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| − | *1973 [[Hampton Loade signal box]] was commissioned. <ref>[http://www.svrsig.org.uk/svr/Frame7.htm Hampton Loade signal box on the SVR Signalling web site]</ref> | + | *1892 A special train travelled the Severn Valley Branch overnight, collecting workmen to participate in the weekend conversion of 177 miles of main line from broad gauge to narrow gauge.<ref>SVR News 107</ref> |
| − | *[[Severn Valley Railway Timeline 1980-1989#1984 | 1984]] Railway artist and locomotive owner David Shepherd was guest of honour at a celebration of 10 years service between [[Bridgnorth]] and [[Bewdley]]. | + | *1973 [[Hampton Loade signal box]] was commissioned and signalling in the station area brought into use.<ref>[http://www.svrsig.org.uk/svr/Frame7.htm Hampton Loade signal box on the SVR Signalling web site]</ref> Token working to Bridgnorth began a fortnight later.<ref>SVR News 28</ref> |
| + | *1974 [[46443]] re-entered service following a year out for axle box repairs.<ref>SVR News 34</ref> | ||
| + | *[[Severn Valley Railway Timeline 1980-1989#1984 | 1984]] Railway artist and locomotive owner David Shepherd was guest of honour at a celebration of 10 years service between [[Bridgnorth]] and [[Bewdley]].<ref>SVR News 72</ref> | ||
| + | *1984 A two day visit to Aberystwyth yielded 14 GWR lamp posts and two running in boards.<ref>SVR News 74</ref>. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 16:21, 14 May 2018
On May 19 in SVRSevern Valley Railway history.
- 1892 A special train travelled the Severn Valley Branch overnight, collecting workmen to participate in the weekend conversion of 177 miles of main line from broad gauge to narrow gauge.[1]
- 1973 Hampton Loade signal box was commissioned and signalling in the station area brought into use.[2] Token working to Bridgnorth began a fortnight later.[3]
- 1974 46443 re-entered service following a year out for axle box repairs.[4]
- 1984 Railway artist and locomotive owner David Shepherd was guest of honour at a celebration of 10 years service between Bridgnorth and Bewdley.[5]
- 1984 A two day visit to Aberystwyth yielded 14 GWRGreat Western Railway lamp posts and two running in boards.[6].
See also
On this day in SVRSevern Valley Railway history
