Quite often looked down on,but I always enjoyed driving these little beasts - Class 31 No. 5580 (31162),together with a lovely rake of stock,ascends Eardington Bank with a Kidderminster to Bridgnorth working during the Diesel Gala at the Severn Valley Railway - 20.5.16.

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Eardington station,on the Severn Valley Railway,and for the first time in the day,the sun appears,on the wrong side,hence the black and white conversion on this - it's called "making the best of a bad job" !! Class 55 "Deltic" No. D9002 "The Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry" passes with a service for Bridgnorth,during the Diesel Gala - 20.5.16.

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Descending Eardington Bank,and disguised as D1058 "Western Nobleman" - D1015 "Western Champion" (are we confused yet ?) heads for Kidderminster during the Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala - 20.5.16.

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Making that wonderful "English Electric Music" - Class 20s Nos. 20205 and 20142 slog it out on the ascent of Eardington Bank during the Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala - 20.5.16.

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About to pass the crossing at the top of Eardington Bank,and,I have to say,sounding like a bag of spanners,is Class 55 "Deltic" No. 55019 "Royal Highland Fusilier".Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala - 20.5.16.

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