Severn Valley Railway 1940s Weekend

4th July 2015

The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) runs an annual Step Back to the 1940s weekend when re-enactors perform war-time roles such as ID Wardens to "perform spot checks on any shifty-looking passengers" and the visiting public dress up to suit the occasion or to play their part.

During the weekend the railway runs a comprehensive service of steam-hauled trains along its famous 16 mile route through the picturesque countryside of Shropshire and Worcestershire.

The Air Raid Precautions (ARP) Warden at his Enquiries Post

The Air Raid Precautions (ARP) Warden at his Enquiries Post outside the NAAFI Refreshment Rooms.

The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) runs an annual Step Back to the 1940s weekend when re-enactors perform war-time roles such as ID Wardens to "perform spot checks on any shifty-looking passengers" and the visiting public dress up to suit the occasion or to play their part.

During the weekend the railway runs a comprehensive service of steam-hauled trains along its famous 16 mile route through the picturesque countryside of Shropshire and Worcestershire.

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Wardens checking ID cards

Wardens checking ID cards at the railway station.

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Discussing the implications of the War Department Notice

Discussing the implications of the War Department Public Notice issued on the day.

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Buying sweets and tobacco for the journey

Buying sweets, cigarettes and magazines for the journey.

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WH Smith & Son the bookseller

WH Smith & Son the bookseller to be found on every railway station platform with all the daily news.

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Inside a typical wartime working home

Inside a typical wartime working home recreated at Kidderminster station for the weekend.

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A view of the kitchen

A view of the kitchen with a large selection of domestic paraphernalia.

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Bakelite light fittings

Bakelite light fittings of the period with tungsten filament bulb.

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Naval officer in conversation with the ARP warden

Naval officer in conversation with the ARP warden at his Enquiries Post.

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Railway footplate-man preparing to go on duty.

Railway footplate-man preparing to go on duty.