RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted May 8, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 8, 2017 Is that 2857's tender? I hope nothing serious has happened. A few years ago I drove it! It just had to pop to Tysley for a quick wheel turn. Good to see its back so quickly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Presumably by road, then. I suppose it's best to do it now before our busy season commences, otherwise we'll be one loco down. This may seem not a problem, but if it's like one weekend last spring/summer where 1450, 1501, 43106 and Sir Keith Park were all away visiting for galas then there's a dilemma. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted May 9, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 9, 2017 Presumably by road, then. I suppose it's best to do it now before our busy season commences, otherwise we'll be one loco down. This may seem not a problem, but if it's like one weekend last spring/summer where 1450, 1501, 43106 and Sir Keith Park were all away visiting for galas then there's a dilemma. Yes. In terms of locos being away there is a lot of thought on what can be loaned out. 1450 is lovely but tends not to be used much, 1501 is limited to 6 so less used than it used to be, so it is only really 3106 and SKP which would have been used more. Then again this time last year we had the 28, 2 manors, TV all as larger engines in addition to those already mentioned (and the 45 as a small engine) giving the railway spare capacity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 We are on our third visit. The latest being a week stopping in a cabin overlooking the line near Highley. The line is run like a real railway. Good selection of stock and always something to see. The time spent at Highley has lead to a little on-line research, especially the coal traffic. The site of the 'Engine House' was the sidings at the bottom of the incline from the long closed colliery. There are very few pictures of the freight operation in steam days. I think it would make a good choice for a 'roundy' layout. Short passenger trains and goods trains dropping off empties and collecting the loads. Tonight we had a 15XX tank barking out of Highley on its way to Bridgenorth. The sharp exhaust and powerful whistle echoing off the hillsides. Quite evocative. In the quiet you can hear the trains a long way off, whistling for crossings etc. Reminded me of video clips I've seen of the Norfolk and Western mine runs, not quite as long, obviously, but of a similar theme. Here is the North end of the sidings. The South end, the entrance to what was the colliery sidings is hiding behind the water tower. Also seen is the small cattle dock and the lead into a short dead end siding that runs behind the box. Yesterday evening there was a bonus, in that a special train terminated at Highley and the re-built Battle of Britain ran round its train, through the goods sidings. I have crudely edited out the Rudd wagons and the road rail machine. Not bad pictures from a phone. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffers Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Had a great day out on the SVR last Tuesday (9th May). Despite having visited on various occasions over the years this was my first trip over the line. Weather was good too. SKP was being worked on at Bridgnorth but got a glimpse of Taw Valley at Kidderminster. Hauled by Bradley Manor and 43106 over the day. Saw Western Champion and Ballymoss running. Lovely beer at the Railwayman's Arms at Bridgnorth. A lovely day out which I will long treasure. Thanks to all. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted May 12, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 12, 2017 Glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. Don't know how many trips I have done since being on the first public train back - cant be nearly 50 years ago surely? Every trip different! Cheers Phil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 Glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. Don't know how many trips I have done since being on the first public train back - cant be nearly 50 years ago surely? Every trip different! Cheers Phil Totally agree Phil. I first visited in the 1980's as a child, and made one or two visits with my parents. In 2004 I made the first visit by myself. Since then I must have visited almost every school holiday since. I reckon I make at least 5 or 6 midweek visits per year. Every visit is different. There is always something different to see whether it be a charter, loco on test, driver experience or shunting activities. I am looking forward to making an overdue first visit of 2017 during the May half term. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted May 12, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 12, 2017 Glad to hear you enjoyed your visit. Don't know how many trips I have done since being on the first public train back - cant be nearly 50 years ago surely? Every trip different! Cheers Phil I regret to say that I have never visited the SVR, despite having two of the early volunteers - Brian & Paul Williams - as cousins. Equally I have never made it to the West Somerset line, although I have a sister living in the area. Sad init! