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'''September 1993''':
:On 4 September the SVR was visited by Prince and Princess Michael of Kent aboard a charter consisting of 10 coaches of the VSOE ‘Orient Express’. [[LMR 600 Gordon|600 Gordon]] provided the motive power for a [[Kidderminster]] – Bridgnorth return, being the only SVR locomotive equipped to work with air braked stock.
:A special train ran to mark the 30th anniversary of the last BR passenger service to leave Bridgnorth.
:Another ‘monster gala’ followed with 17 in steam, including guests 6024 King Edward I, 60103 Flying Scotsman (now in BR livery with German-style smoke deflectors) and 60009 Union of South Africa which had visited again for more repairs. Operations were hampered by the discovery of a broken rail at Alveley, causing a speed restriction right at the foot of the bank which affected the timetable.
'''Winter 1994''': The [[Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) PLC | SVR(H)]] Board announced the sale of 45690 Leander (and 45699 Galatea) to the family of Dr. Peter Beet. The justification given was that the offer was attractive, the locomotive had been stored out of use for 7 years, funds were not available for a General Repair, and once repaired the locomotive would see limited use on the SVR due to its size and axle loading. Predictably many members complained of the Railway ‘selling the family silver’.
