Hall connected

FURTHER progress has been made on the return of the Severn Valley Railway’s GWR 4-6-0 No. 4930 Hagley Hall (RM August, p64). The connecting rods have been fitted to No. 4930 at Brignorth and the loco is now off the lifting jacks.

Furthermore, the loco and tender have been coupled together for the first time since October 7, 2013. The vacuum/air pump has also been reconnected. On July 30, No. 4930 got a breath of fresh air as it was pulled into the yard to check the motion. Meanwhile, GWR 0-4-2T

No. 1450 moved to the Flour Mill at Bream on August 4 where the owner has arranged for its overhaul.