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:The SVR announced the hire of [[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|diesels 37688 and 40135]] for 2018-2019, the former for PWay work and the latter to utilise its steam heat capability. [[BR Class 50 50026 Indomitable|50026 Indomitable]] arrived for commercial repairs in the [[Diesel Depot]]. Didcot Railway Centre announced 6023 'King Edward II' would be moved by road to the SVR in February for testing of her revised draughting, then operating some timetabled trains and attending the Spring gala.

:Winter works saw track either side of [[Bewdley Tunnel]] being cleaned of badly contaminated ballast; the last part of the remedial work to the embankment slippage around the [[Accommodation bridge near Severn Lodge|County Boundary]] area; the partial rebuilding of the platform face at [[Eardington]]; lining of the loco water tank at [[Kidderminster]], and at the same location swapping the water column adjacent to platform 1 runround from a fixed column to a standard GWR swing arm type. At [[Waterworks Crossing|Waterworks straight]] welding was completed to a position that restored line speed following Winter Works in 2017. Permanent Way work also took place at [[Highley|Highley bank]] and [[Kidderminster Carriage Shed]].<ref>[https://www.svrlive.com/winter-works-2018 SVRLive]</ref>

:The railway's published fare structure withdrew discounted fares for Seniors (60+), who instead paid the full adult fare. In addition, it introduced a version of the [[Annual Family Pass]] for single adults.

:On 30 January the polystyrene patterns for the casting of new cylinders for [[GWR 4930 Hagley Hall]] were completed at Premier Patterns following comprehensive design work by Stafford Road Design Ltd.

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:On 23 July, [[45110|Black 5 45110]] was moved from the Engine House to Kidderminster in preparation for the August 'End of Steam' events. [[D4100]] provided the motive power.<ref>[https://youtu.be/ao2UcTmxYnQ Vidoe on Sharpo's World]</ref>

==Locomotives used==