Another of my forgotten updates. We caught the train from Arley to Highley to see 4930 Hagley Hall come out of The Engine House, to be replaced by 45110. The shunter was 12099, which we saw pass through Arley as we had lunch, and 50031 was used to bring 45110 to Highley from Bridgnorth, taking 4930 back later in the day. The bonus was seeing 47383 outside as well, it had to be moved as it was blocking access to 4930. 4566, 5643, 34053 & 43106 were working service trains.

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4930 is carefully shunted out of The Engine House, seen through the trees

Yet another set of photos not mentioned here. The day was mostly at Bewdley with a brief visit to Arley for my sandwiches. Locos seen the same as the previous day – 5081, 12099, 37109, 50031, 55002, D1062, D3201, D6700, D8059, D9009, D821, DMU. I did film some video during the gala, some of which has already been uploaded but probably not listed in the blog, so still some catching up to do.

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Plenty of passengers travelled behind the shunters!

I uploaded the photos days ago but forgot to add a post in the blog. Starting with a couple of hours at Kidderminster, then calling at Bewdley & Arley before a few hours at Highley. D9009 was running today & 60007 & 66027 were also seen on main line freight at Kidderminster. Other locos were 5081, 12099, 37109, 50031, 55002, D1062, D3201, D6700, D8059, D821 & the DMU.

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D9009 approaching Highley

On the first day of the Diesel Gala I had a look in The Engine House to pass some time. Also an opportunity for a few photos of 4930 before it was moved to Bridgnorth for overhaul. Also seen were The Lady Armaghdale, 600, 46443, 47383 & 48773.

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