The Duke of Gloucester unveiled a plaque to commemorate the establishment of the Severn Valley Railway in 1862.

BBC: England

The 1863 Furness Railway engine No. 20 has been borrowed by Severn Valley Railway from the Furness Railway Trust.

BBC: England

The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) plans to construct a new station building in Bridgnorth and restore the existing 1862 building.

BBC: Bridgnorth station

Other fundraising events included West Bromwich runner Dave Heeley, known as Blind Dave, driving a train along the Severn Valley Railway and breakfast show presenter Pete Morgan busking with 1980s singer Jaki Graham.

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