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LIVE CAM - Kidderminster Station Concourse Camera on the Severn Valley Railway
Watch LIVE from Kidderminster station on the Severn Valley Railway, looking from the concourse up the platform 24/7 and see arrivals, experience the sounds of steam engines, watch diesel engines at full power and much, much more!
Streams provided by our friends at @Railcam !
See what services are running today and view their timetables here: https://www.svr.co.uk/timetables
Want to visit Kidderminster station and travel on the Severn Valley Railway? Book your tickets for your next adventure now: https://www.svr.co.uk
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published: 01 Jul 2023
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LIVE CAM - Kidderminster Platform on the Severn Valley Railway
Watch LIVE departures from Kidderminster station on the Severn Valley Railway with our 24/7 stream!
From steam engines to diesel engines, shunts to carriage moves, you'll see everything from the comfort of your own home!
Streams supplied by our friends at @Railcam .
See what services are running today and view their timetables here: https://www.svr.co.uk/CalendarTimetable.aspx
Want to visit Kidderminster station and travel on the Severn Valley Railway? Book your tickets for your next adventure now: https://www.svr.co.uk
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial
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Donate to the SVR Charitable Trust: https://www.svrtrust....
published: 22 Jun 2023
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LIVE CAM Bridgnorth Station on the Severn Valley Railway
Join us LIVE 24/7 from Bridgnorth Station and see parts of the yard plus incoming and departures from the Severn Valley Railway's most northerly station!
Streams provided by our friends at @Railcam !
See what services are running today and view their timetables here: https://www.svr.co.uk/CalendarTimetable.aspx
Want to visit Bridgnorth station and travel on the Severn Valley Railway? Book your tickets for your next adventure now: https://www.svr.co.uk
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Donate to the SVR Charitable Trust: https://www.svrtrust.org.uk
published: 05 Jun 2023
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LIVE CAM Bewdley South on the Severn Valley Railway
Watch LIVE and get a view from the platform of Bewdley station, from our LIVE cams!
This camera points South towards Kidderminster and you'll see trains arrive into the Worcestershire station from Kidderminster - plus you'll see locos being prepared for that day!
Streams provided by our friends at @Railcam !
See what services are running today and view their timetables here: https://www.svr.co.uk/timetables
Want to visit Bewdley station and travel on the Severn Valley Railway? Book your tickets for your next adventure now: https://www.svr.co.uk
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial
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Donate to the SVR Charitable Tr...
published: 05 Jun 2023
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LIVE CAM - Highley Station on the Severn Valley Railway
Join us LIVE 24/7 from The Engine House and Highley and trains passing through the Shropshire village plus incoming and departures from the station!
Streams provided by our friends at @Railcam !
See what services are running today and view their timetables here: https://www.svr.co.uk/timetables
Want to visit Highley station and travel on the Severn Valley Railway? Book your tickets for your next adventure now: https://www.svr.co.uk
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial
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Donate to the SVR Charitable Trust: https://www.svrtrust.org.uk
published: 05 Jun 2023
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LIVE CAM Severn Valley Railway Bewdley North stations
Watch LIVE and get a view from the platform of Bewdley station, from our LIVE cams!
This camera points North towards Bridgnorth and you'll see trains arrive into the Worcestershire station from Arley!
Streams provided by our friends at @Railcam !
See what services are running today and view their timetables here: https://www.svr.co.uk/timetables
Want to visit Bewdley station and travel on the Severn Valley Railway? Book your tickets for your next adventure now: https://www.svr.co.uk
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial
Like us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/svrofficialsite
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Donate to the SVR Charitable Trust: https://www.svrtrust.org.uk
published: 05 Jun 2023
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No tracks, no train - help the Severn Valley Railway's Bridgnorth yard appeal
Please donate today at https://www.svrtrust.org.uk
Support has been pouring in for Bridgnorth Locomotive Yard which is in urgent need of restoration. The yard – used daily for steam locomotive servicing and maintenance – is deteriorating rapidly, especially as weather conditions turn. The track is heavily worn and, with drainage across the yard clogged, and every time it rains, more water pools around the tracks, rusting rails and rotting sleepers.
