Severn Valley Autumn Steam Gala
23rd September 2008

21-09
Had 43187 / 43035 for a 0713 BPW - NWP bash, Ta to Russ for the lift to Kidderminster. Spent a great day with the lads (and lass), lots of enjoyable smells away from the "Tin Boxes". Lots of GWR stuff, 3440 City Of Truro 9017 Earl Of Berkeley 813 5764 7802 Bradley Manor 7812 Erlstoke Manor 5526 5542 and 5164 with Ivatt 2MT 2-6-0 46446 and something else. Had some fun when the 4-4-0 Dukedog running in reverse stalled on Highley Bank throwing the timetable into dissaray, and a points failiure at Highley. Highlight had to be Erlstoke Manor at night, spectacular smoke effects in the dark!

Ta to Russ, Ryan, The Al Pals, Ange, Dave and Captain Cod

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GWR 45XX ( 4575 for RL ) 5542 stands at Bewdley
GWR 45XX ( 4575 for RL ) 5542 stands at Bewdley
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The heads out in force as GWR 4-4-0 Dukedog 9017 Earl Of Bekeley rests after wheelslipping and stalling shortly after leaving Highley on Highley Bank
The heads out in force as GWR 4-4-0 Dukedog 9017 Earl Of Bekeley rests after wheelslipping and stalling shortly after leaving Highley on Highley Bank
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The heads out in force as GWR 4-4-0 Dukedog 9017 Earl Of Bekeley thrashes over the top of Highley Bank after setting back to Highley station
The heads out in force as GWR 4-4-0 Dukedog 9017 Earl Of Bekeley thrashes over the top of Highley Bank after setting back to Highley station
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GWR 4-4-0 Dukedog 9017 Earl Of Bekeley taking water at Bridgnorth after a troubled run for Kidderminster
GWR 4-4-0 Dukedog 9017 Earl Of Bekeley taking water at Bridgnorth after a troubled run for Kidderminster
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GWR Pannier 7714 and 7812 Erlstoke Manor side by side at Bridgnorth Yard
GWR Pannier 7714 and 7812 Erlstoke Manor side by side at Bridgnorth Yard
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D3586 sits quietly in Bridgnorth Yard
D3586 sits quietly in Bridgnorth Yard
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7812 Erlstoke Manor stands proudly in Bridgnorth Yard displaying The Cambrian Coast Express headboard
7812 Erlstoke Manor stands proudly in Bridgnorth Yard displaying The Cambrian Coast Express headboard
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LMS 4-6-0 Black 5 45110 resting behind the fence at Bridgnorth Yard
LMS 4-6-0 Black 5 45110 resting behind the fence at Bridgnorth Yard
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7812 leaving Bridgnorth Yard passing hoards of happy fotters
7812 leaving Bridgnorth Yard passing hoards of happy fotters
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BR Class 73 73006 / E6006 at rest in the headshunt at Bridgnorth
BR Class 73 73006 / E6006 at rest in the headshunt at Bridgnorth
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A very foggy start to the day at Bristol Parkway showing 43187 on 0713 PAD - SWA
A very foggy start to the day at Bristol Parkway showing 43187 on 0713 PAD - SWA
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Sorry its a tree shot but just visible are 66598 and 66524 stabled in Parkway Yard for the weekend
Sorry its a tree shot but just visible are 66598 and 66524 stabled in Parkway Yard for the weekend
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GWR Dukedog 4-4-0 9017 Earl Of Berkeley arrives at Arley station
GWR Dukedog 4-4-0 9017 Earl Of Berkeley arrives at Arley station
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Not the worst aspect of preserved steam, i dont think the alcohol helped the AlPals either!
Not the worst aspect of preserved steam, i dont think the alcohol helped the AlPals either!
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Alex thought he'd have some Manor Thrash to London via Taunton because of my sign!
Alex thought he'd have some Manor Thrash to London via Taunton because of my sign!
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08769 Gladys stabled in the headshut at the Kidderminster end of Bewdley
08769 Gladys stabled in the headshut at the Kidderminster end of Bewdley
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English Electric Type 1 / Class 20 D8188 or 20188 in Waterman Railways black with British Rail / English Electric ED 73005 / E6005 and EE Type 4 / Class 50 50044 ( D444 ) Exeter in Kidderminster Yard
English Electric Type 1 / Class 20 D8188 or 20188 in Waterman Railways black with British Rail / English Electric ED 73005 / E6005 and EE Type 4 / Class 50 50044 ( D444 ) Exeter in Kidderminster Yard
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English Electric Type 4's / Class 50 railtour pairing ( hopefully anyway ) 50044 / D444 Exeter and 50049 Defiance in Kidderminster Yard with Warship D821 Greyhound lurking under the tarpauling
English Electric Type 4's / Class 50 railtour pairing ( hopefully anyway ) 50044 / D444 Exeter and 50049 Defiance in Kidderminster Yard with Warship D821 Greyhound lurking under the tarpauling
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50049 Defiance and D821 Greyhound in Kidderminster Yard, thanks to Tom Goodard about Warship info
50049 Defiance and D821 Greyhound in Kidderminster Yard, thanks to Tom Goodard about Warship info
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GWR 4-6-0 Manor 7812 Erlstoke Manor stands at Kidderminster
GWR 4-6-0 Manor 7812 Erlstoke Manor stands at Kidderminster
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