2020

SO8074 : Severn Valley Railway near Bewdley in Worcestershire

taken 3 years ago, near to Ribbesford, Worcestershire, England

Severn Valley Railway near Bewdley in Worcestershire
Severn Valley Railway near Bewdley in Worcestershire
I wasn't expecting to see any traffic on this Covid-19 pandemic influenced weekday at 13:45 GMT. This train came very slowly, heading for Bewdley and Bridgnorth, and waited for about five minutes for no apparent reason. I wonder why such a short train (four carriages) needs a diesel at the other end.

Currently, during the pandemic, users have to buy a ticket for a whole compartment (up to six people) or sometimes a table for one or two (face covering compulsory) in an open carriage. The Kidderminster (or Bewdley) to Bridgnorth day return trips last around four hours and there is no getting on or off at intermediate stations. LinkExternal link

Hauling the train was 4-6-0 Royal Scot Class locomotive 46100 (formerly 6152) which was built at Derby in 1930. At the tail was 33108 (originally D6521), a British Rail DMU Class 33, built in 1960, and withdrawn from service in 1993.

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Roger D Kidd   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 15 October, 2020   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 20 October, 2020
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OSGB36: geotagged! SO 8013 7469 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:22.1935N 2:17.5959W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SO 8022 7468
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