A very wet day at Arley, 3650, 4566, 7812 & 43106 seen in action. On the way home we stopped off at Kidderminster for a look at the new point being installed. This is for the upgraded connection to Network Rail. As I had the camera with the long lens, I was unable to include the crane in the shot, but it is interesting to see how the pointwork comes together.

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Makes a change not to show a loco!

Of note here is the wreath carried by 43106, in memory of Jim Bodfish, who had recently passed away. I see KC crops up again, and Robbie is also in one of the shots (another dog!)

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43106 with wreath on the smokebox

These photos were taken before 34053 had entered traffic. We had a quick visit to Bridgnorth just to see what was happening and fortunately the loco could easily be seen from the footbridge.

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The two locos are seen in the yard

Only had a few hours spare, so just time to get to Kidderminster for a ride behind 3650 to Bewdley. Had intended to travel back to Kidder by train, but the other one had set off before mine had stopped – great! Good job I have a bus pass.

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Only took the one photo