September 24

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D013 Western Ranger (2009)
On September 24 in SVR history.
  • 1966 The third Open Weekend was the last without steam traction. A fairground including roundabouts, swings and dodgem cars was set up behind platform 2. 1,500 visitors attended, raising £200 for the funds.[1]
  • 1983 A weekend event began, organised by the Western Locomotive Association to celebrate the 21st anniversary of D1013 Western Ranger entering BR service.[2]
  • 1994 BR Standard tank 80079 made four round trips between Snow Hill and Stourbridge Junction to celebrate the re-opening of "The Jewellery Line"[3].
  • 2010 37906 attended the Mid-Norfolk Railway's Class 37 Golden Jubilee Event.[4]
  • 2018 At the Autumn Steam Gala 2857 carried a '100' headboard denoting she had reached 100,000 miles of service in preservation.[5]

See also

On this day in SVR history

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References

  1. SVR News 11
  2. SVR News 70
  3. SVR News 116
  4. Express Points Web Round Up October 2010
  5. SVRLive