May 25
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On May 25 in SVRSevern Valley Railway history.
- 1898 The Kidderminster and Stourport Electric Tramway began a tram service between the two towns, providing competition for the GWRGreat Western Railway's rail services.[1]
- 1975 The Arley loop was opened.[2]
- 1980 The SVRSevern Valley Railway’s 3205, 43106, 45000, 600 Gordon, 80079, D1062 Western Courier and 3 coaches took part in the Rocket 150 celebrations at Rainhill.[3]
- 1991 SVRSevern Valley Railway-based D5410 and D1013 Western Ranger took part in the Coalville Open Day
- 1999 Cosmetically restored 4930 Hagley Hall was unloaded at the Designer Outlet Village at Swindon[4].
Gallery
Photos taken on 25 May:
2009: Hampton Loade ferry
See also
On this day in SVRSevern Valley Railway history
References
- ↑ Voice (2017) p.12. - Marshall (1989) p. 90. dates this two days earlier.
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 36
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 56
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 130
