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[[2020 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic]]: In April 2023 the SVR announced the launch of a '''Survival Fund'''to enable it to overcome the current financial crisis and implement longer-term plans for its future. Information and details of October passenger services how to donate may be found on the SVR Official website [https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=170 here]; pre-booking is advised.''' The Valley Suite, shop and King and Castle pub at Kidderminster; The Engine House at Highley; and the Refreshment Room, shop and Railwayman's Arms pub at Bridgnorth are also open - opening times are [https://www.svr.co.uk/PubsRestaurants.aspx here] and [https:/survival/www.svr.co.uk/Opening-Hours.aspx here]. The SVR has launched a Fight Back Survival Fund to help the Railway through this emergency; details may be found [https://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=921 here]page.
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[[<!--IMAGE FILE--> File:Wribbenhall Viaduct 1897Eardington_20180603.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> Locomotives used on the Severn Valley Branch in commercial service Eardington | A wide variety of locomotives were used Eardington is situated on the Severn Valley Branch in commercial service. 2Eardington Bank, mid-4-0 locomotives way between Bridgnorth and 'Metro Tanks' were generally used for passenger traffic up to World War 1Hampton Loade. The early 1920s saw the introduction of auto coachesIn recent years, while rebuilding the end of platform was completed in 2019 and the 1920s saw new GWR 'small prairies' on the linewater tower was dismantled in 2021. These became Although the main source of motive power until the 1950sstation no longer features in daily operations, supplemented by 0-6-0 pannier tanksit resumed use during gala events in 2023 more than 40 years since regular timetabled trains ceased. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> Locomotives used on the Severn Valley Branch in commercial service Eardington | (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 ===
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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