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[[<!--IMAGE FILE-->File:LMS_26880_20150322Gods_Wonderful_Railway_Screenshot_302080.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> LMS Brake Third Corridor 26880 Caledonian Railway Covered Goods Van 302080| LMS Brake Third Corridor 26880 Caledonian Railway Goods Van 2080 was built in 1950 by BR at Derby and was later used as a test vehicleone of the first four wagons to arrive on the SVR post-preservation. It arrived at subsequently carried both CR and LMS livery, the SVR latter as seen in 1972 and served as a stores vehicle for many years1980 TV drama God's Wonderful Railway (pictured). It then underwent a restoration which lasted for more than 20 After some yearsstored out of use, finally entering service as it left the SVR for a wheelchair-accessible coach new home in 2012 some fifty years after preservation2016. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> LMS Brake Third Corridor 26880 Caledonian Railway Covered Goods Van 302080| (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].
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 how to donate may be found on the SVR's [https://svr.co.uk/survival/ Survival Fund] page.
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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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