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'''From March 2020 In April 2023 the SVR is closed until announced the end launch of July due a '''Survival Fund''' to enable it to overcome the [[2020 coronavirus disease (COVIDcurrent financial crisis and implement longer-19) pandemic]]term plans for its future. The SVR has launched a Fight Back Fund Information and details of how to help the Railway through this emergency; details donate may be found on the SVR's [https://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=921 heresurvival/ Survival Fund]'''. The King and Castle pub at Kidderminster and the Railwayman's Arms pub at Bridgnorth will reopen on 4 Julypage.
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[[<!--IMAGE FILE-->File:GWR_65620_20160504Eardington_20180603.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->GWR 65620 'Vanfit' Covered Goods VanEardington | GWR 65620 Eardington is a vacuumsituated on Eardington Bank, mid-braked covered goods wagon or 'Merchandise Van' with a capacity of 12 tonsway between Bridgnorth and Hampton Loade. This type of wagon had In recent years, rebuilding the telegraph code 'VANFIT'. 65620 platform was one of 700 such vans built between July 1945 completed in 2019 and May 1947, at the end of water tower was dismantled in 2021. Although the GWR's existence as a separate companystation no longer features in daily operations, it resumed use during gala events in 2023 more than 40 years since regular timetabled trains ceased. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->GWR 65620 'Vanfit' Covered Goods VanEardington | (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].
=== Categories of article ===
*[[Station Truck | The Severn Valley Railway Station Truck]]
*[[Engineer's Line References]]
*[[Heritage buses and other vehicles]]
*[[Special:Nearby|What's nearby]] (Requires GPS enabled device)
Unsurprisingly, there are a large number of questions about the SVR, both in pre-preservation days and for a number of historical items since then. Take a visit down to [[Query Corner]] to see if you have a recollection relating to some long forgotten event, or know of a reliable source (maybe an early edition of the [[Severn Valley Railway News | SVR News]]?) that might have the information we need!
In addition are a number of [[:Category:Stub articles|stub articles]] requiring further input.
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