palmersears
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I'm off to the Severn Valley Railway next Saturday, weather permitting. Any general tips on getting the most out of the day? I'll be there in time for the first train of the day.
I'm off to the Severn Valley Railway next Saturday, weather permitting. Any general tips on getting the most out of the day? I'll be there in time for the first train of the day.
I'm off to the Severn Valley Railway next Saturday, weather permitting. Any general tips on getting the most out of the day? I'll be there in time for the first train of the day.
If open, there is also a small museum at Highley - usually free on gala days, but there may be a modest entry charge on other days.
I'm not really in to photographing, just be nice to see all the locos that live there. Where's the main shed located, Kiddy? And is it possible to walk round it?
Edit: Just seen the above, which answers my question!
Depends on what you like doing - travelling, photography etc. Looks lke the saturday timetable will need 2 steam locos and one diesel. Best photo locations are probably the intermediate stations rather than Kidderminster or Bridgnorth. If open, there is also a small museum at Highley - usually free on gala days, but there may be a modest entry charge on other days.
What is it about pensioners and fresh air, why is it that they go on about being tougher than subsequent generations but an open window on a train, even on a warm day sends them into a tantrum?
They don't like carcinogenic diesel fumes
Two areas of the park are visible from the railway. Travelling towards Bewdley, the first area is the 'African Plains', which most notably includes the Park’s white rhinos. The second area is 'Elephant Valley', home of the Park’s African elephants.
Also if you’re interested, look out for the Safari Park between Bewdley and Bewdley tunnel
From
https://svrwiki.com/Safari_Park
-Arley station is in the middle of nowhere. Unless you want to see where the BBC filmed the comedy "Oh Doctor Beeching" 30 years ago, don't bother alighting there!
Fair point. I just think it's a bit pointless.I quite like Arley. It's a short albeit steep walk past a pub to a bridge over the river with a small village (containing tea room and arboretum) on the far side.
Last time I was there I did something I would normally never have considered - I had a pint of Rhubarb and Strawberry cider, and it was brilliant.The Railwayman's Arms at Bridgnorth serves some nice real ales.
If you’re into diesels then a seat up near the front behind the loco is a good bet, especially if you’re able to get a compartment.
The cliff railway at Bridgnorth is worth visit too, it’s about a 10-minute walk from the station.
Aside from that, take some earplugs in case your compartment gets invaded by a party of pensioners babbling about ailments for the entire journey and moaning about windows being open, as happened to someone I know on the recent diesel gala!
In winter, probably. In summer, very nice if you want a walk.Fair point. I just think it's a bit pointless.
-Peter
Fair - I personally go to a heritage line to just ride the trains. I understand why people would want to take a nice walk, though!In winter, probably. In summer, very nice if you want a walk.