September 16
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On September 16 in SVR history.
- 1899 A short-lived siding was opened at Folly Point to serve the construction of the Elan Valley Aqueduct.[1]
- 1967 BR gave permission for 3205 to travel in steam to Taplow Station goods yard for a GWS open day.
- 1973 43106 was test steamed after nearly two years of restoration[2].
- 2000 50049 Defiance and 50031 Hood (as D431) hauled the 'Celtic Hoover' railtour
- 2006 813 was exhibited at STEAM GWR Museum, Swindon.[3]
- 2012 Michael Portillo visited the SVR, filming part of the 'Great British Railway Journeys' series
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Photos taken on 16 September:
1962: Eardington, southbound ex-GWR Pannier 3788 with a passenger service
1962: Eardington, a BR DMU at the platform
1962: Oldbury Viaduct, View of a DMU on the viaduct
All pictures from the (Sellick Collection)
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On this day in SVR history
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