May 9
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On May 9 in SVRSevern Valley Railway history.
- 1855 Robert Nicholson, the Engineer responsible for the first plans for the Severn Valley Railway, died. He was succeeded by John Fowler.
- 1903 GWR 3717 City of Truro was timed at a speed in excess of 100 miles per hour.
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On this day in SVRSevern Valley Railway history
