March 9
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On March 9 in SVRSevern Valley Railway history.
- 1956 GWRGreat Western Railway Diesel Railcar W10W was destroyed in a fire at Bridgnorth.[1] "Passengers alighted safely before the driver moved the railcar alongside a water column at the platform end in an effort to save it."[2]
- 1985 D3022 hauled a passenger service for the first time, replacing 4930 Hagley Hall which had failed on the day[3].
- 2018 The Northern Belle stock was rebased from the SVRSevern Valley Railway to Carnforth.[4]
Gallery
Photos taken on 9 March:
See also
On this day in SVRSevern Valley Railway history
References
- ↑ GreatWestern.org.uk
- ↑ Railway Magazine June 1956
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 76
- ↑ LNER Coach Fund Newsletter No. 68
