Severn Valley Rly 2004 & 2005 Diesel Galas

 
 
  2004 Diesel Gala Friday 1st October 2004  

Below is a selection of photographs taken at Kidderminster, Bewdley, Arley, and Highley during the Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala, which took place from 1st to 3rd October 2004, when there was hazy sunshine in the morning, followed by overcast conditions in the afternoon. A pair of Electro Diesels "Topped and tailed" the local service which ran between Kidderminster and Highley. A DMU was also in operation between Highley and Bridgnorth. 

Motive Power comprised 3 Class 50 Hoovers, 2 Class 50 Westerns, English Electric type 4 no 40145, a Warship diesel hydraulic, 2 Class 37's, and the 2 Electro Diesels already mentioned. I was hauled by Class 50 no D444, and the Electro Diesels E6006 & E6005 in top and tail mode.

 
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  2005 Diesel Gala Saturday 15th October 2005    
 
The Severn Valley 2005 Diesel Gala took place over the 3 days 14th-16th October.  Skies were overcast all day, with some rain in the afternoon. The photos below were taken at Kidderminster and Bewdley. Locomotives in use were 50044, D1015 Western Champion, D1013 Western Ranger, 45112, 31452 Minotaur, 31602 Chimaera, 33103, E6005 & E6006, plus Steam locos 34027 (as 34045), 46443, and 1501.
 
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