October 1
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On October 1 in SVR history.
- 1968 A two day Public Enquiry began to consider BR's application for the Light Railway Order, necessary before the Railway could be transferred to the SVR.[1]. It was lead by 'Dickie' Dunn, assisted by Bill Gillett and Christopher George.[2][3]
- 2003 The 'fire train' (a tank wagon) was shunted out to deal with a fire in the bank at Little Rock Cutting.[4]
- 2005 50049 Defiance, 50031 Hood and 60009 Union of South Africa shared duties on The Devonshire Riviera Express.[5]
- 2009 7802 Bradley Manor attended the West Somerset Railway's 'GWR 175 prelude' event.[6]. 4566 was required by the SVR and did not attend this Gala.
- 2010 37906, 50135 Ark Royal and D1062 Western Courier visited the Nene Valley Railway.[7]
- 2012 The SVR launched a share offer to raise money for developing the Bridgnorth Station site and returning 4930 Hagley Hall to steam.
- 2015 7812 Erlestoke Manor and 2857 attended West Somerset Railway's Autumn Steam Gala.[8]
- 2020: The Bewdley South wooden bracket signal was taken down due to rot in the post. A temporary replacement was installed.
- 2022: Saturday of the 4-day Autumn Diesel Bash which featured three guests and three hired locos along with the home fleet.
- 2023: Sunday of the 4-day Autumn Diesel Bash which featured five guests along with the home fleet.
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On this day in SVR history