August 31

On August 31 in SVR history.

1965 The Severn Valley Railway Society held a public meeting in Bridgnorth, generating publicity and support.^[1]
1968 A three day gala began at Bridgnorth, with trains running to Hampton Loade using 46443 and 43106. Travel required a 'day membership', as the SVR had not been granted an LRO at that stage.^[2]
1971 Esso Oil Tank Wagon 2686 was delivered to Bewdley from Esso's Chesterfield Works
1973 The Stanier Mogul Fund handed over a cheque for £3,575 to acquire 42968 from Barry Scrapyard.^[3]
1996 Stanier Mogul 42968 returned to the main line for the first time in thirty years, performing a test run from Kidderminster to Gloucester and return^[4].
2008 45110 was withdrawn from SVR service, for eventual overhaul
2008 GWR 93045 Mink 'A' Covered Goods Van arrived from the National Waterways Museum
2013 A recommissioning ceremony was held at Kidderminster for SR 34053 Sir Keith Park
2019 Mark Saville's 1957 Series 1 Land Rover "Plimsoll" made a return trip between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster during the Classic Vehicle Day

Gallery

Photos taken on 31 August:

1963: Coalport, a southbound ex-LMS steam-hauled passenger service (Sellick Collection)
1963: Linley, northbound Ivatt 2MT 41202 with a passenger service (Sellick Collection)