October 19
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On October 19 in SVR history.
- 1979 A 15ft deep hole was discovered in the formation in Alveley Woods. It was quickly made good in time for the start of the 'Western Weekend' the following day.[1]
- 1985 The SVR Board decided not to offer a home to the former Exeter West signal box.[2]
- 1986 The line was closed south of Bewdley after the last train of the day as work began on installing Bewdley Bypass Bridge.[3]
- 1991 BR Riddles 4MT 75069 hauled the Cam 85 Special, a W.A. 'Cam' Camwell Birthday special, from Crewe to Kidderminster.[4][5]
- 1997 LMS Stanier Mogul 42968 hauled the Ynys Mon Express Crewe - Holyhead - Crewe.[6][7]
- 2001 The Friends of 4930 Hagley Hall staged a photo charter with 45110 and the Travelling Post Office set[8].
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Photos taken on 19 October:
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2019: GWR 80972 Inspection Saloon at Kidderminster
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On this day in SVR history