DMU Group (West Midlands)
based at
Bewdley
on the Severn Valley Railway
based at
Bewdley
on the Severn Valley Railway
Members News
December 2009
Neil, one of the Group’s fully qualified DMU drivers took part in a photo shoot for the photographer of the SVR’s Volunteer Liaison Office (VLO).
This is in preparation for publication of a new SVR Volunteer Handbook and possible use on the official SVR web site.
This is in preparation for publication of a new SVR Volunteer Handbook and possible use on the official SVR web site.
Photograph by Bob Warwick
This page last updated
24 October 2011
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27 February 2010
We are pleased to announce that former mainline DMU Driver / Instructor Tony S. has decided to join the Group. Tony is able to offer some of his spare time to support the SVR’s DMU operation. His expertise and knowledge will be of great benefit.
Tony is seen at Kidderminster prior to taking a ride along the line.
Tony is seen at Kidderminster prior to taking a ride along the line.
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April 2010
Some pictures of Ben in a typically hands-on mode helping to keep the railcars serviceable. The DMU Group invites and positively encourages younger people to get involved in our train operations. If you are interested and want to know more please contact us.
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Tip: click on pictures to view in full size.
May 2010
The new blog is on a roll!
Hot on the heels of Trevor’s initial blog we now also have a superb tale of events by Phil, our Vice-Chair on our GroupEx Blog. Phil’s account relates to working as a guard on a steam hauled passenger train on another very big railway all the way down to Plymouth. Photographs also provided by Phil.
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May 2010
Ben successfully passed his second man rules examination on Sunday 9th May.
Well done Ben!
Congratulations from everyone in the Group.
May 2010
With the acknowledged success of the DMU Groups’s ’Blue Square Blog’, we have decided to create something similar for recording Group visits to other railways.
The name of this additional blog is the ‘GroupEx Blog’ (GroupEx = Group Excursion) or the GEB for short.
Where and how the web manager comes up with these blog names is not known - some have suggested he gets direct advice and mentoring from the Stig of Top Gear fame?.
Trevor takes the credit for being the first to supply content about his trip to Quainton Road with Phil Allison.
If anyone visits another railway then send the details to the Web Manager for adding to this blog
If anyone visits another railway then send the details to the Web Manager for adding to this blog
3rd July 2010
Three of the DMU Group decide to sample steam on the mainline with further members of the Group involved in the train operation. Words and pictures (and the title) all provided by Ian Parker
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August 2010
Following our request for additional help in staffing the Travelling Tavern June W. is very pleased to announce that the Group has a new bar man, namely, James M. He started with us on the 31st July and has now done his second turn behind the bar.
James is a new volunteer on the railway, and is also hoping to go on the railway’s signalling course. James came to us directly via our web site appeal, and likes it so much, he's intends to stay.
James is a new volunteer on the railway, and is also hoping to go on the railway’s signalling course. James came to us directly via our web site appeal, and likes it so much, he's intends to stay.
August 2010
Jon T. has completed his traction conversion course under Ian and now awaits the drivers exam with an inspector.
Jon was one of the Groups’ members from the earlier days, but work took him away to London. He has recently been able to spend more time back on the Valley and has passed out as a Class 08 shunter driver in addition to being a fireman on steam locos. He has also recently been accepted on a drivers course at First Great Western, after many years as a guard, on both Central & First Great Western. We wish him well.
Jon was one of the Groups’ members from the earlier days, but work took him away to London. He has recently been able to spend more time back on the Valley and has passed out as a Class 08 shunter driver in addition to being a fireman on steam locos. He has also recently been accepted on a drivers course at First Great Western, after many years as a guard, on both Central & First Great Western. We wish him well.
September 2010
Two thank you messages have reached the web manager.
Our Vice-Chair, Phil A. sends his thanks to the whole Group, in whatever role they have played, for all their help so far this year. Everyone’s hard work has ensured that our passengers have come away happy and that the income we have earned will help to keep the railcars in operational condition.
Our Vice-
In addition, Dave Bratton would like to especially thank all the bar and food operations team for actively supporting the Travelling Tavern during this year’s ‘Land Cruise’ season. It could not have been achieved without all your hard work, many thanks everyone! Mathew B. has kindly supplied a photo of some of the team.
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Phil was honoured to be the guard on the first train, and steam at that, from the bay platforms at Birmingham Moor Street Station, his account can be read in full here