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Severn Valley Railway Timeline 1990-1999

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KRM opened in 1990 not 1991
'''Summer 1990''': [[GWR 7812 Erlestoke Manor|7812 Erlestoke Manor]] left the SVR for overhaul at Swindon, becoming the first SVR locomotive not to be overhauled in the [[Bridgnorth Loco Works]].
 
'''August 1990''': :Saturday 25 August, the first day of the bank holiday weekend, saw [[Kidderminster Railway Museum]] open to the public for the first time.
'''September 1990''': 60103 Flying Scotsman (in LNER green livery as No 4472) arrived for the Jubilee Autumn Gala on 17 September, accompanied by owner Sir William McAlpine.
'''Summer 1991''': The Kidderminster Turntable Project was launched, seeking funds to install the [[Kidderminster Turntable|ex-Fort William 70ft turntable]] at [[Kidderminster]]. The smaller ex-Whitchurch turntable was still being considered for installation at [[Bridgnorth]], but as a lower priority.
'''August 1991''': :August bank holiday weekend saw [[Kidderminster Railway Museum]] open to the public for the first time. :[[BR Riddles 4MT 75069|75069]] and [[GWR 7819 Hinton Manor|7819 Hinton Manor]] took turns to work the Cambrian Coast Express between [[Shrewsbury]] and Barmouth.
'''September 1991''': The Autumn Steam Gala was repeat visits from 60103 Flying Scotsman and [[GWR 3717 City of Truro|3440 City of Truro]]. A total of 9 locomotives were used at the gala.
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