After photographing the train arriving at Kidderminster, I didn’t wait to see it cross onto the Severn Valley Railway (“we” were fed up with standing around on the bridge – those with short legs can’t see over the top!) and so we headed to Arley for our lunchtime snack. Surprisingly we reached Arley before the departure of 2857, so I did manage to photograph both steam locos running, 42968 being the other and seen arriving at Kidderminster whilst waiting for the tour. 150001 was leading as it arrived at Arley and there was just enough time for a few of the passengers to take some photos before it departed with 150106 being the rear unit.

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Approaching Arley, KC just managing to get in the shot

Earlier in the day I photographed the train at Cradley Heath, but now it is seen passing through Stourbridge Junction after running to Bridgnorth & back along the Severn Valley Railway. I was concerned the light would not last, but at iso1600 the photos are acceptable. It is worth noting the tour used the goods loop, no doubt “new track” for many of the passengers

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Entering Stourbridge goods loop