Unexpected Class 14 D9551 in Action! | Bridgnorth to Kidderminster | Severn Valley Railway
Join me for an unexpected journey behind BR Class 14 âTeddy Bearâ D9551 as we travel from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster on the Severn Valley Railway (SVR).
This working wasnât originally planned. Following disruption caused by an earlier train failure, D9551 was called into action at short notice to help keep the timetable running, making this journey an unexpected bonus for passengers and enthusiasts alike. Itâs always a treat to see one of these distinctive locomotives in front-line service, especially when stepping in to save the day.
Built at Swindon Works in 1965, D9551 is one of British Railâs Class 14 diesel-hydraulic locomotives. Nicknamed âTeddy Bearsâ by enthusiasts, the name originated from a remark by Swindon Works foreman George Cole: âWeâve built The Great Bear, now weâre going to build a Teddy Bear.â
D9551 entered British Rail service at Cardiff Canton in September 1965 but had a surprisingly short BR career, being withdrawn in April 1968 after less than three years in service. It then enjoyed a long industrial career with the British Steel Corporation before entering preservation. The locomotive arrived at the Severn Valley Railway in 2013, was overhauled at Bridgnorth, and returned to traffic in 2017. In 2023, it was repainted into its original BR Green livery.
Maintained by a dedicated team of volunteers, D9551 has become a reliable and popular member of the SVR fleet, regularly performing rescue duties, engineering work and passenger services when required.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride behind this distinctive little diesel as it works its way through the beautiful Severn Valley from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster.
Route: Bridgnorth â Kidderminster
Locomotive: BR Class 14 âTeddy Bearâ D9551
Railway: Severn Valley Railway (SVR)
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A BR Class 14 diesel-hydraulic locomotive, D9551, was unexpectedly called into service on the Severn Valley Railway to replace a failed train, operating between Bridgnorth and Kidderminster. The journey provided passengers with an unusual opportunity to experience this distinctive locomotive in action. D9551, nicknamed "Teddy Bear" by enthusiasts, was built in 1965 at Swindon Works and is one of the few remaining examples of its class still in service.
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