We knew there would be no trains passing by as we walked down by the river, so made sure we were at the station to see the trains booked to cross at lunchtime. 5164 arrived first on the s/b train, then 7812 on the n/b train. The diner was due n/b 30 minutes or so later & was hauled by 4936.

At least the first 2 trains were chimney-first.

Limited service due to the loop at Hampton Loade being out of action, so we timed our visit to Arley to see the trains cross at 12.40.

7812 was working the train for Bridgnorth, 5164 on the one for Kidderminster. Thinking it would be a long wait for the next train, we headed back across the river, but then heard the whistle of an approaching train – it was a charter, headed by 4566, at least we saw it in the distance as it passed through Arley non stop.

KC’s walk today was along the river to Bewdley station. We timed it to arrive just before the train from Highley, hauled by 4566, facing the “right way”.

Had lunch, but didn’t wait for the train to return – as it would’ve been bunker first.

This weekend it will just be 2 trains operating, due to the loop at Hampton Loade being unusable. Better make sure we are at Arley for our sandwiches at the right time, otherwise it will be a long wait for the next trains.