June 11
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On June 11 in SVRSevern Valley Railway history.
- 1983 The NRM's 'Black 5' 45000, then an SVRSevern Valley Railway resident, hauled a main line ten coach train of Brunel Society passengers. The route included the goods-only branch from Wapping Dock to Ashton Junction.[1]
- 1983 686 The Lady Armaghdale hauled passenger services at the Birmingham Railway Museum, Tyseley, as part of the 75th Anniversary celebrations for Tyseley depot.[2]
- 2007 Hay Bridge was closed for a day and a half following a bridge strike. A crane was required to lift the bridge back onto its bearings[3].
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On this day in SVRSevern Valley Railway history