The Engine House at Highley is the SVR's main museum. It is situated approximately 200 yards from [[Highley | Highley Station]], on the site of the former sidings of [[Collieries served by the Severn Valley Railway#Highley Colliery | Highley Colliery]]. The [[Kidderminster Railway Museum]] is the other major museum on the railway, being run by separate charitable organisation.
Entry to the Engine House is usually free with possession of a valid ‘Freedom of the line’ ticket or Annual Family Pass; otherwise an admission fee is payable.
==History==
Before the opening of the Engine House, [[BR 80300 Post Office Sorting Van]] was used as the visitor centre.
==Items on display and facilities=={{As of|2017|1}} [[Steam Locomotives |Steam locomotives]] currently on display while awaiting overhaul are:*[[GWR Mogul 7325]] (footplate accessible, including for the less able)
*[[LMS Stanier Class 5 45110]]
*[[LMS Ivatt Class 2 46443]]
*[[LNER 223162 Mineral Wagon]]
In ==Exhibitions=={{As of|2016|12}} current exhibitions are: *Terence Cuneo - The Man and His Mouse - new in 2016, showcasing the work of the famous railway artist.*Severn Valley Railway - Our first 50 years. An exhibition first shown in 2015 a new display was introduced , celebrating in words and pictures 50 years of the Severn Valley Railway. There are numerous other exhibits*Peter’s Railway Young Engineers’ Centre - explains about railway engineering and how a steam locomotive works, video features for "any young steam fans and interactive itemsbudding engineers."
Facilities There are numerous other exhibits, video features and interactive items. ==Events==The Engine House is licensed for Civil Marriage Ceremonies which can be conducted in a variety of railway themed locations.<ref>[http://www.svr.co.uk/Weddings.aspx SVR website] (retrieved 7 January 2017)</ref> {{As of|2017}} other events at The Engine House include:*Children's 'Family Fun' events are held during half-terms and school holidays.*Open House Weekend*Peppa Pig and George*Christmas Gift Fayre*Christmas Carol Trains*Christmas carvery ==Facilities==These include the 'Flag & Whistle Food Stop' restaurant, a [[List of shops | gift shop]] and an outdoor children's play area. The restaurant balcony and outdoor picnic areas overlook the line and give good views of trains leaving and arriving at Highley.
Entry to the Engine House is free with possession of a valid ‘Freedom of the line’ ticket; otherwise an admission fee is payable.
==Gallery==
