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Severn Valley Tour

The Severn Valley Railway stretches some 16 miles from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth. On the way it passes through some of the loveliest countryside in the UK.

Kidderminster Station is the southern terminus of the Severn Valley Railway. It is host to the former Great Western Railway's warehouse, which is now the Kidderminster Railway Museum. The signal box looks vintage but was actually built in 1987. It has the largest signalling installation in Britain, on a heritage railway. The carriage shed was built in 1999 and can house 62 carriages.

Bewdley Station is the largest of the six stations, with three platforms. There is a short section between the two 1877 built signal boxes, because of its double line working. At the north end of the station the train crosses the Wribbenhall Viaduct. The station is a few minutes walk from Bewdley town. Bewdley is a Georgian town and is host to a bridge constructed by Thomas Telford in 1798.
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Arley Station was restored in 1971, after becoming almost derelict. It is the most popular of the stations. Arley Station was used for the BBC sit com 'Oh Doctor Beeching'. The station has beautiful gardens and picnic areas. It is a good starting point for walkers along the River Severn to both Highley and Hampton Loade. Walkers can also gain access easily to the Wyre Forest.

Highley Station is almost a mile from Highley village, and is actually in Stanley. The water tower is still used today to replenish the trains. A gate gives access to the River Severn. Situated close by is the Severn Valley Country Park . It is ideal for walking and picnics. There is also a request stop at the Country Park Halt. This was bulit in 1996.
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Hampton Loade Station was one of the first country stations. When the train service first ran from Bridgnorth the trains only ran to Hampton Loade. Access by road is difficult in the winter months so sometimes there is no one around only the signalman. To reach the opposite side of the River Severn, visitors can go via the ferry. This is privately operated and there is a small fee payable.

Bridgnorth Station dates back to 1861 and is now a listed building. The refreshment room is now the Railwayman's Arms. There is a footbridge, which opened in 1994 so passengers could get to station from Bridgnorth town. Bridgnorth has been home to the Severn Valley Railway since 1965.
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