Daily Archives: April 24, 2010

Update 329. Hastings Diesel Limited 1001 “Severn Explorer” at Old Hill, 24/04/10

The previous update showed the DEMU at Kidderminster, this one shows the unit later in the afternoon, having left the SVR and returning to Hastings via Birmingham Snow Hill. It certainly made a change from the Class 150 units which work the majority of services on this line.

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The light was better for a “going away” shot

Update 328. Hastings Diesel Limited 1001 “Severn Explorer” at Kidderminster, 24/04/10

This railtour started at Hastings and ran to Kidderminster via Swindon & Worcester. I saw it arrive at Kidderminster and cross onto the SVR. It then ran through to Bridgnorth before returning later in the afternoon.

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It is seen here approaching Kidderminster

I saw the unit again in the afternoon as it climbed through Old Hill on the return journey, running via Snow Hill. Those photos will be uploaded later.