Taken from the lofty heights of Birchen Coppice, a housing area to the far south of Kidderminster, the first diesel gala service train of the day is seen on its approach to Foley Park tunnel. The 10.19 Bewdley to Kidderminster shuttle is being hauled by veteran shunters 12099 and 13201. Both these locomotives are Severn Valley residents with the former being the oldest of the two dating from 1952. In the background emerging from the autumnal mists, the West Midlands Safari Park can be seen free from visitor cars as it has yet to open for the day.
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