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:¾ of a mile of the old Stourport branch was relaid. The section was used in the filming of Universal Pictures' ''[[The Seven-Per-Cent Solution]]''. A number of the SVR's locos took part in the film.
:The SVR’s first Enthusiasts Day (the forerunner of the autumn Steam Gala) saw 11 locomotives in steam, with 10 hauling passenger services and DB 64.305 shunting. Two of the locos were Austrian Railways 2-6-0 locomotives in Furness Railway red livery with flared stovepipe chimneys and huge brass domes - [[LMS Ivatt Class 2 46443|46443]] and 46521 were ready for their starring roles! One of the locomotives appeared in this short film featuring Chris Tarrant, available on [http://player.bfi.org.uk/film/watch-severn-valley-railway-1976/ BFIplayer].
'''December 1975''': Christmas services were between Bewdley and Arley, due to engineering work on the north of the line.<br>
