Celebrations at the Severn Valley Railway have got underway for their 'Queen's Platinum Jubilee Weekend', with an intensive four train timetable in action among the many spectacles taking place over the line.
If nothing else but controversial, 34027 has certainly grabbed the headlines over the last few months with its unique purple livery. After a naming ceremony in the morning, the Bulleid made its first trips along the SVR bearing the name "Elizabeth II". Other attractions included the featuring of classic cars at stations along the railway, with the stations also adopting shades of purple for the event. In addition, there was a flypast by an Avro Lancaster, which followed the route of the line as it glided through the bright skies over Shropshire and Worcestershire.
Resident Class 52 - D1062 "Western Courier" has also received a new identity for this year, in celebration of the jubilee, resurrecting D1040 "Western Queen". The 'Western' would be shouldered by fellow resident, 2800 Class - 2857. Visiting from the Didcot Railway Centre for this years' main operating season, 2999 "Lady of Legend" would complete the locomotive line-up for the day.
Locomotives:
GWR 2900 'Saint' Class - 2999 "Lady of Legend"
Ex-SR Rebuilt 'West Country' Class - 70 "Elizabeth II" (34027 "Taw Valley")
GWR 2800 Class - 2857
BR Class 52 'Western' - D1040 "Western Queen" (D1062 "Western Courier")
All footage filmed onThursday the 2nd of June 2022.
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