Exeter shares the yard at Kidderminster with DPS Deltic 55015, during the Spring Diesel Gala.

Photo Jon Dunster
 
April 1996 was the last time since preservation that Exeter carried her name and TOPS number in preservation. Here she is on the last day in charge of a Kidderminster to Bridgnorth Service.

Photo Jon Dunster

October 1996 afforded the opportunity to line up all three fifties in Kidderminster Yard. From left to right; Ark Royal, Hood, D444.

Photo Jon Dunster

The Diesel Gala in October 1996 saw Ark Royal in a fit state to undertake light duties before being returned to parts to complete the overhaul. Seen at Bewdley, Ark Royal's operations that weekend were limited by her remaining problems.

Photo Jon Dunster

1997 

Captured mid span D444 is seen on the morning southbound working during the summer. Victoria Bridge is one of a handful of major engineering feats on the route of the Severn Valley Railway.

Photo David Keogh.

To mark Diana Princess of Wales' Funeral the 1st September operating day saw the operating locomotives carrying wreathes. Here Hood stands at Kidderminster with the first train of the day.

Photo Joseph Burr.