March 17
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On March 17 in SVR history.
- 1863 A wide-ranging agreement was reached between the LNWR and the GWR/West Midland Railway by which the LNWR would not oppose the forthcoming absorption of the WMR; the GWR/WMR would construct the Kidderminster Loop Line; and the LNWR obtained running powers over the Tenbury and Bewdley Railway and the line from Bewdley via Hartlebury to Smethwick.[1]
- 1869 The GWR Board authorised repairs to Crossing Cottage at Eardington.[2]
- 1911 The GWR Board approved the Engineering Committee's proposal to reline Bridgnorth Tunnel.[3]
- 1973 Sir Gerald Nabarro agreed to step down as Chairman of SVR(H), his place being taken by Viscount Garnock.[4]
- 1986 75069 underwent tyre turning at Tyseley.[5]
- 1987 HRH Prince Michael of Kent presented the SVR with the 1986 Ian Allan Champions Award for Highley Station and a First Class Award for Arley Station.[6]
- 1990 Viscountess Cobham visited the season opening day. 6960 Raveningham Hall carried 'Hagley Hall' plates in recognition of her home.[7]
- 1994 D821 Greyhound attended Old Oak Common Open Day as a static exhibit.
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2017: Recently arrived Seacow ballast hoppers at Eardington -
2019: Spring Gala guest GWR 6430
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On this day in SVR history
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