October 9
On October 9 in SVR history.
- 1890 The GWR authorised the provision of a footbridge at Stourport at a cost of £600.[1]
- 1895 The new siding connection at Highley was approved for use by the Board of Trade Inspector.[2]
- 1915 The GWR agreed with the Highley Mining Company that minerals would not be extracted in the vicinity of Highley Station and Borle Viaduct to prevent damage to the railway.[3]
- 1963 Future resident 5164 was sold to Barry Scrapyard by BR.[4]
- 2003 BR Class 08 D3586 hauled a revenue-earning freight service, delivering new roof trusses to Orchard Farm, Northwood. They were too large to travel by road[5].
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On this day in SVR history