June 12

Bewdley Tunnel being re-lined in 1910

On June 12 in SVR history.

• 1873 The GWR's proposal to build a new line from Stourbridge to Bewdley via Kinver, Cookley and Wolverley was rejected by Parliament.
• 1910 Work began on relining Bewdley Tunnel.
• 1976 Excavations to create the two pit roads in Bridgnorth Loco Works began.

Gallery

Photos taken on 12 June:

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  1962: Coalport, view south with a northbound GWR Prairie-hauled coal train (Sellick Collection)

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  2015: Culvert over Mor Brook (Br 25)

See also

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