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This page provides a brief summary of current and forthcoming events on the SVR, and links to where further information can be found. Historical information will be moved to the [[Severn Valley Railway Timeline 20102020-2019 2029 | latest history timeline page]] as necessary.

The [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/ <b>'''SVR Main Web Site</b>'''] is primarily aimed at the travelling public. It includes all the latest news relevant to that sector, including details of forthcoming events, timetables, locomotive rosters, ticket sales and so on.

[httphttps://www.svrliveyoutube.com/Pagesc/defaultSevernValleyRailwayOfficial The '''SVR YouTube channel'''] hosts live webcams and a regular production of wide range of videos from across the SVR. [https://www.svrlive.aspx <b>com '''SVR Live</b>'''] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. A secure section of this site is used by Working Members for internal communication. Information which is publically publicly accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables, lineside photography policy and application forms, and so on. SVR Live Certain pages from time to time are secured for password-protected use by Working Members for internal communication on AGMs and the like. Until 2018 it also contains regular monthly carried news announcements, although these are of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades, plus regular updates from various sources, including social media and SVR-related websites. <b>'[https://www. The svrlive.com/expresspointshome Express Points]'</b> is the Working Members’ monthly newsletter ‘Express Points’ which moved to an online only delivery in January 2017. It is distributed by email to those who have registered, and it also publically publicly accessibleon SVR Live, which includes an archive of past editions. <b>'[https://www.svrlive.com/branchlineshome Branch Lines]'</b> is a monthly newsletter for SVR Members, Shareholders and supporters. It is published on SVR Live, which includes an archive since April 2017.

[http:<b>‘SVR Online’</b> and <b>'Microsoft Teams'</forum.svra.org.uk/ b> and its associated <b>'SVR-Online ForumTODAY'</b>] is an unofficial discussion forum, run on a voluntary basis in conjunction with channel are secure password-protected intranet sites used by the [[Severn Valley Railway Association]] (SVRA). Day to day ‘chat’ takes place on SVR-related topics such as Special Events, Motive Power, Rolling Stock for internal communication with staff and so on. Access is freely available, although it is necessary to register before being able to postWorking Members.

==Current and forthcoming events==The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on [https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial/ '''Facebook'''], [Filehttps:SVR50Headboard_20150307//twitter.jpg|thumb|200px|right| Celebrating 50 years since the formation of the SVRcom/svrofficialsite '''Twitter'''], [https://www.tiktok.com/@severnvalleyrailway '''TikTok''']and [https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''](All locomotives subject to availability.)

==Forthcoming special events==*18-21 April: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-steam-gala-2/ Spring Steam Gala]. Guest locomotives::'''1369''': GWR Collett 1366 class 0-6-0PT:'''32636 'Christmas Santa services'Fenchurch''[LBSCR 72] ''': LBSCR Stroudley A1 Terrier class 0-6-0T:'''Lambton Collieries No 29''': Kitson & Co 0-6-2T*4-5 May: [https://svr. co.uk/event/spring-model-railway-weekend-2024/ Spring Model Railway Weekend]*16-19 May: [httphttps://wwwsvr.co.uk/event/spring-diesel-festival/ Spring Diesel Festival]. Guest locomotives::'''37263''' and '''37409 Loch Awe''': E.E. Class 37 Co-Cos :'''43XXX''' and '''43XXX''': BR Class 43 Bo-Bo ex-HST power cars :'''[[BR Class 46 D182 | D182]]''' (46045): BR Class 46 1Co-Co1 ([[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|on hire)]]:'''59XXX''': GM Electro-Motive Division Class 59 Co-Co:'''69009 Western Consort''': BR Class 69 Co-Co:'''700XX''' and ''700XX''': GE PowerHaul Class 70 Co-Cos:'''73119 Paul Taylor''': E.E. Class 73/1 Bo-Bo*15-16 June: [https://svr.co.uk/NewsItemevent/mixed-traction-real-ale-festival-2024/ Real Ale & Mixed Traction Festival]*21 June: [[Members & Shareholders Weekend#2024_Supporters.aspx?a=503 Details E2.80.99_Day |Supporters’ Day]]*29-30 June and latest availability 6-7 July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/step-back-to-the-1940/ Step Back to the 1940s]*27-28 July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/kidderminster-station-40th-anniversary/ Kidderminster Station 40th Anniversary]*10-11 August: [https://svr.co.uk/event/vintage-transport-extravaganza-2024/ Vintage Transport Extravaganza]*19-22 September: [https://svr.co.uk/event/autumn-steam-gala-2023-4/ Autumn Steam Gala]*3-6 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/autumn- only a handful of spaces remaindiesel-bash/ Autumn Diesel Bash]*19-20 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/o-gauge-get-together-2024/ O Gauge Get Together]*26, 30-31 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/ghost-trains-2024/2024-10-26/ Ghost Trains]

==See also==*[[Main Page]]*[http://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=706 '''Spring Steam Gala'''[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]: The Spring Steam Gala will be on 18-20 March 2016. The first guest has been announced as GWR Pannier Tank 6430 from the Llangollen Railway, courtesy of Hugh Shipton

==Links==*[httphttps://wwwsvr.co.uk/all-events/ SVR website Special Events]*[https://svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=691 '''Autumn Steam Gala'''whats-on/calendar-timetables-and-roster/ Locomotive roster]*[https: Iconic loco '''Flying Scotsman''' will be one of the star attractions at the 2016 Autumn Steam Gala from September 22nd//svr.co.uk/whats-on/calendar-timetables-and-25th. roster/#diesel-roster Diesel locomotive roster]

==See also==[[Main PageCategory: The Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]