April 23
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On April 23 in SVRSevern Valley Railway history.
- 1976 GWR 7812 Erlestoke Manor arrived on the SVRSevern Valley Railway with GWR 66 Breakdown Tool Van and GWR 162 Riding/Dormitory Van.[1]
- 1977 The second main line rail tour took place using the SVRSevern Valley Railway's rake of GWR coaches. The trip, a return working to Chester, used 6000 King George V and 46201 Princess Elizabeth.[2]
- 1983 Jinty 47383 re-entered service following an overhaul[3].
Gallery
Photos taken on 23 April:
1957: Bridgnorth, southbound GWRGreat Western Railway Small PrairieLocomotive with a 2-6-2 wheel configuration 5538 in platform 1 (Sellick Collection)
1960: Future resident GWR Small Prairie 4566 with a local service at St Ives
2011: Former resident Railcar 22 at Didcot
2012: Former resident 70000 Britannia at Carrog
See also
On this day in SVRSevern Valley Railway history
