<b>‘SVR Online’</b> is a secure password-protected intranet site is used by the SVR for internal communication with staff and Working Members.
[http://forum.svra.org.uk/ '''SVR-Online Forum'''] is an unofficial discussion forum, run on a voluntary basis for members, volunteers and SVR enthusiasts. Day to day ‘chat’ takes place on SVR-related topics such as Special Events, Motive Power, Rolling Stock and so on. Access is freely available, although it is necessary to register before being able to post.
==Current and forthcoming events==
(All locomotives subject to availability.)
[http://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx Dates announced] for 2017 events are as follows:
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=101 '''Spring Diesel Festival''']: The annual diesel gala, continuing in its new spring slot, on 18-20 May (Revised fares). Visiting locomotives announced are:
:Class 17 No. D8568, courtesy of The [[Diesel Traction Group]]
:Class 20 No. 20189, courtesy of Michael Owen
:Class 20 No. 20205, courtesy of Michael Owen
:Class 31 No. 31271, courtesy of A1A Locomotives Ltd
:Class 33 No. 33035, courtesy of The Pioneer Diesel Group
:Class 33 No. 33108, courtesy of Class 33/1 Preservation Company
:Class 45 No. 45041 Royal Tank Regiment, courtesy of Peak Locomotive Co Ltd
:Class 45 No. 45060 Sherwood Forester, courtesy of The Pioneer Diesel Group
:Class 47 No. 47192, courtesy of Crewe Heritage Trust
:Class 47 No. 47828, courtesy of D05 Preservation Ltd & Dartmoor Railway
:Class 50 No. 50008 Thunderer, courtesy of Garcia Hanson
:Class 55 No. 55022 Royal Scots Grey, courtesy of Martin Walker
:Class 60 No. 60100 [identity TBC], courtesy of DB Cargo UK
:Class 66 No. 66771, courtesy of GBRf
:Class 73 No. 73107, courtesy of GBRf
:Class 73 No. 73965, courtesy of GBRf
:Class 88 No. 88003 [identity TBC], courtesy of Direct Rail Services
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=113 '''Mixed Traction Day''']: A selection of visiting locomotives from the Spring Diesel Festival will operate alongside steam locomotives on 21 May (Normal fares). Visiting locomotives announced are:
:Class 33 No. 33108, courtesy of Class 33/1 Preservation Company
:Class 45 No. 45041 Royal Tank Regiment, courtesy of Peak Locomotive Co Ltd
:Class 47 No. 47828, courtesy of D05 Preservation Ltd & Dartmoor Railway
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=49 '''Step Back to the 1940s''']: The annual 1940s event will take place on 24-25 June and 1-2 July (Revised fares).
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=50 '''Peep Behind the Scenes''']: 15 July (Normal fares + supplement)
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=100 '''Autumn Steam Gala''']: 21-24 September with visiting locomotives and the return of all-night running (Revised fares). Visiting locomotives announced are:
:No. 926 Repton - Southern Railways 'Schools' class, courtesy of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
:No. 564 - Great Eastern Railway 'Y14', courtesy of M&GN Joint Railway Society & North Norfolk Railway
:No. 323 Bluebell - South Eastern & Chatham Railway 'P', courtesy of Bluebell Railway Plc
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=106 '''Christmas Gift Fayre''']: 21-22 October with gifts galore with a festive twist at the Engine House (Normal fares).
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=105 '''Take a ride on the Ghost Train''']: 26-28 October Dare to take a thrilling trip into the night (Revised fares).
