Saturday 7th July

Stourport upon Severn to Caunsal

Set off to get to Kidderminster in time to catch the 1115 train on the Severn Valley Railway. Unfortunately the train was hauled by a diesel locomotive which was not what was advertised in the timetable. The braking seemed rather abrupt and when we got to Arley station, by which time we were already very late, they decided to wait for a rescue locomotive. Eventually another class 50 loco appeared and took us all the way to Bewdley.

At Bewdley we walked up the hill into town to the White Lion for lunch. They only do pies from the local butcher and homemade Scotch eggs, I had a Black Pudding Scotch egg. Then we had a quick look around town and went back to the station as we had no idea when the trains were running due to the chaos caused by the breakdown. Although there was a train just leaving we wanted to have another pint in the station buffet and wait for the next one.

On the way back Andy and I got off at Highley to go to the Engine shed exhibition, leaving Ian to get back to the boat to collect hus luggage and make his way home.

We caught the second train after that which was steam hauled. On arrival back at Kidderminster we got  take away pizzas and went to the Olde Seven Stars to enjoy them with a pint.

I had already decided that I wanted to get out of Kidderminster as it was Saturday night. When we got back to the mooring there were no other boats around so that confirmed my decision.

Set off for Caunsal, arriving at sunset,  and went to the Anchor Inn for a pint.