The train arrived at Kidderminster during the afternoon and was due to run to Bridgnorth & back before returning to Network Rail tracks during the evening. My compact flash card displayed “corrupt data” so I reformatted the card and lost the first few photos as the train arrived, but don’t panic – I still managed plenty of shots. Photos of stock & DBSO also included.
Still on Network Rail tracks, about to cross over to the up line before reversing onto the SVR.
The cloud hid the sun as 43106 rolled down from Arley station, so I put the camera away. Up at the station I was waiting for the next train through, but was surprised to find D1062 was hauling it. Apparently one of the steam locos was unavailable & the Western was used. It made a pleasant change from the usual steam locos! The next two steamers were “backwards”, but we waited for the return of 43106 from Kidderminster, knowing it would be facing the right way.
D1062 is seen waiting to depart from Arley
These photos were taken earlier in the day, before the arrival of the Hastings DEMU. As you will see, we now walk down towards Victoria Bridge, which gives the chance for some different photos. Makes a change from the usual photos across the river north of Arley.
One of the new views
