Jon Potter Photographs
Severn Valley Railway, September 2005 gala
24th September 2005
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What a gala! 6 visiting engines, namely new mogul 9351, Modified Hall No. 7903 'Foremarke Hall', 94xx No.9466, 14xx No. 1450, 66xx No. 6619 and 1366 No. 1369, joined the home based fleet of 57xx's 5764 & 7714, 51xx No. 5164, West Country No. 34027 'Taw Valley', Stanier Crab No. 42968, Manor No. 7802 'Bradley Manor' and 15xx No. 1501 to produce what is arguable the best steam gala of all time. The event featured ash, goods, local and full line trains, turning on the turntable, loco shed visitis, book signings (including by Railway Children star Jenny Auggetter) and much more to produce a great gala. Nght time running also featured, and these trains were well loaded!
New mogul No. 9351, from the West Somerset Raiwlay, makes a spirited departure from Bewdely, on the way to Kidderminster
New mogul No. 9351, from the West Somerset Raiwlay, makes a spirited departure from Bewdely, on the way to Kidderminster
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2005-09-24 01:55:57
Stanier Mogul arrives at Hampton Loade from Bridgnorth
Stanier Mogul arrives at Hampton Loade from Bridgnorth
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2005-09-23 21:04:58
Manor No. 7802 'Bradley Manor' awaits departure just after 9am at Kidderminster
Manor No. 7802 'Bradley Manor' awaits departure just after 9am at Kidderminster
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2005-09-23 19:55:15
Manor No. 7802 'Bradley Manor' waits departure at Hampton Loade
Manor No. 7802 'Bradley Manor' waits departure at Hampton Loade
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2005-09-23 21:09:11
Manor No. 7802 'Bradley Manor' departs Hampton Loade for Bridgnorth
Manor No. 7802 'Bradley Manor' departs Hampton Loade for Bridgnorth
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2005-09-23 21:09:34
Manor No. 7802 'Bradley Manor' departs Hampton Loade for Bridgnorth
Manor No. 7802 'Bradley Manor' departs Hampton Loade for Bridgnorth
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2005-09-23 21:09:39
Manor No. 7802 'Bradley Manor' departs Hampton Loade for Bridgnorth
Manor No. 7802 'Bradley Manor' departs Hampton Loade for Bridgnorth
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2005-09-23 21:09:49
57xx No. 5764 awaits departure at Hampton Loade
57xx No. 5764 awaits departure at Hampton Loade
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2005-09-23 21:50:37
57xx No. 5764 departs Hampton Loade for Bridgnorth
57xx No. 5764 departs Hampton Loade for Bridgnorth
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2005-09-23 22:04:25
1450 from the Dean Forest Railway at Hampton Loade
1450 from the Dean Forest Railway at Hampton Loade
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2005-09-23 22:10:39
15xx No. 1501 just before 9am at Kidderminster.
15xx No. 1501 just before 9am at Kidderminster.
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2005-09-23 19:47:56
New mogul No. 9351 at Hampton Loade. I rode on this train - there were 7 of us between the two doors at the end of a coach! It was a tad full!
New mogul No. 9351 at Hampton Loade. I rode on this train - there were 7 of us between the two doors at the end of a coach! It was a tad full!
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2005-09-23 22:47:52
In a pleasant Great Western scene No. 5764 and 5164 sit under the water columns at Bewdely
In a pleasant Great Western scene No. 5764 and 5164 sit under the water columns at Bewdely
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2005-09-24 00:50:42
With the 4000 gallon Hawksworth tender prominent, No. 7903 'Foremarke Hall' arrives at Bewdely from Kidderminster
With the 4000 gallon Hawksworth tender prominent, No. 7903 'Foremarke Hall' arrives at Bewdely from Kidderminster
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2005-09-24 00:57:50
57xx No. 5764 makes a spirited departure from Bewdely towards Kidderminster with a 7-coach train
57xx No. 5764 makes a spirited departure from Bewdely towards Kidderminster with a 7-coach train
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2005-09-24 00:59:17
57xx No. 5764 makes a spirited departure from Bewdely towards Kidderminster with a 7-coach train
57xx No. 5764 makes a spirited departure from Bewdely towards Kidderminster with a 7-coach train
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2005-09-24 00:59:30
57xx No. 5764 makes a spirited departure from Bewdely towards Kidderminster with a 7-coach train
57xx No. 5764 makes a spirited departure from Bewdely towards Kidderminster with a 7-coach train
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2005-09-24 00:59:34
51xx No. 5164 at Bewdely - it was the spare loco on the Saturday
51xx No. 5164 at Bewdely - it was the spare loco on the Saturday
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2005-09-24 01:05:28
51xx No. 5164 at Bewdely - it was the spare loco on the Saturday
51xx No. 5164 at Bewdely - it was the spare loco on the Saturday
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2005-09-24 01:05:46
57xx No. 7714 awaits departures with a local train for Kidderminster. 5164 is just visible in the background.
