In January 1969 The Stour Valley line was used as the location of a TV commercial made by Shell petrol. A Vauxhall Cresta was used by the petrol company to prove their new mileage ingredient was more economical. Shell used a railway line because gradients were negligible. The Stour Valley was chosen because it was closed on a Sunday. For full details see the Railcar Association web site.
Photo by Mary Cowle