March 17
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On March 17 in SVRSevern Valley Railway history.
- 1863 A wide-ranging agreement was reached between the LNWRLondon & North Western Railway and the GWRGreat Western Railway/West Midland Railway by which the LNWRLondon & North Western Railway would not oppose the forthcoming absorption of the WMR; the GWRGreat Western Railway/WMR would construct the Kidderminster Loop Line; and the LNWRLondon & North Western Railway obtained running powers over the Tenbury and Bewdley Railway and the line from Bewdley via Hartlebury to Smethwick.[1]
- 1869 The GWRGreat Western Railway Board authorised repairs to Crossing Cottage at Eardington.[2]
- 1911 The GWRGreat Western Railway Board approved the Engineering Committee's proposal to reline Bridgnorth Tunnel.[3]
- 1973 Sir Gerald Nabarro agreed to step down as Chairman of SVR(H), his place being taken by Viscount Garnock.[4]
- 1986 75069 underwent tyre turning at Tyseley.[5]
- 1987 HRH Prince Michael of Kent presented the SVRSevern Valley Railway with the 1986 Ian Allan Champions Award for Highley Station and a First Class Award for Arley Station.[6]
- 1990 Viscountess Cobham visited the season opening day. 6960 Raveningham Hall carried 'Hagley Hall' plates in recognition of her home.[7]
- 1994 D821 Greyhound attended Old Oak Common Open Day as a static exhibit.
Gallery
Photos taken on 17 March:
2017: Recently arrived Seacow ballast hoppers at Eardington
See also
On this day in SVRSevern Valley Railway history
References
- ↑ Letter from J.E. Norris in SVRSevern Valley Railway News 71
- ↑ Marshall (1989) p. 104.
- ↑ Marshall (1989) p. 107.
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 27
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 80
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 83
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 96
