April 9

The engine and generator of 50007 Hercules on 9 April 2017

On April 9 in SVRSevern Valley RailwaySVRA:Severn Valley Railway AssociationSVRS:Severn Valley Railway Society history.

• 1971 BR Standard Class 7 70000 Britannia arrived on the SVRSevern Valley RailwaySVRA:Severn Valley Railway AssociationSVRS:Severn Valley Railway Society for restoration.
• 1994 The line reopened following temporary repairs to Hay Bridge, damaged by a lorry strike three days earlier.
• 1995 Ivatt 46521 provided an unexpected side show on the Spring Steam Gala Sunday by becoming derailed on Highley loop points.
• 2017 Visitors to the Diesel Depot during the 'Open House' weekend could inspect the engine and generator of 50007 Hercules which were awaiting re-installation following repairs.

Gallery

Other photos taken on 9 April:

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  2017: Diesel 20177

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  2017: Diesel 08635

See also

On this day in SVRSevern Valley RailwaySVRA:Severn Valley Railway AssociationSVRS:Severn Valley Railway Society history

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