However, hope is on the horizon for the yard, which is vital to the Railway’s ability to operate. £180,000 has been raised for the restoration project so far, taking the appeal to almost a third of its total target of £500,000.
As a result, the project team – led by volunteer project manager Nick Yarwood, who oversaw the successful de...
published: 07 Nov 2022
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The Severn Valley railway and the town of Bridgnorth
In this video we go on a road trip to the Severn Valley Heritage Railway in Shropshire. We also visit the town of Bridgnorth and take a look at the history there. We look at Bridgnorth castle scene of a medieval seige in the English civil war between royalists and Oliver Cromwell. The castle leans to one side due damage in the Civil war. We take a look at the cliffside funicular railway. The steepest in England. We also look at the river Severn. This video also we see classic British Diesel heritage locomotives class 20, class 50, class 52 western and class 42 warship and class 47 locomotives. Some wonderful railway architecture and a classic railway signal box.
published: 23 May 2021
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Keeping on track - a Bridgnorth Yard update from the Severn Valley Railway
Following the completion of preparatory work in December, work on Phase 1 started on 4th January as the S&T team, led by Matt Morgan, dismantled parts of the first turnout leading to the yard and platform 2 at Bridgnorth, known as BH12. Work progressed well and, by the end of the day, all tie bars, linkages, point rodding and track circuits were removed. The following morning, with time in hand, they set about moving the compensators a short distance to their new location.
Meanwhile, the heavy dismantling commenced, led by permanent way manager Barry Light and his team, with help from volunteers. By the end of 6th January there was a large gap in the track where the points had been, and the way was clear for weekend volunteers to remove redundant chairs from the main beams of Cleobury Ro...
published: 12 Jan 2023
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Severn Valley Railway – fighting for survival?
Howard Smith speaks with Jonathan Dunster, Chairman of the Severn Valley Railway to discover more about its financial situation and how it is taking steps to secure its future through its Survival Fund.
To help keep the SVR operational, you can donate to its Survival Fund here: https://svr.co.uk/survival/
published: 09 Jun 2023
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LIVE CAM - Kidderminster Station Concourse Camera on the Severn Valley Railway
Watch LIVE from Kidderminster station on the Severn Valley Railway, looking from the concourse up the platform 24/7 and see arrivals, experience the sounds of s...
Watch LIVE from Kidderminster station on the Severn Valley Railway, looking from the concourse up the platform 24/7 and see arrivals, experience the sounds of steam engines, watch diesel engines at full power and much, much more!
Streams provided by our friends at @Railcam !
See what services are running today and view their timetables here: https://www.svr.co.uk/timetables
Want to visit Kidderminster station and travel on the Severn Valley Railway? Book your tickets for your next adventure now: https://www.svr.co.uk
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial
Like us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/svrofficialsite
Tag us in your photos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial
Donate to the SVR Charitable Trust: https://www.svrtrust.org.uk
https://wn.com/Live_Cam_Kidderminster_Station_Concourse_Camera_On_The_Severn_Valley_Railway
Watch LIVE from Kidderminster station on the Severn Valley Railway, looking from the concourse up the platform 24/7 and see arrivals, experience the sounds of steam engines, watch diesel engines at full power and much, much more!
Streams provided by our friends at @Railcam !
See what services are running today and view their timetables here: https://www.svr.co.uk/timetables
Want to visit Kidderminster station and travel on the Severn Valley Railway? Book your tickets for your next adventure now: https://www.svr.co.uk
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial
Like us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/svrofficialsite
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Donate to the SVR Charitable Trust: https://www.svrtrust.org.uk
- published: 01 Jul 2023
- views: 61155
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LIVE CAM - Kidderminster Platform on the Severn Valley Railway
Watch LIVE departures from Kidderminster station on the Severn Valley Railway with our 24/7 stream!
From steam engines to diesel engines, shunts to carriage mo...
Watch LIVE departures from Kidderminster station on the Severn Valley Railway with our 24/7 stream!
From steam engines to diesel engines, shunts to carriage moves, you'll see everything from the comfort of your own home!
Streams supplied by our friends at @Railcam .
