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The availability of working rolling stock saw a succession of steam galas in 1967. The Railway had not yet received the Light Railway Order allowing rides to be given to the general public. However SVR members could travel, so the Railway did a brisk trade in ‘Day Member’ tickets, while full membership of the [[Severn Valley Railway Society]] also benefitted, passing the 1,000 mark by the end of the year.
During 1967 the Civil Engineering Department constructed a 30ft long locomotive inspection pit at [[SVR Loco WorksBridgnorth MPD |Bridgnorth]]. A water tower was purchased from Dudley and erected at [[Eardington]], the only source of suitably soft water on the line.
The excitement of the time was tempered by the news that Shropshire County Council and several local Parish Councils were likely to oppose the formal re-opening of the Railway, as it might prejudice the proposed construction of the Bridgnorth By-pass and the carrying out of road improvements relating to bridges in the Eardington area. However BR remained supportive of the SVR, allowing continued tenancy of [[Bridgnorth|Bridgnorth Station]].
