Its been 40 years since BR withdrew Class 46, The PLC had a 46045 day on The SVR 02/11/24
The loco did three round trips to Bridgnorth.
Update. On its last run back to Kidderminster the class 46 failed around Eardington Bank, rescued by a steamer I believe then the class 33 from Highley.
A video commemorates the 40th anniversary of British Rail's withdrawal of Class 46 locomotives in November 1984. It features Class 46045 operating on the Severn Valley Railway, completing three round trips to Bridgnorth. The locomotive encountered a breakdown near Eardington Bank during its final journey back to Kidderminster and was assisted by a steamer and a Class 33 from Highley. The event highlights the historical significance of Class 46 locomotives and their service on heritage railways.
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