See what services are running today and view their timetables here: https://www.svr.co.uk/CalendarTimetable.aspx
Want to visit Kidderminster station and travel on the Severn Valley Railway? Book your tickets for your next adventure now: https://www.svr.co.uk
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial
Like us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/svrofficialsite
Tag us in your photos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial
Donate to the SVR Charitable Trust: https://www.svrtrust.org.uk
https://wn.com/Live_Cam_Kidderminster_Platform_On_The_Severn_Valley_Railway
Watch LIVE departures from Kidderminster station on the Severn Valley Railway with our 24/7 stream!
From steam engines to diesel engines, shunts to carriage moves, you'll see everything from the comfort of your own home!
Streams supplied by our friends at @Railcam .
See what services are running today and view their timetables here: https://www.svr.co.uk/CalendarTimetable.aspx
Want to visit Kidderminster station and travel on the Severn Valley Railway? Book your tickets for your next adventure now: https://www.svr.co.uk
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial
Like us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/svrofficialsite
Tag us in your photos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial
Donate to the SVR Charitable Trust: https://www.svrtrust.org.uk
- published: 22 Jun 2023
- views: 79225
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LIVE CAM Bridgnorth Station on the Severn Valley Railway
Join us LIVE 24/7 from Bridgnorth Station and see parts of the yard plus incoming and departures from the Severn Valley Railway's most northerly station!
Strea...
Join us LIVE 24/7 from Bridgnorth Station and see parts of the yard plus incoming and departures from the Severn Valley Railway's most northerly station!
Streams provided by our friends at @Railcam !
See what services are running today and view their timetables here: https://www.svr.co.uk/CalendarTimetable.aspx
Want to visit Bridgnorth station and travel on the Severn Valley Railway? Book your tickets for your next adventure now: https://www.svr.co.uk
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial
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Donate to the SVR Charitable Trust: https://www.svrtrust.org.uk
https://wn.com/Live_Cam_Bridgnorth_Station_On_The_Severn_Valley_Railway
Join us LIVE 24/7 from Bridgnorth Station and see parts of the yard plus incoming and departures from the Severn Valley Railway's most northerly station!
Streams provided by our friends at @Railcam !
See what services are running today and view their timetables here: https://www.svr.co.uk/CalendarTimetable.aspx
Want to visit Bridgnorth station and travel on the Severn Valley Railway? Book your tickets for your next adventure now: https://www.svr.co.uk
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial
Like us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/svrofficialsite
Tag us in your photos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial
Donate to the SVR Charitable Trust: https://www.svrtrust.org.uk
- published: 05 Jun 2023
- views: 121696
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LIVE CAM Bewdley South on the Severn Valley Railway
Watch LIVE and get a view from the platform of Bewdley station, from our LIVE cams!
This camera points South towards Kidderminster and you'll see trains arriv...
Watch LIVE and get a view from the platform of Bewdley station, from our LIVE cams!
This camera points South towards Kidderminster and you'll see trains arrive into the Worcestershire station from Kidderminster - plus you'll see locos being prepared for that day!
Streams provided by our friends at @Railcam !
See what services are running today and view their timetables here: https://www.svr.co.uk/timetables
Want to visit Bewdley station and travel on the Severn Valley Railway? Book your tickets for your next adventure now: https://www.svr.co.uk
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial
Like us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/svrofficialsite
Tag us in your photos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial
Donate to the SVR Charitable Trust: https://www.svrtrust.org.uk
https://wn.com/Live_Cam_Bewdley_South_On_The_Severn_Valley_Railway
Watch LIVE and get a view from the platform of Bewdley station, from our LIVE cams!
This camera points South towards Kidderminster and you'll see trains arrive into the Worcestershire station from Kidderminster - plus you'll see locos being prepared for that day!
Streams provided by our friends at @Railcam !
See what services are running today and view their timetables here: https://www.svr.co.uk/timetables
Want to visit Bewdley station and travel on the Severn Valley Railway? Book your tickets for your next adventure now: https://www.svr.co.uk
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial
Like us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/svrofficialsite
Tag us in your photos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial
Donate to the SVR Charitable Trust: https://www.svrtrust.org.uk
- published: 05 Jun 2023
- views: 778045
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LIVE CAM - Highley Station on the Severn Valley Railway
Join us LIVE 24/7 from The Engine House and Highley and trains passing through the Shropshire village plus incoming and departures from the station!
