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==Hampton Loade in preservation==

During the early years of SVR operation (1970 to 1974) Hampton Loade formed the southern terminus. Trains were initially operated as 'one engine in steam'; the signal box was commissioned and signalling brought into use after the last train on Saturday 19 May 1973.<ref>SVR News 28</ref> Evidence of the station's terminus function remains in the form of the presence of the down starting signal on platform 2, which is normally only used for up trains. Following the [[2007 Storm Damage]] the station again acted as the limit of trains from ~~Bridnorth~~ Bridgnorth for a short period in 2008. It was later the terminus of [[The Eardington Explorer]] trains, and is occasionally used as such during galas.

====Operations====

Hampton Loade station diesel gala poster September 2022.jpg | Station diesel gala poster from 2022, in 1962 style

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~~====Passenger Foot Ferry====~~

The station and the nearby Unicorn Inn are actually situated in the hamlet of Hampton. The village of Hampton Loade is on the other bank of the river (Loade comes from the Saxon word 'lode' meaning ford). A ferry service at the location is believed to date from the mid-1600s.<ref>SVR News 139, ''Hampton Loade Ferry''</ref>

There is now no ford or bridge, but in modern times a passenger foot ferry operated in summer months. This was a 'reaction ferry', tethered to a pulley block on an overhead cable suspended across the river and propelled by angling the ferry against the river current. The last ferry in use (pictured) was built in 2004, replacing the previous ferry which had been in use for 38 years. It closed after the [[2007 Floods]] and was put up for sale by the owner.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampton_Loade_Ferry Wikipedia]</ref>. The SVR turned down an offer to acquire the ferry as they did not feel the Railway was the right body to operate it.<ref>SVR News 166, Summer 2009</ref> It was eventually reopened in April 2009,<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/shropshire/8020060.stm BBC News]</ref> but has not operated since 2013. Subsequently, a tree brought down the cable during floods. It is not known if or when it will return to operation.

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~~Ferry_20090525.jpg | Hampton Loade ferry (May 2009)~~

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Garden_Railway_20090504.jpg | The Paddock Garden Railway

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~~====Former 15in gauge railway====~~

Plans were developed in 1986, led by John Tennent, for a short narrow gauge line at the station. Initially this was to have been a 2 ft gauge line with colliery tubs, as existed at the station before the First World War for the slag traffic from the old forge. However, following the acquisition of a 15in gauge petrol hydraulic 'Flying Scotsman', a 15in gauge track was laid and other rolling stock acquired including a complete train from the defunct Porthcawl Miniature Railway consisting of a 4-6-4T steam outline petrol electric locomotive 'Silver Jubilee'<ref name=PMR>[https://localgiving.org/appeal/Silver-Jubilee-Appeal/ Porthcawl Miniature Railway fundraising page] (retrieved 10 March 2023)</ref> and three coaches which were some of the original Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch four-wheelers. By winter 1989-90 a loco shed had been built, track and points laid and a workshop was almost complete.<ref>SVR News 81, 94</ref>

In 1991 it was decided that using it as a passenger-carrying miniature railway was becoming less likely to become a reality, so it was re-purposed as a demonstration industrial line using a Lister industrial locomotive, the other stock being sold, including 'Silver Jubilee' which initially moved to the Windmill Farm Railway.<ref name=PMR/> The stock sheds were then converted into a workshop for station restoration and maintenance, named 'The Forge Works', in memory of the old Hampton Loade forge. The line was used to carry items such as sand bags, lengths of rail, fence panels, sleepers, ash and ballast until 1995 when it transpired that its use was not covered by the SVR's insurance. It closed on 8 June 1995, and track lifting began shortly afterwards<ref>SVR News 118</ref>.

~~====Barry Railway Carriage 163 ====~~

Since 1992,<ref>SVR News 118</ref> Hampton Loade has been the base for [[Barry Railway Carriage Trust]] who are restoring [[Barry Railway Carriage 163]]. In 2022 the Trust and Railway agreed that 163 will leave the SVR.

