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*1987 HRH Prince Michael of Kent presented the SVR with the [[Awards|1986 Ian Allan Champions Award]] for [[Highley|Highley Station]] and a [[Awards|First Class Award]] for [[Arley|Arley Station]].<ref>SVR News 83</ref> | *1987 HRH Prince Michael of Kent presented the SVR with the [[Awards|1986 Ian Allan Champions Award]] for [[Highley|Highley Station]] and a [[Awards|First Class Award]] for [[Arley|Arley Station]].<ref>SVR News 83</ref> | ||
*1990 Viscountess Cobham visited the season opening day. [[6960|6960 Raveningham Hall]] carried 'Hagley Hall' plates in recognition of her home<ref>SVR News 96</ref>. | *1990 Viscountess Cobham visited the season opening day. [[6960|6960 Raveningham Hall]] carried 'Hagley Hall' plates in recognition of her home<ref>SVR News 96</ref>. | ||
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| + | Photos taken on 17 March: | ||
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| + | Seacows 20170317.jpg | 2017: Recently arrived [[BR 'Seacow' 40t Bogie Ballast Hoppers|Seacow ballast hoppers]] at Eardington | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 16:58, 15 March 2018
On March 17 in SVRSevern Valley Railway history.
- 1869 The GWRGreat Western Railway Board authorised repairs to Crossing Cottage at Eardington.[1]
- 1911 The GWRGreat Western Railway Board approved the Engineering Committee's proposal to reline Bridgnorth Tunnel.[2]
- 1973 Sir Gerald Nabarro agreed to step down as Chairman of SVR(H), his place being taken by Viscount Garnock.[3]
- 1986 75069 underwent tyre turning at Tyseley.[4]
- 1987 HRH Prince Michael of Kent presented the SVRSevern Valley Railway with the 1986 Ian Allan Champions Award for Highley Station and a First Class Award for Arley Station.[5]
- 1990 Viscountess Cobham visited the season opening day. 6960 Raveningham Hall carried 'Hagley Hall' plates in recognition of her home[6].
Gallery
Photos taken on 17 March:
2017: Recently arrived Seacow ballast hoppers at Eardington
See also
On this day in SVRSevern Valley Railway history
References
- ↑ Marshall (1989) p. 104.
- ↑ Marshall (1989) p. 107.
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 27
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 80
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 83
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 96
