| The Bluebell's LBSCR E4 No.32473 visited the Severn Valley Railway for a few weeks in March 2005 to participate in their Branch Line Gala. The opportunity was also taken to use the loco on a few photo-charters, including this one on the 18th March, organised by Martin Creese of 30742 Charters. Fortunately the weather was sunny almost throughout, and the SVR crews certainly knew how to keep the gallery happy, making for a superb day at the lineside! |
Unusual company for No.32473 in Bewdley Yard on Thursday 17th March 2005. |
The E4 prepares to hook onto the charter stock at Bewdley on the 18th March. |
First run-past of the day, with No.32473 seen lifting its train up the gradient from Victoria Bridge. |
Another view at the same location. |
No.32473 continues on towards Arley. |
A little later in the morning, and the E4 climbs away from Highley |
Back at Bewdley, and time for a drink... |
No.32473 runs round at Bewdley. |
Very unfamiliar company for the E4 at Bewdley! |
After lunch, a series of runpasts were performed at Sandy Lane, between Bewdley and Kidderminster. |
Another view from Sandy Lane. |
No.32473 pauses at Arley in the afternoon. |
The E4 threads its way through the beatufiul scenery of the Severn Valley between Arley and Highley. |
Another view near Severn Lodge. |
A little later, and we moved onto Little Rock for another series of runpasts. |
One of my favourite shots from the day - the E4 panned at Little Rock. |
No.32473 makes a fine sight at Little Rock. |
In fantastic late afternoon light, the E4 blasts up Eardington Bank. |
