Community Reporter at the Shropshire Star.
Alfie Hewish, from Telford, set himself the challenge of having his photograph taken on as many locomotive footplates and diesel locomotive cabs as he could in aid of the Severn Valley Railway.
Alfie's adventure has included attending both the SVR’s Autumn Steam Gala and Diesel Bash, and going much further afield as well.Alfie's mum, Louise Hewish, said: “In the summer we managed to catch Sir Nigel Gresley at Shrewsbury.
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