August 1
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On August 1 in SVRSevern Valley Railway history.
- 1863 The West Midland Railway was absorbed by the GWRGreat Western Railway, who took over operations on the Severn Valley Branch.
- 1962 Passenger services were withdrawn on the Wyre Forest Line between Tenbury Wells and Bewdley.
- 1989 The Earl of Lindsay, SVRSevern Valley Railway chairman and owner of LNER 3442 The Great Marquess, died.
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On this day in SVRSevern Valley Railway history
