Severn Valley Railway Autumn Diesel Bash 28th September- 1st October 2023

I think a new version has been added.

Anyway, D1048 arrived this evening.

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I’m finding it rather interesting about 1o48’s involvement, I’m guessing there’s going to be some sort of announcement regarding its future shortly?
Possibly regarding either one of the Hydraulic groups based at the SVR
Maybe something similar to what happened with a certain Class 50? Nudge nudge wink wink…

Did always seem to be a little out of place at Swanick.

 

D832 and D7076 being unloaded this morning at Kidderminster.

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All I've seen semi-officially is that during Lady's stay a number of working members on the SVR will assist the owners with carrying out some checks and preventative maintenance to prevent deterioration of key parts whilst its restoration continues. I've seen chat too about a recent change of ownership and more. As the WLA and DTG are still working through D1013 and D7029 I'm not sure whether they could 'do a Glorious'?

 

We really do not need another diesel that doesnt work taking up yet more space that isnt there on the TMD.

 

That’s fair enough Patrick, it is just idle speculation on my part, but as I say I find it rather interesting that it’s being moved from its most recent home to somewhere with experience with Class 52’s… possibly I’m playing all the right notes, just not necessarily in the right order

 

Do I see an acting GM posing with a head code box in front of a certain ‘Thousand’?

 

I went down to the SVR today for the 1st day of the Autumn Diesel Bash, the theme today was all Rail Blue liveried locos
D1062 Western Courier, D1013 Western Ranger & D1048 Western Lady Kidderminster station
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Neil

 

"Unfortunately 37263 is a failure and will not be working at the Gala tomorrow [Friday]. 40106 will replace it for the whole diagram."

 

A quick spin out this evening with ‘the holy trinity’ for hydraulic fans, 1062, 7076 and 832 did the honours for us.
Really nice to be home.

 

The 37 has been fixed now.

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Interesting news about 1048 today.

 

Cryptic…

 

Low Loader was only booked one way…

 

yes I traveled behind it today on a round trip, I was in the front coach coming back and
as the driver approached the tunnel after leaving Bewdley station towards Kiddy he slowed right down to walking pace then just as we crawled into the tunnel he opened it up full belt, the hanging veg were having kittens!! At the windows

 

I went down to the SVR Diesel bash on Friday as due to rail strike today Saturday I cannot get, many thanks to SVR for changing my ticket
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Neil

 

Its a cracking gala even if you don’t particularly ‘do’ diesels. Loads of movements, some storming performances and if you avoid the obviously popular locos and times you can almost guarantee a seat especially towards the rear of a service. Recommended and still another day to go

 

Absolutely brilliant day at the Diesel Bash yesterday. Once again, the 'Valley put on a spectacular show highlighting historic diesel traction. Thank you so much for the time and effort everyone at the railway puts in to provide such an event. It really is appreciated. Spent most of the day at Bewdley as I just love the atmosphere there and just working through some of the photos I took.
Special mention and thanks for the excellent breakfast from Bewdley buffet; awesome!!