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And here is 9466 waiting at Arley earlier today waiting for the delayed southbound service and a couple while taking water. 242349214_10165405942755704_897151421981439912_n.jpg.81204044f696b6a7527ed3a8c9254a86.jpg242095389_10165405942410704_3611453957123415327_n.jpg.7c6e291a3a9bde637562d3287f068778.jpg242095388_10165405942260704_837010920480176275_n.jpg.6a4074878641a7b2c8b89ade04eefbd2.jpg242255984_10165405919865704_5311839784567096824_n.jpg.1ab732ac8fa9c7e83f874ab88eddec7b.jpg

 

(All the photos were taken from a point of safety with the engine in mid gear, taps open, brakes on, handbrake on and gauge frame closed)  

 

 

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19 hours ago, Blandford1969 said:

And here is 9466 waiting at Arley earlier today waiting for the delayed southbound service and a couple while taking water. 242349214_10165405942755704_897151421981439912_n.jpg.81204044f696b6a7527ed3a8c9254a86.jpg242095389_10165405942410704_3611453957123415327_n.jpg.7c6e291a3a9bde637562d3287f068778.jpg242095388_10165405942260704_837010920480176275_n.jpg.6a4074878641a7b2c8b89ade04eefbd2.jpg242255984_10165405919865704_5311839784567096824_n.jpg.1ab732ac8fa9c7e83f874ab88eddec7b.jpg

 

(All the photos were taken from a point of safety with the engine in mid gear, taps open, brakes on, handbrake on and gauge frame closed)  

 

 

 

She looks sweet - especially paired up with 7714 - look forward to seeing her tomorrow (Sunday)

Regards

Bob

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Hi Guys

Sadly 4953 'failed' today so wasn't operating on any services.....

The pairing of 1501 and 9466, sounded and looked splendid indeed.....

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The local residents were busy in the early morning sunshine making the most of the pleasant weather while it lasts.....!

 

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A regular visitor to Arley has kindly donated two amazing Staddle Stones to the station for display as a feature in the gardens. Being over 100 years old, the original iron pins that secured the tops to the bases had corroded away and in the process of rusting had expanded and threatened splitting the sandstone. The SVR's stonemason Philip Chatfield has worked his magic and inserted new pins to safely secure the tops to the bases for the longer term benefit of these pieces of architecture.

 

They do look rather splendid in their new home in the bed beneath the down Arley running board don't you think?

 

 

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Evening guys.....

Been a beautiful sunny and pleasantly mild day here at Arley Station, and whilst I spent most of the time there, ensconced within the shrubbery, I did managed to get a few images of 9466 a very nice loco indeed...!

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Regards always

Bob

 

 

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19 minutes ago, Blandford1969 said:

Is the tent up yet?

Hi

No not yet, we still have 'house guests' in the form of the HST's, although these have been shunted into siding No.1, with one grotto coach containing Halloween and Christmas displays for the station, now in No2. So the former are taking up the space where the tent is due to sit, their delayed departure has meant plans had to be altered.

The power cars are due to depart I believe this week and the Christmas venue tent due to be erected soon after.

Regards

Bob

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40 minutes ago, BobM said:

Hi

No not yet, we still have 'house guests' in the form of the HST's, although these have been shunted into siding No.1, with one grotto coach containing Halloween and Christmas displays for the station, now in No2. So the former are taking up the space where the tent is due to sit, their delayed departure has meant plans had to be altered.

The power cars are due to depart I believe this week and the Christmas venue tent due to be erected soon after.

Regards

Bob

Ta, I was surprised when John said he and Dave were down there this weekend as I did not remember anything about the tent going up. 

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2 minutes ago, Blandford1969 said:

Ta, I was surprised when John said he and Dave were down there this weekend as I did not remember anything about the tent going up. 

 

The process of placing lights along the fences has begun!

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Hi....

Well (thankfully) save for the tent to be removed, Christmas has 'been and gone' and although the SVR won't be operational passenger wise until April, there'll be much going on 'behind the scenes' here at Arley and we have our station back!

 

Today planted out in the gardens, two further 'old apple' varieties, 'Annie Elizabeth'.....and managed to prune both the maturing apples and the standard wisteria, both of these tasks accomplished at the correct time of year for the first time for two years, previous pruning having to be delayed due to enforced lock downs!

 

Here are the two Annie Elizabeth apples planted today....

 

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Will keep you posted of anything that 'happens' in the meantime......

 

Stay safe folks....

Regards always

Bob

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Hi Guys...

To celebrate that we are back together again after all the tremendous work from Andy and the background RMWeb Team, thought it may warm the heart to post a triple whammy of traffic at Arley....!

 

Great to be back with you all, 

Regards always

Bob

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Not strictly Arley but I do pass this field on my journey back and forth twice a week, each time it is a delight to travel through such lovely countryside, however at this time of year is spectacular!

 

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Regards always

Bob

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Evening.....

As part of the work at Bridgnorth, there has been a fair bit of rearranging of stock, both loco's and rolling stock being stabled at various points along the line, hence our new 'house guest' likely to be with us until late summer?

These are a lot more photogenic than the previous HST's wagons.....thought I'd share the view with you good guys.

 

Stay safe folks.....

Regards always

Bob

 

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Have spent much of the past two days weeding the gardens, so haven't seen much of the activity through the station, however the view courtesy of Malcolm  from his Anderson Shelter, made me think it was probably close to Tea Time?

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Regards always

Bob

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A few pics from the recent diesel gala.

the station is a credit to all the volunteers that look after it !!

 

Can't get this one to stay the correct orientation !! 🥺

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Or this one !!

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Cheers,

Phil.

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5 hours ago, Phil Mc said:

A few pics from the recent diesel gala.

the station is a credit to all the volunteers that look after it !!

 

Can't get this one to stay the correct orientation !! 🥺

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Or this one !!

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Cheers,

Phil.

Thank you Phil for your kind comments and lovely images of a very successful and well attended diesel gala.

As station volunteers we do always endeavour to keep Arley looking good, the same ethos is thankfully evident across the whole of the SVR departments.

Regards

Bob

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Hi

I am so sorry it has been an age since I posted images of life at Arley,,,this has been due to being 'shunted into the 'workshop' for emergency 'firebox repairs'' , by that I mean in June I had to go to hospital after a heart attack and a stent fitted, back both at work and thankfully Arley, so getting there...!

Here are a few views of today's gala at Arley.....

Regards always

Bob

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