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Severn Valley - Peep Behind The Scenes 7/8 August

Discussion in 'Galas and Events' started by D1039, Aug 1, 2010.

  1. D1039

    D1039 Guest

    Organised by 4150 Locomotive Group. Information at http://www.svr.co.uk/pdf/specialevents/Behind the Scenes Final.pdf

    For a small additional charge this weekend (£5 Adults £3 Concessions) you can access locations from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth and other attractions not normally open to the public, 11.00am to 4.00pm. Wristband required - these can be purchased on the day from most Ticket Offices and the 4150 Stand at Bewdley Station or in advance via the SVRWebsite www.svr.co.uk.

    Normal train fares will apply

    All additional charges this weekend will go towards the £100,000 required to complete the 4150 restoration.

    KIDDERMINSTER
    THE CARRIAGE SHED and TURNTABLE – the carriage storage and cleaning facility.
    CARRIAGE WORKS – where the routine servicing and maintenance is carried out.
    THE SIGNAL BOX – will be open.

    BEWDLEY
    In the station on Platform 3 you will find a locomotive in steam with a crew to provide an excellent footplate photo opportunity as well as the chance to walk through a diesel locomotive engine room. A brake van will also be in attendance where you can learn about the important duties carried out by the Guard.
    GWR & LNER COACH GROUPS – Ongoing work by dedicated teams of volunteers restoring a coach.
    4150 GROUP – See firsthand the restoration of this large prairie tank locomotive.
    PAINT SHOP – Long term, in depth coach restorations take place.
    WAGONWORKS – Run by a group of volunteers dedicated to restoring goods wagons.
    THE SIGNAL BOX – At the north end of the platform will be open.

    BRIDGNORTH
    THE ENGINE SHED & WHEELDROP – Where the steam locos are serviced, restored and repaired. The new wheel drop entered service on 29 July with one wheelset from 42968 dropped.
    82045 – The building of a brand new steam locomotive.
    ’CATCH ME WHO CAN’ – in steam
    THE SIGNAL BOX – will be open.

    Not sure yet what is running, but locos being used this week are 7802, 5764, 7812, 46443, 5164, 4566 and visitor 3802.

    Patrick
     
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