September 16

Elan Valley Aqueduct (Wikimedia Commons)

On September 16 in SVR history.

• 1899 A short-lived siding was opened at Folly Point to serve the construction of the Elan Valley Aqueduct.
• 1967 BR gave permission for 3205 to travel in steam to Taplow Station goods yard for a GWS open day.
• 1973 43106 was test steamed after nearly two years of restoration.
• 2000 50049 Defiance and 50031 Hood (as D431) hauled the 'Celtic Hoover' railtour
• 2006 813 was exhibited at STEAM GWR Museum, Swindon.
• 2012 Michael Portillo visited the SVR, filming part of the 'Great British Railway Journeys' series

Gallery

Photos taken on 16 September:

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  1962: Eardington, southbound ex-GWR Pannier 3788 with a passenger service

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  1962: Eardington, a BR DMU at the platform

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  1962: Oldbury Viaduct, View of a DMU on the viaduct

All pictures from the (Sellick Collection)

See also

On this day in SVR history

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