Wet this morning, so no walk along the river but straight to Arley station. The camera stayed in the bag as 42968 arrived, sounding very off-beat, with the first train from Kidderminster. After sandwiches, my plan was to head for Kidderminster to see the Panniers arrive later in the day. Margaret & KC headed back to the car & I caught the train to Bewdley behind 5164.

At Bewdley, 6024 was being prepared to work on Sunday & 6695 could be seen in the distance on the Stourport siding. After a cuppa & warming myself in front of the open fire in the waiting room, I waited for the SVR double-header – 5764 & 4566, which would work the 10 coach train arriving off the main line.

At Kidderminster I heard the special was running late, but took my place on the footbridge. Eventually 9600 & 9466 arrived in the main line station. Minutes later they were away & beyond the footbridge before reversing, then crossing onto the SVR, finally reversing the stock into the SVR station. After uncoupling, 5764 & 4566 were coupled to the train, finally heading for Bridgnorth.

A 60 & a 66 were also seen on engineers trains heading south through Kidderminster.

I’m sure there will be some photos soon!!