THE Western Locomotive Association’s No. D1062 Western Courier re-entered traffic on the Severn Valley Railway on July 11. It has received considerable attention since withdrawal from service in 2019 (RM Feb. p69).
The day saw double ‘Western’ haulage, with duties shared between Nos. D1062 and D1015 Western Champion. No. D1015 worked the 09.35 from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth. On return to Bewdley, crowds had gathered as Courier took over the train, forming the midday service back to Bridgnorth and return to Kidderminster.