Streams p...
Join us LIVE 24/7 from The Engine House and Highley and trains passing through the Shropshire village plus incoming and departures from the station!
Streams provided by our friends at @Railcam !
See what services are running today and view their timetables here: https://www.svr.co.uk/timetables
Want to visit Highley station and travel on the Severn Valley Railway? Book your tickets for your next adventure now: https://www.svr.co.uk
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial
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Tag us in your photos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial
Donate to the SVR Charitable Trust: https://www.svrtrust.org.uk
https://wn.com/Live_Cam_Highley_Station_On_The_Severn_Valley_Railway
Join us LIVE 24/7 from The Engine House and Highley and trains passing through the Shropshire village plus incoming and departures from the station!
Streams provided by our friends at @Railcam !
See what services are running today and view their timetables here: https://www.svr.co.uk/timetables
Want to visit Highley station and travel on the Severn Valley Railway? Book your tickets for your next adventure now: https://www.svr.co.uk
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial
Like us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/svrofficialsite
Tag us in your photos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial
Donate to the SVR Charitable Trust: https://www.svrtrust.org.uk
- published: 05 Jun 2023
- views: 619812
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LIVE CAM Severn Valley Railway Bewdley North stations
Watch LIVE and get a view from the platform of Bewdley station, from our LIVE cams!
This camera points North towards Bridgnorth and you'll see trains arrive i...
Watch LIVE and get a view from the platform of Bewdley station, from our LIVE cams!
This camera points North towards Bridgnorth and you'll see trains arrive into the Worcestershire station from Arley!
Streams provided by our friends at @Railcam !
See what services are running today and view their timetables here: https://www.svr.co.uk/timetables
Want to visit Bewdley station and travel on the Severn Valley Railway? Book your tickets for your next adventure now: https://www.svr.co.uk
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial
Like us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/svrofficialsite
Tag us in your photos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial
Donate to the SVR Charitable Trust: https://www.svrtrust.org.uk
https://wn.com/Live_Cam_Severn_Valley_Railway_Bewdley_North_Stations
Watch LIVE and get a view from the platform of Bewdley station, from our LIVE cams!
This camera points North towards Bridgnorth and you'll see trains arrive into the Worcestershire station from Arley!
Streams provided by our friends at @Railcam !
See what services are running today and view their timetables here: https://www.svr.co.uk/timetables
Want to visit Bewdley station and travel on the Severn Valley Railway? Book your tickets for your next adventure now: https://www.svr.co.uk
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial
Like us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/svrofficialsite
Tag us in your photos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial
Donate to the SVR Charitable Trust: https://www.svrtrust.org.uk
- published: 05 Jun 2023
- views: 310700
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No tracks, no train - help the Severn Valley Railway's Bridgnorth yard appeal
Please donate today at https://www.svrtrust.org.uk
Support has been pouring in for Bridgnorth Locomotive Yard which is in urgent need of restoration. The yard...
Please donate today at https://www.svrtrust.org.uk
Support has been pouring in for Bridgnorth Locomotive Yard which is in urgent need of restoration. The yard – used daily for steam locomotive servicing and maintenance – is deteriorating rapidly, especially as weather conditions turn. The track is heavily worn and, with drainage across the yard clogged, and every time it rains, more water pools around the tracks, rusting rails and rotting sleepers.
However, hope is on the horizon for the yard, which is vital to the Railway’s ability to operate. £180,000 has been raised for the restoration project so far, taking the appeal to almost a third of its total target of £500,000.
As a result, the project team – led by volunteer project manager Nick Yarwood, who oversaw the successful delivery of the Falling Sands restoration – has started making preparations to deliver the first, most critical phase of the project in early 2023. This involves repairs to the main station turnout and the cross-over from the main running line.
However, Nick and the team are battling against rapidly rising inflation, with the cost of materials leaping week by week. They’ve done an amazing job of securing materials for the first phase at the best price, sourcing good-quality, second hand resources at every opportunity and new items only where essential.
