Severn Valley Railway 171211

On a beautiful morning, although cloud gathered after lunch, we headed for Kidderminster once more to witness the preparations and learned that 7812, had been drafted in to replace last week's star performer, standard tank 80072.
GWR Manor 7812 Erlestoke Manor at Foley Park Tunnel and leaving Bewdley; Ivatt Class 4 Mogul 43106 "Flying Pig" at Northwood Lane and Foley Park Tunnel; GWR Prairie tank 5164 at Bewdley and Trimpley; GWR 2-8-0 2857 at Stourport Junction and Trimpley; Stanier Mogul 42968 at Eymore Wood and Stourport Junction.

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• steam
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• severn
• valley
• railway
• 7812
• Erlestoke
• Manor
• 43106
• flying
• pig
• 5164
• 2857
• 42968

[olinaldo96]

Caley was fantastic at railway this year behind her departing Hapton loade was absolutley somewhat breathtaking

[steamontheweb]

@olinaldo96

She was very impressive during the photographic charter I attended in the autumn.

[olinaldo96]

brilliant railway stunning views and wonderful locomotives i love going there

[steamontheweb]

@olinaldo96

It is especially stunning at this time of the year

[robmasterman]

More stunning images Mike, and done in what looked like perfect conditions for Winter Steam....Compliments of the season to you and your family....Bob

[steamontheweb]

@robmasterman

Thanks Bob. It was perfect until lunchtime when the clouds rolled in. Best wishes for Christmas and New Year to you and your family.

[steamontheweb]

@BritishTrainVideos

Thanks for your flattering remarks. I have a Sony HVR Z5E and a Manfrotto 503/525 tripod, which keeps things pretty steady.

[BritishTrainVideos]

What camcorder do you use?The quality of the picture and camera skills are breathtaking.

[steamontheweb]

I suppose it's a case of needs must.

[ShaurntheSheep]

42968 doesn't look right with that black 5 tender, suppose its better for the crew though