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:Demolition of the old 'Trackside Buffet' at [[Bewdley]] took place during the week commencing 16 July. The building had been closed since March 2018.
:On 23 July, [[45110|Black 5 45110]] was moved from the Engine House to Kidderminster in preparation for the August 'End of Steam' events. [[D4100]] provided the motive power.<ref>[https://youtu.be/ao2UcTmxYnQ Vidoe on Sharpo's World]</ref>
:The SVR sponsored a Catch Me Who Can sculpture entitled 'Just the Ticket' at the front of Bridgnorth as part of the [[Catch Me Who Can#Bridgnorth Arts Trail 2018|Bridgnorth Arts Trail 2018]], the sculpture being one of twelve locomotives positioned around the town. Statue 2: 'Just the Ticket' was designed by Tania Holland of Tania Holland Gallery using archive material provided by the SVR.<ref>Bridgnorth Art Trail website</ref> It was unveiled on 24 June 2018.<ref>SVR website</ref>.
'''August 2018'''
:On 17 August [[BR Class 09 09107|09107]] moved under its own power for the first time in preservation.
:On 18 August [[50044]] was on test, the locomotive has been out of service since July 2012. It had received an overhauled engine and main, ETH and auxiliary generators as well as a host of other work by [[Fifty Fund]] volunteers.
:On 21 August [[7819|7819 Hinton Manor]] left Swindon to return to the SVR, following a number of years on static display at the McArthurGlen shopping centre.
==Steam locomotives used==
