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'''April 2010'''
:A Network Rail test train was used to check On 21 April [[Diesel Locomotives hired by the full length of SVR|E6005 (73005)]] left the line for track twists and dipped rail joints. Those found were dealt with SVR by the Proad.W. staffIt had suffered an axle bearing fault and seized turbo around 2005.<ref name=WRU0510>Express Points Web Round-Up, May 2010</ref> :On 24 April DEMU 1001 operated Hastings Diesels Limited’s 'Severn Explorer' railtour from Hastings to [[Bridgnorth]].<ref>[http://www.hastingsdiesels.co.uk/news/articles/2010a04/ Hastings Diesel Limited] (Retrieved 24 April 2018)</ref><ref name=WRU0510/> :On 26 April a Network Rail test train was used to check the full length of the line for track twists and dipped rail joints. Those found were dealt with by the P.W. staff.<ref name=WRU0510/> :On 28 April [[BR Class 08 D3022|D3022]] conducted a big shunt at [[The Engine House]] with [[LMS 798 Royal Coach]] being moved in.
'''May 2010'''
:On Monday 27 April, a Pump Trolley Challenge took place between Bridgnorth and Hampton Loade, with 13 teams of volunteers in fancy dress taking part. Teams were judged on their costumes and enthusiasm (not speed!), with the Bridgnorth Engineering Services team being awarded first place.
:A Monster Raving Loony Party general election address proposed that HS2 be replaced by an extension of the Severn Valley Railway under a new company to be called the Eighth Valley Railway.<ref>Express Points Web Round-Up, May 2015</ref>
'''May 2015'''
'''April 2016'''
:Tickets to ride behind Flying Scotsman and Tornado at the autumn ‘Pacific Power’ event went on sale on 5 April. All 7,000 tickets were sold by the end of the day.
:On 5 April [[LNER 7960 Kitchen Composite]] was displayed at King's Cross station in connection with the unveiling of a sculpture of Sir Nigel Gresley. :The 'first [[Open House Weekend']], formerly known as the '[[Members and & Shareholders' weekendWeekend]], was held on 16-17 April. Steam featured the SVR's two Manors and two Bulleids, with 1501 operating local services. [[BR Class 50 50049 Defiance|50049 Defiance]] returned to service following an overhaul. A number of [[Models of the Severn Valley Railway | model railway layouts]] were displayed at Highley and Kidderminster Railway Museum. :On 30 April [[BR Class 14 D9551|D9551]] ran its first test runs at the SVR in an undressed state with side panels not fitted, with 50049 assisting. [[BR Class 20 D8188|D8188]] ran its first diagrammed passenger turn following return from overhaul.<ref>Express Points Web Round-Up, May 2016</ref>
'''May 2016'''
