October 28
On October 28 in SVR history.
- 1980 Ruston and Hornsby 165hp Diesel Shunter 408297 William arrived on the SVR, one of four acquired from Patent Shaft.
- 1988 The restoration of 7802 Bradley Manor from ex-Barry condition took a step forward when the locomotive was re-wheeled at Bewdley.[1]
- 1994 SVR residents D821 Greyhound and D1062 Western Courier attended the West Somerset Railway's Diesel Extravaganza.[2] Later-SVR residents D9551 and 50149 also attended.
- 2020 mainline pair LMS Stanier Royal Scot 7P Class 4-6-0 No 46100 Royal Scot and SR Bulleid West Country class Pacific 34046 Braunton took part in top and tail testing following repairs at Bridgnorth MPD.
See also
On this day in SVR history
References
- ↑ SVR News 90
- ↑ DEPG History (Retrieved 23 September 2019)