October 27
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On October 27 in SVRSevern Valley Railway history.
- 1979 Minister of Transport Norman FowlerHenry Fowler, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the Midland Railway 1909-1923, and of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway 1923-1933 paid the SVRSevern Valley Railway an official visit, honouring his pledge in Parliament to visit a private enterprise railway during the year[1].
- 2000 The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association visited the SVRSevern Valley Railway. The party, including 23 dogs, made a return trip on the line[2].
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On this day in SVRSevern Valley Railway history