57xx No. 7714 awaits departures with a local train for Kidderminster. 5164 is just visible in the background.
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2005-09-24 01:14:45
57xx No. 7714 leaves Bewdely for Kidderminster in the early afternoon
57xx No. 7714 leaves Bewdely for Kidderminster in the early afternoon
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2005-09-24 01:18:30
15xx No. 1501 running round
15xx No. 1501 running round
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2005-09-24 01:22:46
Just like the old times... 1501 trundles back to its train in Bewdely station.
Just like the old times... 1501 trundles back to its train in Bewdely station.
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2005-09-24 01:24:20
No - you're not seeing things! It's emant to be Black & White! 1501 coasts back into Bewdely station
No - you're not seeing things! It's emant to be Black & White! 1501 coasts back into Bewdely station
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2005-09-24 01:24:30
5164 awaiting a call to action - which never came - at Bewdely.
5164 awaiting a call to action - which never came - at Bewdely.
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2005-09-24 01:24:50
6619 disturbs the peace as it 'pounds' into Bewdely.
6619 disturbs the peace as it 'pounds' into Bewdely.
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2005-09-24 01:36:14
6619 approaches the platform at Bewdley with a train bound for Arley
6619 approaches the platform at Bewdley with a train bound for Arley
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2005-09-24 01:36:21
1501 battles with its train to pick up the 2 minutes it had lost. 5164 'waits in the wings'
1501 battles with its train to pick up the 2 minutes it had lost. 5164 'waits in the wings'
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2005-09-24 01:37:41
1501 attacks the run to Bewdely
1501 attacks the run to Bewdely
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2005-09-24 01:37:48
1501 accelerates furiously to Kidderminster
1501 accelerates furiously to Kidderminster
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2005-09-24 01:37:52
Manor No. 7802 'Bradley Manor' rolls in to Bewdley with a train for Bridgnorth.
Manor No. 7802 'Bradley Manor' rolls in to Bewdley with a train for Bridgnorth.
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2005-09-24 01:54:34
Following arrival at Kidderminster, the crowds flock to take a good look at the new build (2004) (or should I say rebuild) mogul No. 9351.
Following arrival at Kidderminster, the crowds flock to take a good look at the new build (2004) (or should I say rebuild) mogul No. 9351.
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2005-09-24 02:33:28
7714 arrives at Kiddrminster with the beautiful 'toplight' coaches
7714 arrives at Kiddrminster with the beautiful 'toplight' coaches
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2005-09-24 02:45:41
5764 gets to grips with its 8-coach load as it leaves Kidderminster
5764 gets to grips with its 8-coach load as it leaves Kidderminster
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2005-09-24 02:46:56
5764 gets to grips with its 8-coach load as it leaves Kidderminster
5764 gets to grips with its 8-coach load as it leaves Kidderminster
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2005-09-24 02:46:57
9351 on the turntable at Kidderminster, before turning
9351 on the turntable at Kidderminster, before turning
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2005-09-24 02:54:23
9351 on the turntable at Kidderminster
9351 on the turntable at Kidderminster
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2005-09-24 02:57:35
9351 on the turntable at Kidderminster
9351 on the turntable at Kidderminster
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2005-09-24 02:58:10
9351 on the turntable at Kidderminster
9351 on the turntable at Kidderminster
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2005-09-24 02:58:25
9351 on the turntable at Kidderminster after turning.
9351 on the turntable at Kidderminster after turning.
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2005-09-24 02:59:11