February 24
On February 24 in SVR history.
- 1877 A gunpowder explosion on the construction of the Kidderminster Loop Line resulted in serious injury to two workmen.[1]
- 1973 A revised contract was drawn up between SVR(H), the Guarantee Company and the SVRA, including the Board representation which each party would have.[2]
- 1973 The SVR's Civil Engineer was instructed to begin preparation of a Planning Application for Bridgnorth Bypass Bridge.[2]
- 1986 Albert Edward Bridge was granted Grade II Listed Building status.
- 1989 John Cameron's A4 60009 Union of South Africa arrived on the SVR for a one-year major overhaul.[3]
- 1990 LNER 3442 The Great Marquess arrived at Marylebone in the early hours of the morning for a railtour to Sheffield. A number of SVR London branch members helped with bagging and loading coal ready for the turnaround.[4]
- 1996 7802 Bradley Manor took a railtour from Plymouth-Newton Abbot, with 5029 Nunney Castle.[5]
- 2001 The underframe for Barry Railway Carriage 163 was lifted into place at Hampton Loade using 30 ton steam crane 1091/30[6].
- 2018 A Facebook advertisement for the Mother's Day 'Afternoon Tea Special' invited the public to buy 'git vouchers' [sic]
Gallery
Photos taken on 24 February:
2018: Class 08 shunter D3586 at Bridgnorth
See also
On this day in SVR history