March 25

The first train arrives at Bridgnorth on 25 March 1967 (Sellick Collection)

On March 25 in SVR history.

• 1967 The SVR's first locomotive, 3205, arrived.
• 1977 Major Olver inspected the line between Bewdley and Foley Park and approved it for passenger working.
• 1986 A Court Order banned boiler riveting at Bridgnorth. It was later overturned on appeal but ultimately led to the construction of Bridgnorth Boiler Shop.
• 1995 LMR 600 Gordon hauled three Roy Castle "Cause For Hope" special trains to raise money for charity

Gallery

Photos taken on 25 March:

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  2012: GNR 1744 near Bewdley Tunnel

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  2012: 60019 Bittern near Bewdley Tunnel.

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  2016: 6990 Witherslack Hall at Bridgnorth

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  2017: 7714 at Kidderminster

See also

On this day in SVR history

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