erlestoke Manor approaches the station as it passes the officially open Engine House.
2009-05-02 14:46:01
A portrait of 7812 Erlestoke manor at Highley Station.
A portrait of 7812 Erlestoke manor at Highley Station.
2009-05-02 14:48:31
 The bobby in the box at Highley.
The bobby in the box at Highley.
2009-05-02 15:09:58
 71000 Duke of Gloucester arrives with the 2.45 from Bridgnorth. The fireman prepares to hand over the single line token.
71000 Duke of Gloucester arrives with the 2.45 from Bridgnorth. The fireman prepares to hand over the single line token.
2009-05-02 15:16:51
 The new footbridge at Highley is beginning to take shape. The crew of 71000 is exchanging the single line token with the bobby.
The new footbridge at Highley is beginning to take shape. The crew of 71000 is exchanging the single line token with the bobby.
2009-05-02 15:17:07
Prairie tank loco no 4566 departs from Highley and really exhibited its rock n roll characteristics. Check out Mike Snows video to see what I mean. Follow the links
Prairie tank loco no 4566 departs from Highley and really exhibited its rock n roll characteristics. Check out Mike Snows video to see what I mean. Follow the links
2009-05-02 15:42:56
 Another panning practice with the departure of 7802 Bradley Manor
Another panning practice with the departure of 7802 Bradley Manor
2009-05-02 16:08:53
 42968 brings the Shrewsbury saloon towards Highley on its second run
42968 brings the Shrewsbury saloon towards Highley on its second run
2009-05-02 16:25:15
 71000 Duke of Gloucester attacks the departure from Bewdley
71000 Duke of Gloucester attacks the departure from Bewdley
2009-05-02 17:04:22
The final shot for today with 71000climbing away from the speed restriction towards Hay Bridge.
The final shot for today with 71000climbing away from the speed restriction towards Hay Bridge.
2009-05-02 17:41:18
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