Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala - October 2011
The Severn Valley Railway held their 4 day Diesel Gala between the 6th and 9th of October hosting a variety of traction for enthusiasts to enjoy. Rather than driving to the event, we opted for a full day of train travel via Brimingham New Street and Smethwick Galton Bridge on the way, and via Birmingham Moor Street (with a walk to New Street) on the way back. The Limited time at the event was not helped by the failure of 50031 on the 10:25 from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth, which failed near Northwood Halt delaying services by up to 45 minutes.
This gallery features images from the day, while not many lineside locations were able to be used we did at least make use of those we did visit.
This gallery features images from the day, while not many lineside locations were able to be used we did at least make use of those we did visit.
One of London Midlands genuine Class 150/2's 150216 is seen at Kidderminster with a Stratford Upon Avon - Worcester Foregate Street service.
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D821 'Greyhound' stands at Kidderminster having arrived with stock from Bridgnorth.
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12099 and D3022 provide a shuttle service from Kidderminster to Bewdley.
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Having failed near Northwood Halt and unable to restart due to flat batteries, the discraced 50031 is removed from it's train at Kidderminster. 31190 had hauled the train back from Bewdley.
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D8059 arrives in Kidderminster with a service train from Bridgnorth.
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Having removed 50031 from it's train, and caping one service train, D821 'Grayhound' arrives into Kidderminster ready to haul the 12:40 to Bridgnorth.
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D9520 departs from Highley passing The Engine House on route to Kidderminster with the SVR DMU in tow.
One of the stars of the show, after a superb repaint at Washwood Heath, D306 passes The Engine House arriving into Highley on route to Bridgnorth complete with LMS stock.
The South Devon Railways own Class 25 D7612 also put in a brilliant performance throughout the event. It's seen here departing from Highley heading to Kidderminster.
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'Slug 6' 37906 arrives into Highley from Kidderminster.
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'Slug 6' prepares to depart for Bridgnorth with a service from Kidderminster.
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D821 'Greyhound' arrives into Highley with a packed train heading back to Kidderminster.
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168217 stands in the bay platforms at Birmingham Moor Street having arrived from London Marlyborne. This formed a return service train to Leamington Spa.
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150124 stands at Birmingham Moor Street with a service to Dorridge via Birmingham Snow Hill.
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168109 stands at Birmingham Moor Street.
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Three Car 150013 departs Birmingham Moor Street to Whitlocks End.
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Great Western 2-8-0 No.2885 stands looking rather weather beaten while the modern contrast of 168217 stands beyond.
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