R1603. The 'Severn Boar' Railtour at Bilson Yard in the Forest of Dean.

            R1603.   In June, 1964, the Railway Enthusiasts' club of Farnborough ran a brakevan tour around the Forest of Dean using a couple of GWR 0-6-0 Pannier Tanks.  It was called 'The Severn Boar' and was so popular that the limited accommodation offered by the brakevans was soon fully booked and a repeat tour was run a couple of weeks later.  

As I was unable to get on the first tour I chased it by car taking pictures and was then able to ride on the second tour - a case of getting the best of both worlds!  

This is the second tour somewhere in the Forest of Dean behind 1658 - but I can't remember where.  Does anybody recognize the location?  If so I would be most grateful if there would get in touch and let me know.  

It's Bilson Yard near Cinderford.  See TimC's comments below.  Thanks Tim.

Saturday, 20th June, 1964.  Copyright © Ron Fisher.

Taken on: June 20, 1964

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