June 24

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On June 24 in SVR history.

  • 1967: Another 'Open Weekend' took place at Bridgnorth on 24-25 June. The event featured traction engines, a miniature railway and other attractions as before, although there were no engine movements. Despite poor weather, around 2,000 people attended and £225 of funds were raised.[1]
  • 1972: Hudswell Clarke Diesel Shunter D577 Mary arrived on the SVR by road from Hindlow.
  • 1977: Cowans Sheldon 30-ton steam crane RS 1091/30 was acquired from Chester West, arriving on 24 June.[2]
  • 1979: Sunday of the Great Western Weekend' steam gala.
  • 1995 The SVR's second ever 40s weekend featured a fly-past in formation by the RAF Memorial Flight's Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane[3].
  • 2018 The SVR sponsored a Catch Me Who Can sculpture as a part of the Bridgnorth Art Trail.
  • 2023: Saturday of the first Step Back to the 1940s weekend.


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On this day in SVR history

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  1. SVR News 6, Open Weekend
  2. SVR Stock Book Ninth Edition
  3. SVR News 115