The team now urgently needs to secure the rest of the materials required to complete the full project. You can see details of all the elements in scope here.
Although the work will be delivered in phases around the Railway’s operations – and so the next part of the project will take place several months after the first – it’s vital material purchases are made as soon as possible to avoid the cost of the project rocketing and delays hampering the Railway’s ability to operate. Remember - no track, no trains!
https://wn.com/No_Tracks,_No_Train_Help_The_Severn_Valley_Railway's_Bridgnorth_Yard_Appeal
Please donate today at https://www.svrtrust.org.uk
Support has been pouring in for Bridgnorth Locomotive Yard which is in urgent need of restoration. The yard – used daily for steam locomotive servicing and maintenance – is deteriorating rapidly, especially as weather conditions turn. The track is heavily worn and, with drainage across the yard clogged, and every time it rains, more water pools around the tracks, rusting rails and rotting sleepers.
However, hope is on the horizon for the yard, which is vital to the Railway’s ability to operate. £180,000 has been raised for the restoration project so far, taking the appeal to almost a third of its total target of £500,000.
As a result, the project team – led by volunteer project manager Nick Yarwood, who oversaw the successful delivery of the Falling Sands restoration – has started making preparations to deliver the first, most critical phase of the project in early 2023. This involves repairs to the main station turnout and the cross-over from the main running line.
However, Nick and the team are battling against rapidly rising inflation, with the cost of materials leaping week by week. They’ve done an amazing job of securing materials for the first phase at the best price, sourcing good-quality, second hand resources at every opportunity and new items only where essential.
The team now urgently needs to secure the rest of the materials required to complete the full project. You can see details of all the elements in scope here.
Although the work will be delivered in phases around the Railway’s operations – and so the next part of the project will take place several months after the first – it’s vital material purchases are made as soon as possible to avoid the cost of the project rocketing and delays hampering the Railway’s ability to operate. Remember - no track, no trains!
- published: 07 Nov 2022
- views: 38663
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The Severn Valley railway and the town of Bridgnorth
In this video we go on a road trip to the Severn Valley Heritage Railway in Shropshire. We also visit the town of Bridgnorth and take a look at the history ther...
In this video we go on a road trip to the Severn Valley Heritage Railway in Shropshire. We also visit the town of Bridgnorth and take a look at the history there. We look at Bridgnorth castle scene of a medieval seige in the English civil war between royalists and Oliver Cromwell. The castle leans to one side due damage in the Civil war. We take a look at the cliffside funicular railway. The steepest in England. We also look at the river Severn. This video also we see classic British Diesel heritage locomotives class 20, class 50, class 52 western and class 42 warship and class 47 locomotives. Some wonderful railway architecture and a classic railway signal box.
https://wn.com/The_Severn_Valley_Railway_And_The_Town_Of_Bridgnorth
In this video we go on a road trip to the Severn Valley Heritage Railway in Shropshire. We also visit the town of Bridgnorth and take a look at the history there. We look at Bridgnorth castle scene of a medieval seige in the English civil war between royalists and Oliver Cromwell. The castle leans to one side due damage in the Civil war. We take a look at the cliffside funicular railway. The steepest in England. We also look at the river Severn. This video also we see classic British Diesel heritage locomotives class 20, class 50, class 52 western and class 42 warship and class 47 locomotives. Some wonderful railway architecture and a classic railway signal box.
- published: 23 May 2021
- views: 28605
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Keeping on track - a Bridgnorth Yard update from the Severn Valley Railway
Following the completion of preparatory work in December, work on Phase 1 started on 4th January as the S&T team, led by Matt Morgan, dismantled parts of the fi...
Following the completion of preparatory work in December, work on Phase 1 started on 4th January as the S&T team, led by Matt Morgan, dismantled parts of the first turnout leading to the yard and platform 2 at Bridgnorth, known as BH12. Work progressed well and, by the end of the day, all tie bars, linkages, point rodding and track circuits were removed. The following morning, with time in hand, they set about moving the compensators a short distance to their new location.
