Changes

*On Wednesday 7 September the [[Charitable Trust]] hosted a ceremony at [[Bridgnorth Loco Works]] to mark the completion of the "Home and Dry" upgrade of the building.

*Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday 8 September, the SVR announced that it would continue to operate services but with all locomotives carrying wreaths. Books of condolence were also opened at the main stations. 34027 remained in purple '70' livery but in addition to carrying a wreath, the locomotive also carried black flags and black 'Elizabeth II' nameplates as a mark of respect.

*[[4930|4930 Hagley Hall]] returned to passenger service. The locomotive took part in a renaming ceremony at Kidderminster on Friday 8 September before completing two round trips carrying invited guests.

*The [[Autumn Steam Gala]] on 15-18 September featured guest locomotives LMS Stanier 'Black 5' 45231 ''The Sherwood Forester'', GWR-inspired WSR Mogul 9351 and Hunslet 0-6-0ST Works No. 1873 Jessie. 15-inch gauge Exmoor Steam Railway 0-6-2T Works No. 323 ''Anne'' carried passengers on a 200m track at The Engine House. The event was also billed as featuring the return to service of [[4930|4930 Hagley Hall]], although unfortunately the locomotive was withdrawn after the first two days following three lineside fires.