50026 'Indomitable', which took no part in the gala, posed for the camera at Kidderminster. 9/10/09.

37906+37901 burst from Bewdley Tunnel with a down working on 25 April 08. The pilot loco was detached at Bewdley as double-headers are not permitted on Victoria Bridge.

SVR resident 73006, normally employed on humble PW work, was given a repaint for her passenger role at the Gala. The 'ED' is seen approaching Bewdley Tunnel. 8/10/09.

D1062 'Western Courier', which returned to traffic earlier in 2009, was captured approaching Bewdley Tunnel with a southbound working. 10/10/09.

Possibly the shot of the event, D821 made a stunning sight and sound accelerating up the gradient towards Bewdley Tunnel. 10/10/09.

37234 made its maiden run in preservation at the 2009 gala. Still awaiting numbers and logos, the loco is seen on Rifle Range Heath heading for Kiddermister. 10/10/09.

A pair of 'whistling wardrobes' near Bewdley with a northbound service. 8/10/09.

The Stratford Diesel Group's superb 47580 'County of Essex' at Dowles, near Bewdley. 8/10/09.

D821 complements the autumn colour at Dowles, north of Bewdley, with a service for Highley. 8/10/09.

50044's 'might have been' livery is not to all tastes but certainly complements the autumn shades in this shot at Northwood. 8/10/09.

50135 near Northwood. Hmm... 10/10/09.

D1013 'Western Ranger' near Northwood with a southbound working. This was expected to be the loco's final passenger working before being stopped for a major overhaul. 8/10/09.