November 4
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On November 4 in SVR history.
- 1859 John Owen, a labourer engaged in constructing the Severn Valley Railway, appeared at Condover petty sessions charged with stealing a spade from Thomas Jones, a fellow workman.[1]
- 1912 Tenbury station was renamed Tenbury Wells by the GWR.[2]
- 1972 More than 5,700 people attended a bonfire night event at Bridgnorth.[3]
- 1976 D1062 Western Courier was bought from BR by the Western Locomotive Association, becoming the first class 52 ‘Western’ to be preserved.
- 1978 The final railtour using Severn Valley coaches on the main line ran from Bridgnorth-Pwllheli.[4]
- 1987 BR Mark 1 Full Brake E81013 arrived on the SVR from Thornton Fields via Ely, having been acquired by SVR(H) in response to a request from Arley for two BGs to be converted for use as Santa's Grottos.[5][6]
- 2017 50007 Hercules became the first locomotive to use the newly installed lifting jacks in the Diesel Depot when it was lifted for maintenance.
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