The Severn Valley Railway

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Running from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth, this 16 mile route was once part of the Great Western Railway branch from Hartlebury to Shrewsbury, closed to passengers by B.R. in 1963.

A group of enthusiasts purchased the line and obtained a light railway order in 1970; beginning services initially, from Bridgnorth to Hampton Loade. Subsequent development extended operations to Bewdley and then, to Kidderminster.

In June 2007, the railway had to overcome severe infrastructure damage, caused during thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Several significant landslides occured. The final bill came to £3.7 Million. Full operation was not possible again until March 2008.

Bridgnorth to Hampton Loade Halt

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Bridgnorth railway station

The operational headquarters of the railway, separated from the town centre by a deep gorge, but connected to it by a pedestrian suspension bridge:





Also the location of the main locomotive running shed and works:



A new standard class 3 locomotive is under construction here:



Heading south, the line crosses two roads, by bridge:



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The line now crosses Oldbury Viaduct:





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The railway now enters a long low cutting:



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Trains now cross Eardington Bank:

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Continuing south, trains no longer call at Eardington Halt:



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The line now crosses the B3555 before closely following the curving River Severn:



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The first timetabled stop on the railway is the small country station at Hampton Loade:

Hampton Load Railway Station:

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