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[[<!--IMAGE FILE-->File:Sutton_Bridge_Junction_Signal_Box_Front_20210507LNWR_76738_20231014.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> Sutton Bridge Junction Signal Box LNWR 76738 (fictitious) 4-Wheel Tranship Van | Sutton Bridge Junction Signal Box "76738" is an operational signal box on Network Rail. It is located approximately &frac34; of a mile south of Shrewsbury stationLondon and North Western Railway Company 10-ton Goods Van, and controls [[Sutton Bridge Junction]]although it carries a fictitious number as its true identity is unknown. It originally controlled After restoration it saw limited use in the connection between the Severn Valley Branch SVR's demonstration goods train, but due to its age and the rest of the network wooden underframe it is now in static use as a sales coach at ShrewsburyBridgnorth. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> Sutton Bridge Junction Signal Box LNWR 76738 (fictitious) 4-Wheel Tranship Van | (Full article...)]]]]
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For 101 years between 1862 and 1963, the Severn Valley Railway formed part of the national railway network, running for 40 miles between Hartlebury and Shrewsbury. Established as a separate company, it was mainly operated by the [[Great Western Railway]] (GWR) and later by British Railways (BR).
The present day [[Severn Valley Railway]] (SVR) was established in 1965 to preserve part of the line as a heritage railway. Today it has [[list of stations | six stations and two halts]] and runs for 16 miles along the Severn Valley between [[Bridgnorth]] in Shropshire and [[Kidderminster]] in Worcestershire, following the course of the River Severn for much of its route. Train services are hauled predominantly by Operations involve a mixture of steam locomotives, regularly supplemented by a diesel multiple unit and heritage diesel locomotive -hauled trainsservices.
This unofficial website is a project aimed to collect information and record events relating to the SVR, both past and present.
For timetables, fare information, and news about special events, please visit the [http://www.svr.co.uk SVR Official Website]. Other news and information of interest to members, shareholders and enthusiasts can be found on [https://www.svrlive.com/home SVRLive].
[[2020 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic]]: In April 2023 the SVR has launched announced the launch of a Fight Back '''Survival Fund ''' to enable it to help overcome the Railway through this emergency, current financial crisis and implement longer-term plans for its future. Information and details of how to donate may be found on the SVR's [https://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=921 heresurvival/ Survival Fund]page.
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