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In preparation for running a passenger service this coming weekend the DMU successfully undertook a
test run to Kidderminster yesterday.

The DMU has been running a passenger service this weekend between Kidderminster and Highley. It will also be in action during weekends in February.

Refer to our Future Events page for more information.

Despite the cold weather the technical team offer TWO days of blog for reading.

To find out more refer to Ian’s Blue Square Blog page.

The DMU should be running again this coming weekend between Kidderminster and Highley.

An on-board refreshment service will be available. The proceeds from refreshment sales

directly support the operation of the DMU’s on the SVR.

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It’s an early start for the technical team to prep the train ready for Saturday’s passenger service.

Read Ian’s  Blue Square Blog page.

Happy anniversary!

21 years have elapsed since the DMU Group was formed. Interested Severn Valley Railway members first got together on this day in 1989 at Kidderminster station.

The DMU will be running a passenger service during the SVR’s special event called ‘Classic Transport Day’. Takes place on Saturday 20th February.

A hot and cold light refreshment service will be available on board the DMU.

For more information

Despite the continuing cold temperatures the technical team brave the elements to support the DMU. Ian reports on what has been happening.

Refer to our Blue Square Blog page.

Alan, the Group’s newsletter Editor has been busy having just published his quarterly digest. It is packed full of interesting information, including pictures, about the SVR DMU’s and importantly the people who all work very hard behind the scenes.

Why not download your free copy?

Feedback on this week’s activity from the technical team is now available.  

Read Ian’s blog on our Blue Square Blog page.

A nice shot of the DMU in service yesterday, Sunday 21st February.
The Vice-Chair can be seen at the controls.

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This weekend was the final operation of Timetable ‘X’ and the DMU was in passenger service on both days between Kidderminster and Highley,  These pictures were taken on the Saturday and loadings on the DMU departures were very good, particularly the 11:30.

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Some of  the technical team were operating the DMU at the weekend and so it was left to Trevor and Brian to obtain some spare parts needed for future use (Saturday 27th February).

To find out more refer to Trevor’s contribution to the Blue Square Blog

Do remember to also visit our ‘Members News’ web page.

New members always welcome.

We have deliberately held back our regular blog until today as we have not just one, not just two but three reports to offer concerning the technical’s team recent activity.

Read Ian's Blue Square Blog page to discover what has been happening.

A nice shot by Ian of the DMU in two car formation yesterday at Fisherman’s
Crossing. If you wish to know why it was then read our Blue Square Blog page

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