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~~Barry_163_20180325.jpg| Barry Railway Carriage 163 (2018)~~

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Classic Motorcycle Meet poster 2021.png | Classic Motorcycle Meet poster 2021

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====Hampton Loade derailment====

On 28 September 2009, a [[Accidents|derailment]] occurred when the tender of [[LMS Ivatt Class 4 43106]] hauling a down passenger train became derailed as it approached Hampton Loade. There were no injuries. The immediate cause of the accident was the leading right-hand wheel of the tender flange climbing over the rail at the site of a track twist. An incorrect spring had been fitted to this axle of the tender.<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/raib-reports/derailment-on-severn-valley-railway Rail Accident Investigation Branch] (retrieved 6 January 2017)</ref>

==Former points of interest==

====Former 15in gauge railway====

Plans were developed in 1986, led by John Tennent, for a short narrow gauge line at the station. Initially this was to have been a 2 ft gauge line with colliery tubs, as existed at the station before the First World War for the slag traffic from the old forge. However, following the acquisition of a 15in gauge petrol hydraulic 'Flying Scotsman', a 15in gauge track was laid and other rolling stock acquired including a complete train from the defunct Porthcawl Miniature Railway consisting of a 4-6-4T steam outline petrol electric locomotive 'Silver Jubilee'<ref name=PMR>[https://localgiving.org/appeal/Silver-Jubilee-Appeal/ Porthcawl Miniature Railway fundraising page] (retrieved 10 March 2023)</ref> and three coaches which were some of the original Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch four-wheelers. By winter 1989-90 a loco shed had been built, track and points laid and a workshop was almost complete.<ref>SVR News 81, 94</ref>

In 1991 it was decided that using it as a passenger-carrying miniature railway was becoming less likely to become a reality, so it was re-purposed as a demonstration industrial line using a Lister industrial locomotive, the other stock being sold, including 'Silver Jubilee' which initially moved to the Windmill Farm Railway.<ref name=PMR/> The stock sheds were then converted into a workshop for station restoration and maintenance, named 'The Forge Works', in memory of the old Hampton Loade forge. The line was used to carry items such as sand bags, lengths of rail, fence panels, sleepers, ash and ballast until 1995 when it transpired that its use was not covered by the SVR's insurance. It closed on 8 June 1995, and track lifting began shortly afterwards<ref>SVR News 118</ref>.

====Former rolling stock under restoration ====

*[[Hampton Loade Locomotive Fund]] between 1973 and 1998 supported the acquisition and restoration of former resident [[GWR Large Prairie 4141]].

*From 1992<ref>SVR News 118</ref> to 2024 Hampton Loade was the base for [[Barry Railway Carriage Trust]] who are restoring [[Barry Railway Carriage 163]].

Barry_163_20180325.jpg| Barry Railway Carriage 163 (2018)

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====Passenger Foot Ferry====

The station and the nearby Unicorn Inn are actually situated in the hamlet of Hampton. The village of Hampton Loade is on the other bank of the river (Loade comes from the Saxon word 'lode' meaning ford). A ferry service at the location is believed to date from the mid-1600s.<ref>SVR News 139, ''Hampton Loade Ferry''</ref>

There is now no ford or bridge, but in modern times a passenger foot ferry operated in summer months. This was a 'reaction ferry', tethered to a pulley block on an overhead cable suspended across the river and propelled by angling the ferry against the river current. The last ferry in use (pictured) was built in 2004, replacing the previous ferry which had been in use for 38 years. It closed after the [[2007 Floods]] and was put up for sale by the owner.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampton_Loade_Ferry Wikipedia]</ref>. The SVR turned down an offer to acquire the ferry as they did not feel the Railway was the right body to operate it.<ref>SVR News 166, Summer 2009</ref> It was eventually reopened in April 2009,<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/shropshire/8020060.stm BBC News]</ref> but has not operated since 2013. Subsequently, a tree brought down the cable during floods. It is not known if or when it will return to operation.

Ferry_20090525.jpg | Hampton Loade ferry (May 2009)

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Velocipedes_Hampton_Loade_1975.jpg|Velocipedes in 2005 (SVR News)

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~~====Hampton Loade derailment====~~

On 28 September 2009, a [[Accidents|derailment]] occurred when the tender of [[LMS Ivatt Class 4 43106]] hauling a down passenger train became derailed as it approached [[Hampton Loade]]. There were no injuries. The immediate cause of the accident was the leading right-hand wheel of the tender flange climbing over the rail at the site of a track twist. An incorrect spring had been fitted to this axle of the tender.<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/raib-reports/derailment-on-severn-valley-railway Rail Accident Investigation Branch] (retrieved 6 January 2017)</ref>

==Hampton Loade history before preservation==