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[[2020 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic]]: In April 2023 the SVR announced the launch of a '''Survival Fund'''Following to enable it to overcome the government announcement on Saturday 31 October about new national Covidcurrent financial crisis and implement longer-19 restrictions, the Severn Valley Railway will close from Thursday 5 November up to and including 2 Decemberterm plans for its future. The railway's pubs, cafes Information and shops will also shut'''. Further details of how to donate may be found on the SVR's [https://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=947 here]. The SVR has launched a Fight Back survival/ 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:LMS 2300 20150322BR_1682_20150307.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> LMS Corridor Third 2300 BR 1682 Restaurant Buffet | LMS Corridor Third 2300 E1682 is a BR Mk 1 Buffet Restaurant carriage. It was a Stanier design, although H G Ivatt had become CME acquired by the time it was built in 1946. After withdrawal by SVR (BR ) Buffet Car Fund in 1966, 2300 was internally stripped 1981 and used for the next 11 many years as a store room by Bass Charrington in Plymouth. Its restoration between 1978 and 1984, as well as being one of the most comprehensive rebuilds undertaken at on the time, was largely responsible for establishing the Bridgnorth C&W teamSevern Valley Venturer dining service. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> LMS Corridor Third 2300 BR 1682 Restaurant Buffet | (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].
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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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