Severn Valley Railway Action: 57003 & D1015 Driver Training + 71000 ‘The Duke’ Light Engine Runs!
Timetable services were in the hands of Class 20 No. 20048 and Class 50 No. 50035 “Ark Royal”, with 50035 stepping in for 7802 “Bradley Manor”, which is currently out of action due to minor mechanical issues.
Class 57 No. 57003 is seen departing on a loaded driver training run, in preparation for its upcoming appearance at the RAIL 200 event in Derby.
Steam fans will enjoy the arrival of 71000 “Duke of Gloucester” running light engine from Bewdley. After taking on water at Kidderminster, “The Duke” heads off for its first full test run to Highley – marking a significant milestone in its return to steam.
Also making an appearance was D1015 “Western Champion”, seen operating driver training runs between Kidderminster and Bewdley.
GWR 2857 at Kidderminster | Unusual Shunting Move on the SVR
this scene shows GWR 2800 Class No. 2857 being shunted in an unexpected consist. Only half of the loco is visible, but it’s a striking moment — especially with two Class 20s in the mix, being prepared for a mainline run out of Tyseley.
The 2800 Class were rugged heavy-freight locomotives designed by George Churchward for the Great Western Railway. The first 84 were built between 1903 and 1919, with another 83 constructed between 1938 and 1942 — a remarkable production span for a design that saw few changes over nearly 40 years.
This brief glimpse showcases the fascinating variety of traction that makes the SVR such a unique and engaging heritage railway.
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It features multiple locomotives in operation, including Class 20 No. 20048 and Class 50 No. 50035 handling timetable services, with Class 57 No. 57003 conducting a driver training run ahead of its appearance at an event in Derby. Steam locomotive 71000 'The Duke' is seen arriving from Bewdley for a test run to Highley, marking progress in its return to service. D1015 'Western Champion' also participates in training runs between Kidderminster and Bewdley. Other stock includes GWR 2857 involved in an unusual shunting move.
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