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I regret to say that I have never visited the SVR, despite having two of the early volunteers - Brian & Paul Williams - as cousins. Equally I have never made it to the West Somerset line, although I have a sister living in the area. Sad init! Oh you must visit us at some time. GWR 0-6-0PT no. 7714 returned from overhaul at the end of last year. There are various hotels and B&Bs nearby, and I can recommend the Ship Inn, a great pub hardly 50 yards down the hill from Highley station. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted May 13, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 13, 2017 West Somerset too! SWMBO enjoys a day out there - train to the seaside, lunch in Minehead, train back to Dunster and a walk to the Castle and back then home Cracking day out! Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted May 13, 2017 Share Posted May 13, 2017 I notice changes to the SVR timetable for this year mean that trains no longer have a long stay at Kidderminster station. Previous timetables had a 50 minute layover. Now that has been much reduced. When visiting I would recommend catching the first train from Bridgnorth and travelling the full length of the line to Kidderminster. Then catching the return service as far as Highley for the Engine House. There is time for a lunch there and a walk around the exhibits before catching the same train as it returns from Bridgnorth. Then travel back to Kidderminster before returning to Bridgnorth. It makes a full and enjoyable day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I have noticed, via Facebook, that 2857 derailed at Kidderminster this afternoon. A set of tender wheels seem to have derailed during a run round manouerve. The incident led to a 20 minute delay to trains with the 28xx's service departing diesel hauled. No further details that I can find yet, but the railway are investigating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I have noticed, via Facebook, that 2857 derailed at Kidderminster this afternoon. A set of tender wheels seem to have derailed during a run round manouerve. The incident led to a 20 minute delay to trains with the 28xx's service departing diesel hauled. No further details that I can find yet, but the railway are investigating. Hmm, I've been away from my beloved railway for a while but I hope nothing too serious has happened. The tender has only just returned from a wheel-turning session and a few years ago I drove it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hmm, I've been away from my beloved railway for a while but I hope nothing too serious has happened. The tender has only just returned from a wheel-turning session and a few years ago I drove it! It did sound like a minor incident. I believe the loco was travelling at slow speed and only one set of wheels left the track. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted May 16, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 16, 2017 Hmm, I've been away from my beloved railway for a while but I hope nothing too serious has happened. The tender has only just returned from a wheel-turning session and a few years ago I drove it! Wow! Is it a motor driven tender then Liam? Hee hee Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Wow! Is it a motor driven tender then Liam? Hee hee Phil No, a few years ago a small group of us were allowed to take her up and down the track between about 150 yards on each side of Bewdley. After all the service trains had gone to bed of course. Phil, I'll tell you more later. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garethp8873 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Popped out to get some fresh air at Kidderminster Station today during the Spring Diesel Gala today. Managed to get a few shots today... Will pop down again tomorrow after work and I aim to do the Sunday for Mixed Traction day. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Gareth, in what departments do you work? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted May 19, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 19, 2017 45060 .... now that's a proper Peak! Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garethp8873 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 45060 .... now that's a proper Peak! Phil First time seeing a Class 45 for me... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 45060 .... now that's a proper Peak! Phil Agreed. If it has to be a diesel, make mine a Peak! I traveled behind one of these fine looking machines via the Peak District to St. Pancras in 1960. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearwater Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 45060 .... now that's a proper Peak! Phil 45060 was the first loco I saw the first time my dad took me trainspotting in summer 1982. Was at the stabling point in Stourbridge Junction alongside a couple of Class 25s...from that perspective, glad it's survived! David 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D9016 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Attended the diesel gala today - very nostalgic. Plenty of photo opportunities in between the haulage. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I wonder where the Virgin-liveried Mk 3 came from in the 3rd picture? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted May 19, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 19, 2017 (edited) Some smashing photos there D9016..... Looks like you had some good weather! And D1062 looking great in blue.... Phil Edited May 19, 2017 by Phil Bullock Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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