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'''September 1984''': 5051 Drysslwyn Castle (later renamed Earl Bathurst) visited from Didcot and took part in the Enthusiasts Weekend. 45690 Leander visited Didcot in exchange. At the same time two of the SVR’s smaller engines were steamed for the first time in some years; GWR 813 had not steamed since a brief test in 1975 while Peckett 1738 had not steamed since 1970.
'''October 1984''': The SVR Board rejected a proposal from a local group to re-erect the former Exeter West Signal Box on the SVR, despite fund raising having taken place on the Railway for several years. The signal box was eventually re-erected at the Crewe Heritage Centre.
'''December 1984''': The first Santa services from Kidderminster involved 34,628 passengers. Turnover for the year passed £1 million for the first time, helped by the Kidderminster opening.
