Mrs. S. wanted to give the DMU a miss today (she prefers “real” trains) so we travelled behind 7812 on the diner to Arley to get our sandwiches & drinks. We were glad when the diner returned, as it was a chilly day – even though the sun was shining. 46443 was the other loco in service.

After watching the double-header from Tyseley on the main line, off to Kidderminster to see some of the classic cars on show. Then catching the first train behind 4566 to Arley, then DMU to Highley, 7812 back to Bewdley & finally 4566 back to Kidderminster. Plenty of cars to see, but I think the frosty weather did reduce the numbers.