November 24

Victoria Bridge seen from the bank of the River Severn.

On November 24 in SVR history.

• 1859 The foundation stone for Victoria Bridge was laid.
• 1962 The go-ahead was given for the construction of Ironbridge B Power Station even though the Severn Valley branch was still open, although threatened with closure at the time.
• 1970 GWR 17410 'Toad' 20T Goods Brake Van first arrived on the SVR.
• 1973 GWR 2303 Fruit Van, GWR 3467 Fruit D Van, GWR 55 Riding/Dormitory Van and GWR 30903 Ballast Wagon all arrived on the SVR.
• 1984 Phase 1 of the Kidderminster station building opened to the public.

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