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A further two stories in five episodes were scheduled for production in the spring of 1981. The scripts were completed in the summer of 1980 and were to have featured Highley, [[Hampton Loade]] and [[Bridgnorth]] in particular, together with many of the SVR's engines. The fourth story was set during the closure of the line with Andy, now an engine driver, driving the last train. The final episode story was set at the start of the SVR's preservation era. The scripts were accepted by the executive producer, however financial difficulties at the BBC led to a late decision to the second series being 'axed'<ref>SVR News 57, letter from Avril Rowlands</ref>.