Severn Valley Railway,March 6, 7, 8, 2009 Festival of Steam

6233 is not coming, another visitor is confirmed, will be revealed shortly I imagine. Isnt the two BR Standards an A4 and anything from the resident fleet enough to wet the appetite??

 

Which timetable doesnt run to time???

 

why is duchess of sutherland not coming when it is confirmed on the svr website.

 

Maybe because the website is wrong/out of date...

 

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Praying that it might be green with the odd bit of brass & copper!!

 

Tornado would be nice :-k

 

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Now that would be telling........... [-o<

 

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Now that would be telling........... [-o<[/quote:2r8g5t6v]

It would have to be a Castle or a King then, to fit in with the big engine theme......

 

Now what about a Bulleid? Thats big enough??

 

mmm now how about a Royal Scot too!

That'd be nice!

 

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The SVR website now shows 5029 Nunney Castle as attending and confirms that 6233 will no longer be present.

 

I'm buying a three day ticket to ride. Are there any decent non trespassing lineside shots to be had within easy walking distance of any stations along the route ? All decent suggestions gratefully received

 

Arley is always a good place if you fancy a walk by the river. You can get shots of the train crossing Victoria Bridge. Assuming there will be sun you can cross under the bridge and get photos from both sides according to the sun's position. The road bridge by the station is good as well. Plenty of places around Highley station including the balcony of the Engine House. At Hampton Loade there is a path from beside the station that leads back towards Highley, this can be good if the sun is out in the morning.
Just a few for you and I hope you have a good time.

Best wishes,

Paul

 

You could also have a decent pint in the Harbour Inn at Arley when waiting between trains...

 

Thanks Paul and Bullied - duly noted and grateful

 

Take the cycle track south from Hampton Loade and you can get to a couple of good spots just outside the station where the pathway rises level with the running line. Walking north from Bewdley (around 1/2 mile or so) along northwood lane will get you to a couple of places too. A fair bit further distance wise, but walkable from the station, is south from Bewdley on Safari Curve. Depends what you mean with 'easy' walking distance!

 

Thanks Craig. 'Easy walking distance' to me is not 3 or 4 miles over fields/rivers/caravan sites or anywhere else that gives people the excuse to point a finger and moan ! Thanks again

 

6233 is now not attending, Nunney Castle is taking its place!