Railcar50

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In 2004 the SVR agreed to host the Railcar Convention, an annual event which takes place at different heritage railways around the country. The event coincided with the 50th anniversary of the introduction of Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs) by BR in 1954, resulting in the decision to stage a special celebration, 'Railcar 50'.[1]

A total of sixteen railcars took part of which twelve were working; the four non-runners being stabled as static exhibits in Platform 3 of Bewdley station. The evening of Thursday 14 October saw a 9-car formation in operation, at that time the longest DMU working in preservation. The next three days saw the DMUs in passenger service, together with steam services on the weekend. Saturday evening featured a 12-car formation to Bridgnorth, surpassing the record set two days earlier.[2]

The gala is believed to be the greatest collection of first generation DMUs operating together at any one time in preservation.[3]

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Vehicles attending

  • Class 101 53170 + 53253
  • Class 101 E51213 + E56358
  • Class 104 M50455 + M50517
  • Class 105 56458
  • Class 114 E56006
  • Class 116/118 hybrid unit W51131 + W51321
  • Class 121 W55020
  • Class 122 M55006
  • Class 127 55976
  • Derby Lightweight 79612 (un-restored)
  • Derby Lightweight 79018
  • AC Railbus W79978 (not used on passenger services due to issues with the air braking system)[4]


HLF Funding

A pre-application to the Heritage Lottery Fund was made the year before, which suggested that they would be willing to provide funding support. An application was submitted in January 2004, and in late June the HLF confirmed the award of a grant of £49,100. This generous funding played a major role in the successful outcome of the event.[2][5]

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For 101 years between 1862 and 1963, the Severn Valley Railway formed part of the national railway network, running for 40 miles between Hartlebury and Shrewsbury. Established as a separate company, it was mainly operated by the Great Western Railway (GWRGreat Western Railway) and later by British Railways (BRBritish Rail or British Railways).

The present day Severn Valley Railway (SVRSevern Valley Railway) was established in 1965 to preserve part of the line as a heritage railway. Today it has six stations and two halts and runs for 16 miles along the Severn Valley between Bridgnorth in Shropshire and Kidderminster in Worcestershire, following the course of the River Severn for much of its route. Operations involve a mixture of steam and heritage diesel-hauled services.

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