MERLIN 27
4270 EARDINGTON SVR
Ex GWR 42XX 2-8-0T 4270 makes light work of Eardington bank with a crisp exhaust and a 'feather' at the safety valves heading the 11:00 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth service on 20/3/2015 during the SVR Spring Steam Gala. The loco's crew are relaxed, unaware that a spark from 4270 has set the embankment alight near Hay Bridge warranting the attention of two fire crews. The quick response of the fire brigade ensured no delays to any subsequent trains, however lineside fires so early in the season, after a dry winter, may cause problems for mainline and preserved steam operations this year.
4270 EARDINGTON SVR
Ex GWR 42XX 2-8-0T 4270 makes light work of Eardington bank with a crisp exhaust and a 'feather' at the safety valves heading the 11:00 Kidderminster - Bridgnorth service on 20/3/2015 during the SVR Spring Steam Gala. The loco's crew are relaxed, unaware that a spark from 4270 has set the embankment alight near Hay Bridge warranting the attention of two fire crews. The quick response of the fire brigade ensured no delays to any subsequent trains, however lineside fires so early in the season, after a dry winter, may cause problems for mainline and preserved steam operations this year.