WORCESTERSHIRE'S RAILWAYS FROM 1985 to 1989

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All photographs on this page were taken by and are the copyright of Andrew Smith unless otherwise credited.

1985

No.53821 at Longbridge

In May 1985 class 116 diesel multiple car No.53821 has arrived at Longbridge on a service from Lichfield and is waiting a path to cross over the main lines before returning north with another 'Cross City line' service.

1986

Worcester Sheds in July 1986

A gloomy day in July 1986 paints a picture of desolation and neglect over the Worcester Engine Sheds. The 'new' diesel depot (opened in 1966) has lost its roof and one of the apex end columns allowing the inside to be viewed. A solitary class 08 diesel shunter represents the only locomotive to be seen along with a permanent way machine in the space formerly occupied by the Goods engine shed and a diesel multiple unit.

1987

No.75069 at Kidderminster

A clutch of children look on as ex-BR 'Standard class No.75069 reverses alongside the 'Santa' special train that it has just returned to Kidderminster from visiting 'Santa's Grotto' at Arley on 5th December 1987.

1988

No7714 at Bewdley

Ex-BR 0-6-0 Pannier Tank No.7714 has charge of a service to Bridgnorth on the Severn Valley Railway and was photographed at Bewdley on 25th October 1988.

1989

There are no photograph is 1989.

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