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Photos and Video, 37254 & 37025, Cradley Heath 23/12/20

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It was dark, but 37s on a test train, not to be missed. 1Q16 Swansea – Derby. It was following close behind a stopping train, probably previous signals on amber so it was approaching slowly in case the Cradley signal was red. Once the driver got a clear view of the amber signal the 37s made a great noise as they accelerated through the station, only to shut off soon after passing through the station. Sounded great on the video!!

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Photos and Video, 43106, 75069, D9551, Kidderminster 24/12/20

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A trip to Kidderminster on Christmas Eve to film a couple of the Santa trains. As 43106 departed, I noticed D9551 at the other platform, would I see that in action as well???

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Photos, 68015, 68014, 66532 & 66516, Tyseley 01/10/20

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Here are the photos that go with the video uploaded a couple of days ago, can’t keep up with it all at the moment. Also seen are RHTT DR98970, DR98920 & a Voyager

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An update on my YouTube ad revenue donations to Severn Valley Railway

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It was back in March that I set the option for adverts on my videos. At first the revenue was minimal as with lockdown there was no way to film anything. As the months passed and with more opportunities to film a few trains the revenue increased. At that time, when the revenue increased by a tenner I would send it to the Appeal Fund, but now it saves time to send it on a monthly basis.

At the beginning of September when I donated just over £30 it brought the total to over £120. Now we’re into October and another £30 has been donated bringing the total to over £150. Here’s hoping there will be plenty to film in October???? I reckon I can continue this for a few more months – so enjoy the videos, knowing it’s helping  the Severn Valley Railway!!!

A busy summer – too busy for blog

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I’m going to try and get the blog going again. Now that less time is spent in the garden there is more time for other things. How strange, the last post had been about 196101 and I saw that unit again at Tyseley today.

Will make a separate post for that along with a link to the video.

Nothing added to photo galleries for months either, better try and find my log in details!!