Bit too muddy for a walk by the river, so straight up to Arley station, arriving just as 4566 was on the way back from Highley. Then time for a cuppa & sandwiches before the DMU would appear on the next train for Highley. Bitterly cold so a second round of hot drinks to await the diner, hauled by 7802.

Can’t say I wasn’t pleased to be heading home to a warm house after the departure of the diner & the DMU.

We knew in advance that refreshments would not be available at Arley, so headed to Bewdley for lunch. First train seen was D8188, with 2 Siphons & 2 tank wagons for Arley. This was held until the service trains had crossed, 4566 on one train and the other was the 3-car DMU.