6th May 1978 BR Blue Class 47/0 No.47086 powers under Staplegrove Road from 40 Steps hauling the 1Z24 Bewdley - Kingswear charter 'The Severn Valley Limited' on the 6th May 1978. The photographer captured the unique vintage stock and the fetching rear coach board adding to the train decoration, a nice and rare touch. (Photo: C L Caddy)

6th May 1978 A grubby unwashed Class 47 No.47086 'Colossus' passes 40 Steps on the 6th May 1978 hauling 'The Severn Valley Limited'. Complete with a large headboard in place the loco hauls a 1Z24 Bewdley - Kingswear charter using stock from the Severn Valley Railway. (Photo: C L Caddy)