July 13

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Peckett 1738 arrives at Bridgnorth by lorry on 13 July 1968
On July 13 in SVR history.
  • 1863 The GWR (West Midland Amalgamation) Act authorised the West Midland Railway's absorbtion by the GWR.[1]
  • 1968 Peckett 1738 arrived on the SVR.[2]
  • 1985 A sponsored railing paint was held at Kidderminster to raise funds to acquire 'the peoples engine' 46443 which had been put up for sale by the SVR.[3]
  • 1989 The SVR participated in the opening of the Worcestershire Way. The route follows the River Severn between Bewdley and Arley via Eyemore Wood at Trimpley.[4]
  • 1991 The first Kidderminster station staff charity pump trolley run took place from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth and back, propelled by members of the SVR Junior Club[5].

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See also

On this day in SVR history

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References

  1. SVR News 69
  2. SVR Stock Book Fourth Edition
  3. SVR News 76
  4. SVR News 93
  5. SVR News 102