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Malvern 150 Celebrations - 23rd May 2010
What a wonderful event this turned out to be.  All the efforts and ideas of the organising committee paid off.
Winner of the Worcester Locomotive Society draw for the signed Eric Bottomley print was Ticket 357 Mrs Tyler from Malvern
Just a small selection of photographs from the event have been added below:

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Arrival of the Dignitaries from Worcester Foregate Street.  The Victorian Family had not been waiting since 1860

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A "General View" to give you some idea of how well attended the event really was
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Mr. William Turberfield, The Ledbury Town Crier, was present to make the necessary announcements

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The Special Train preparing to return to Worcester from Great Malvern, one of the finest stations in the country

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A close up view of the commemorative headboard

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No, it isn't overrunning repairs but a well laid out display in the station approach road

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The Commemorative plaque unveiled on the day

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The Commemorative Totem sign

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A (rare) quiet moment for the Worcester Gauge "O" Guild

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A couple of larger model steam locomotives displayed on the platform

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Abbotswood Junction, a model layout inspired by the real location of the same name just south of Worcester.

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A wider view just to prove it is indeed "OO gauge"

 
Please take a moment to visit the dedicated web site at http://www.malvernworcester150.co.uk/

 
This page last updated on 26th May 2010

 
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