Diesel Pioneer Service - Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway 'Diesel Pioneer' service has been a great named train addition to the Severn Valley Railway since the Covid Pandemic. Many of the heritage diesel locomotives have been sharing operating days over the past year and the train services have been a big hit with enthusiasts. Sunday 12th September was the turn of the two operational Western Locomotives to operate three return trips during the day between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth.
Mainline registered D1015 'Western Champion' and home fleet loco No.D1062 'Western Courier' took it in turns to operate over the length of the line. Western Courier was also carrying the headcode identity of sister locomotive No.D1041 'Western Prince'.
A day rover ticket for the service costs £25 and can be pre-booked via the Severn Valley Railway website.
Mainline registered D1015 'Western Champion' and home fleet loco No.D1062 'Western Courier' took it in turns to operate over the length of the line. Western Courier was also carrying the headcode identity of sister locomotive No.D1041 'Western Prince'.
A day rover ticket for the service costs £25 and can be pre-booked via the Severn Valley Railway website.
Former British Rail 'Western' No.D1015 'Western Champion' is pictured at Bridgnorth on the 12th September 2021 working the Severn Valley Railway 'Pioneer Diesel' diagram. The loco is seen ready to depart with the 11:53 to Kidderminster.
Freshly repainted and visiting from the Dean Forest Railway, EWS-liveried Class 31 No.31466 stands at Highley on the 12th September 2021.
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Former EMR powercar No.43277 is pictured in temporary stroage at Highley on the Severn Valley Railway having become surplus to requirements on the East Coast Mainline.
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BR Blue Western No.D1062 'Western Courier' prepares to depart Kidderminster on the 12th September 2021 operating the 13:14 service to Bridgnorth.
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BR Blue Western No.D1062 'Western Courier stands at Hampton Loade on the 12th September 2021 operating the SVR Pioneer Diesel service the 13:13 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth.
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D1062 'Western Courier' (Displaying 1041) is pictured at Bridgnorth on the 12th September 2021 ready to operate the 15:40 Bridgnorth - Kidderminster.
BR Blue Western No.D1062 'Western Courier' (displaying 1041) arrives into Kidderminster on the 12th September 2021 operating the 15:40 Bridgnorth - Kidderminster service. In the adjacent yard No.D1015 'Western Champion' waits to join the next service train to depart Kidderminster.
Former BR 'Western' No.D1015 arrives from depot into Kidderminster station on Sunday 12th September 2021 ready to form the 'top and tailed' 17:05 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth service with partner No.D1062
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D1015 'Western Champion' departs from Kidderminster on the 12th September 2021 operating the 17:05 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth service in top and tail formation with No.D1062
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From a different viewpoint:
A young enthusiast uses his phone to take an image of No.D1062 'Western Courier' at Hapton Loade during the Severn Valley Railway 'Pioneer Diesel' event on the 12th September 2021.
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Crowds of enthusiasts gather at the end of Hampton Loade Station on the 12th September 2021 as GWR 2-8-0 No.2857 arrives. D1062 'Western Courier' is pictured waiting to proceed to Bridgnorth while operating the 13:14 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth service.
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BR Blue Western No.D1062 'Western Courier stands at Hampton Loade on the 12th September 2021 operating the SVR Pioneer Diesel service the 13:13 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth.
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BR Blue Western No.D1062 'Western Courier stands at Hampton Loade on the 12th September 2021 operating the SVR Pioneer Diesel service the 13:13 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth.
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BR Blue Western No.D1062 'Western Courier stands at Hampton Loade on the 12th September 2021 operating the SVR Pioneer Diesel service the 13:13 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth
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Following their marathon journey to Stranraer on Saturday 11th September. No.50049 and No.50007 are picuted at Kidderminster having arrived back from Besctor Yard on Sunday 12th September. The pair operated as 0Z50 16:00 from Bescot driven by driver Bob Dunn.
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