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==1977==
For the first time, the SVR ran limited services in January and February, on Sundays between [[Bewdley ]] and [[Arley]].<br>
'''Spring 1977''':
:Over the winter, intense cold followed by heavy rain resulted in the line at [[Sterns ]] dropping 2ft 6" and moving 4ft nearer the river. Work on [[Borle viaduct Viaduct]] was suspended while this was resolved, and through services over the viaduct were 3 weeks late staring starting as a result. A large part of the front car park at [[Bridgnorth ]] had also collapsed.
:Better news came with the arrival of [[GWR 6960 Raveningham Hall|6960 Raveningham Hall]].
'''March 1977''':
:The frames of the new [[Bridgnorth MPD|Bridgnorth loco shed ]] were erected.
:[[Viscount Cobham ]] died. A staunch supporter of the SVR, he was the first President of the SVR during the public floatation of the [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC|Holdings Company ]] in 1972.
'''April 1977''':
:Bridgnorth Loco shed was completed.
:11 SVR coaches were used on a main line trip to Chester. [[LMS Stanier 8F 48773 |48773]] hauled the service from [[Bridgnorth ]] to Bewdley, other motive power during the day included the locomotives ''King George V'' and ''Princess Elizabeth''.
'''September 1977''':
:September saw the grand opening of the cast iron gentlemen’s toilet on Bewdley’s island platform, following its relocation from Melrose in Scotland. The ceremony was carried out by the Mayor of Bewdley, who congratulated the Railway on opening the town's first public urinal on that side of the river.
:Enthusiasts Day saw 10 SVR locos in steam including [[GWR 7819 Hinton Manor |7819 Hinton Manor]] and 6960 Raveningham Hall.<br>
'''Date not recorded''': [[LMS Stanier Class 4 45000 |45000]] arrived on loan from the NRM.
Locomotives used during the year and the mileages recorded were as follows:
| <b>Locomotive</b> || style="text-align:right;" | <b>1977</b> || style="text-align:right;" | <b>Total</b> || <b> Notes</b>
|-
| [[GWR Small Prairie 4566 |4566]] || style="text-align:right;" | 4,410 || style="text-align:right;" | 11,120 ||
|-
| [[LMS Ivatt Class 2 46443 |46443]] || style="text-align:right;" | 3,875 || style="text-align:right;" | 20,785 ||
|-
| [[LMS Stanier 8F 48773 |48773]] || style="text-align:right;" | 3,545 || style="text-align:right;" | 9,430 ||
|-
| [[LMS Jinty 47383| 47373 ]] || style="text-align:right;" | 3,440 || style="text-align:right;" |6,255 ||Return from overhaul
|-
| [[LMS Stanier Class 5 45110 |45110]] || style="text-align:right;" | 3,405 || style="text-align:right;" | 14,950 ||
|-
| [[BR Riddles 4MT 80079 |80079]] || style="text-align:right;" | 2,775 || style="text-align:right;" | 2,775 ||Entry into service following restoration.
|-
| [[LMR 600 Gordon|600 Gordon]]|| style="text-align:right;" | 1,720 || style="text-align:right;" | 7,000 ||
|-
| [[LMS Ivatt Class 4 43106 |43106]] || style="text-align:right;" | 1,650 || style="text-align:right;" | 14,197 ||
|-
| [[GWR 7819 Hinton Manor |7819 Hinton Manor]] || style="text-align:right;" | 1,415 || style="text-align:right;" | 1,415 || Entry into service following restoration.
|-
| [[LMS Ivatt Class 2 46521 |46521]] || style="text-align:right;" | 1,005 || style="text-align:right;" | 11,305 ||
|-
| [[WD 193 Shropshire ]] || style="text-align:right;" | 950 || style="text-align:right;" | 8,355 ||
|-
| [[GWR 6960 Raveningham Hall |6960 Raveningham Hall]] || style="text-align:right;" | 380 || style="text-align:right;" | 380 ||Arrived and entered service
|-
| [[GWR Pannier 5764 |5764]] || style="text-align:right;" | 375 || style="text-align:right;" | 8,562 ||
|-
| [[2047 Warwickshire ]] || style="text-align:right;" | 260 || style="text-align:right;" |816 ||Return from overhaul
|-
| Other || style="text-align:right;" | - || style="text-align:right;" | 3,126 ||
| <b>Total</b> || style="text-align:right;" | <b>29,205</b> || style="text-align:right;" | <b>120,471</b> ||
|}
==1978==