Meanwhile, the heavy dismantling commenced, led by permanent way manager Barry Light and his team, with help from volunteers. By the end of 6th January there was a large gap in the track where the points had been, and the way was clear for weekend volunteers to remove redundant chairs from the main beams of Cleobury Road bridge deck and do other preparatory tasks. An honourable mention also goes to the volunteer sustenance which was provided in the form of succulent bacon butties from the refreshment room, cooked up by SVR Guarantee company [the membership and volunteer company] chair Diane Malyon!
For both track and structural reasons, turnout BH12 is being relocated northwards off the bridge. To reduce the movement off the ends of the bridge deck, the track bed is being dug out to a depth of a metre and rebuilt using a reinforced earth technique to give it strength. This will also reduce lateral forces on the wing walls, and positive drainage is being installed at the same time. A new turnout is being manufactured by KGJ Price in South Wales for expected delivery in the third week of January.
The intention is for the first turnout to be in place by the end of the month when the focus will move to clearing the way for the larger crossover which connects onto it and serves the head shunt, platform 2 and the yard. The significant down-hill gradient and adverse cross fall, due to settlement and site constraints, are being eased during the renewal to provide better conditions for extending the life of the track, and for passing traffic.
Phase one of the Bridgnorth Yard project is fully funded, but support is still needed for phase two, which is planned to start in 2024. To contribute, please visit https://www.svrtrust.org.uk.
https://wn.com/Keeping_On_Track_A_Bridgnorth_Yard_Update_From_The_Severn_Valley_Railway
Following the completion of preparatory work in December, work on Phase 1 started on 4th January as the S&T team, led by Matt Morgan, dismantled parts of the first turnout leading to the yard and platform 2 at Bridgnorth, known as BH12. Work progressed well and, by the end of the day, all tie bars, linkages, point rodding and track circuits were removed. The following morning, with time in hand, they set about moving the compensators a short distance to their new location.
Meanwhile, the heavy dismantling commenced, led by permanent way manager Barry Light and his team, with help from volunteers. By the end of 6th January there was a large gap in the track where the points had been, and the way was clear for weekend volunteers to remove redundant chairs from the main beams of Cleobury Road bridge deck and do other preparatory tasks. An honourable mention also goes to the volunteer sustenance which was provided in the form of succulent bacon butties from the refreshment room, cooked up by SVR Guarantee company [the membership and volunteer company] chair Diane Malyon!
For both track and structural reasons, turnout BH12 is being relocated northwards off the bridge. To reduce the movement off the ends of the bridge deck, the track bed is being dug out to a depth of a metre and rebuilt using a reinforced earth technique to give it strength. This will also reduce lateral forces on the wing walls, and positive drainage is being installed at the same time. A new turnout is being manufactured by KGJ Price in South Wales for expected delivery in the third week of January.
The intention is for the first turnout to be in place by the end of the month when the focus will move to clearing the way for the larger crossover which connects onto it and serves the head shunt, platform 2 and the yard. The significant down-hill gradient and adverse cross fall, due to settlement and site constraints, are being eased during the renewal to provide better conditions for extending the life of the track, and for passing traffic.
Phase one of the Bridgnorth Yard project is fully funded, but support is still needed for phase two, which is planned to start in 2024. To contribute, please visit https://www.svrtrust.org.uk.
- published: 12 Jan 2023
- views: 27126
14:15
Severn Valley Railway – fighting for survival?
Howard Smith speaks with Jonathan Dunster, Chairman of the Severn Valley Railway to discover more about its financial situation and how it is taking steps to se...
Howard Smith speaks with Jonathan Dunster, Chairman of the Severn Valley Railway to discover more about its financial situation and how it is taking steps to secure its future through its Survival Fund.
To help keep the SVR operational, you can donate to its Survival Fund here: https://svr.co.uk/survival/
https://wn.com/Severn_Valley_Railway_–_Fighting_For_Survival
Howard Smith speaks with Jonathan Dunster, Chairman of the Severn Valley Railway to discover more about its financial situation and how it is taking steps to secure its future through its Survival Fund.
To help keep the SVR operational, you can donate to its Survival Fund here: https://svr.co.uk/survival/
- published: 09 Jun 2023
- views: 2123