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*1771 Richard Trevithick was born. A replica of his locomotive [[Catch Me Who Can]] is under construction at [[Bridgnorth]].<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Trevithick Wikipedia]</ref> |
*1771 Richard Trevithick was born. A replica of his locomotive [[Catch Me Who Can]] is under construction at [[Bridgnorth]].<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Trevithick Wikipedia]</ref> |
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*1961 Future resident [[4930|4930 Hagley Hall]] received a new boiler during her last heavy general overhaul at Swindon.<ref>SVR News 24</ref> |
*1961 Future resident [[4930|4930 Hagley Hall]] received a new boiler during her last heavy general overhaul at Swindon.<ref>SVR News 24</ref> |
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*1968 Following the closure of Stourbridge MPD its steam crane [[GWR RS38]] and match trucks were acquired, and arrived on the SVR. |
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*1968 The Easter Steam Gala featured [[GWR 2251 Class 3205|No 3205]]. Large crowds resulted in long waiting times, hindered by the lack of a run round loop and sufficient coaches. It raised around £600. At this time galas operated with the tacit approval of BR.<ref>SVR News 11</ref> |
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*1977 The episode 'Bridgehead' of the TV series [[Survivors]] was first broadcast. A number of scenes were filmed around [[Highley]], with [[LMS Stanier 8F 48773 | 48773 (as LMS 8233)]] propelling several carriages into the station in the closing scenes. |
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*1991 Stanier mogul [[42968]], then numbered LMS 2968, entered service following a 17 year restoration from ex-Barry condition.<ref>SVR News 99</ref> |
*1991 Stanier mogul [[42968]], then numbered LMS 2968, entered service following a 17 year restoration from ex-Barry condition.<ref>SVR News 99</ref> |
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*2001 A First Great Western HST operated an excursion from Barnstaple to Bridgnorth and return.<ref>SVR News 136</ref> |
*2001 A First Great Western HST operated an excursion from Barnstaple to Bridgnorth and return.<ref>SVR News 136</ref> |
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*2012 The Parliamentary All-Party Rail Heritage Group enjoyed a day at the railway.<ref>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/lfw2008/7120800097/in/set-72157629552422882/ Lord Faulkner of Worcester's Flickr page]</ref> |
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*2015 HRH The Princess Royal visited the SVR<ref>Plaque in Bridgnorth Station</ref> |
*2015 HRH The Princess Royal visited the SVR.<ref>Plaque in Bridgnorth Station</ref> |
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*2016 [[BR Class 50 50031 Hood|50031 Hood]] returned from RVEL, Derby where it had been painted in non-authentic Inter City livery. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 08:32, 30 March 2020
On April 13 in SVR history.
- 1771 Richard Trevithick was born. A replica of his locomotive Catch Me Who Can is under construction at Bridgnorth.[1]
- 1961 Future resident 4930 Hagley Hall received a new boiler during her last heavy general overhaul at Swindon.[2]
- 1968 Following the closure of Stourbridge MPD its steam crane GWR RS38 and match trucks were acquired, and arrived on the SVR.
- 1968 The Easter Steam Gala featured No 3205. Large crowds resulted in long waiting times, hindered by the lack of a run round loop and sufficient coaches. It raised around £600. At this time galas operated with the tacit approval of BR.[3]
- 1977 The episode 'Bridgehead' of the TV series Survivors was first broadcast. A number of scenes were filmed around Highley, with 48773 (as LMS 8233) propelling several carriages into the station in the closing scenes.
- 1991 Stanier mogul 42968, then numbered LMS 2968, entered service following a 17 year restoration from ex-Barry condition.[4]
- 2001 A First Great Western HST operated an excursion from Barnstaple to Bridgnorth and return.[5]
- 2012 The Parliamentary All-Party Rail Heritage Group enjoyed a day at the railway.[6]
- 2015 HRH The Princess Royal visited the SVR.[7]
- 2016 50031 Hood returned from RVEL, Derby where it had been painted in non-authentic Inter City livery.
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