Changes

In addition to the 'discontinuity' in the mileage at Bewdley South Junction referred to above, the present day SVR being situated on three different ELRs gives rise to some other apparent oddities. Leaving Kidderminster, the mileage initially decreases as you pass the first milepost by the carriage shed but then increases again as you continue (due to setting off towards London but then curving away from it). Reaching Kidderminster Junction, this is two different distances from London, depending on whether you are on the OWW line or the Severn Valley Branch (due to the latter being approached by the reversal point). Finally, on Safari Park Curve you pass milepost 137&frac34;, and a short time later you enter Bewdley Station passing another milepost 137&frac34; (the former being reached via the Loop and the latter direct via Hartlebury. ===Modern distance markers===Evidence of another measurement system used for operational purposes can also be seen on the SVR. The distances have been measured from Kidderminster in kilometres, with a small marker tag attached to the web of the rail every 100 metres. The locations of these have been highlighted by white paint on the chair or sleeper adjacent to the marker. Examples can be clearly seen from the platform at Bewdley (5.700) and near the Highley cattle dock (15.100).<gallery>Bewdley_20180825.jpg|Marker at BewdleyHighley_20180825.jpg|Marker at Highley</gallery>