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This page provides a brief summary of current and forthcoming events on the SVR, and links to where further information can be found. Historical information will be moved to the [[Severn Valley Railway Timeline 2010-2019 | latest history timeline page]] as necessary.
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This page provides a brief summary of current and forthcoming events on the SVR, and links to where further information can be found. Historical information will be moved to the [[Severn Valley Railway Timeline 2020-2029 | latest history timeline page]] as necessary.
  
 
==Links to sources of information==
 
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The [http://www.svr.co.uk/ <b>SVR Main Web Site</b>] is  primarily aimed at the travelling public.  It includes all the latest news relevant to that sector, including details of forthcoming events, timetables, locomotive rosters, ticket sales and so on.
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The [https://www.svr.co.uk/ '''SVR Main Web Site'''] is  primarily aimed at the travelling public.  It includes all the latest news relevant to that sector, including details of forthcoming events, timetables, locomotive rosters, ticket sales and so on.
  
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[http://www.svrlive.com/Pages/default.aspx <b>SVR Live</b>] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. A secure section of this site is used by Working Members for internal communication. Information which is publically accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables, lineside photography policy and application forms, and so on. SVR Live also contains regular monthly news announcements, although these are of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades.  The Working Members’ monthly newsletter ‘Express Points’ is also publically accessible.
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[https://www.youtube.com/c/SevernValleyRailwayOfficial The '''SVR YouTube channel'''] hosts live webcams and a regular production of wide range of videos from across the SVR.
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[http://forum.svra.org.uk/ <b>SVR-Online Forum</b>] is an unofficial discussion forum, run on a voluntary basis in conjunction with the Severn Valley Railway Association (SVRA).  Day to day ‘chat’ takes place on SVR-related topics such as Special Events, Motive Power, Rolling Stock and so on.  Access is freely available, although it is necessary to register before being able to post.
 
  
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[https://www.svrlive.com '''SVR Live'''] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. Information which is publicly accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables and so on. Certain pages from time to time are secured for password-protected use by Working Members for internal communication on AGMs and the like. Until 2018 it also carried news announcements concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades, plus regular updates from various sources, including social media and SVR-related websites.
  
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==Current events==
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<b>'[https://www.svrlive.com/expresspointshome Express Points]'</b> is the Working Members’ monthly newsletter which moved to an online only delivery in January 2017. It is distributed by email to those who have registered, and it also publicly accessible on SVR Live, which includes an archive of past editions.
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(All locomotives subject to availability.)
 
  
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===50th Anniversary events (2015)===
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<b>'[https://www.svrlive.com/branchlineshome Branch Lines]'</b> is a monthly newsletter for SVR Members, Shareholders and supporters. It is published on SVR Live, which includes an archive since April 2017.
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<b>‘SVR Online’</b> and <b>'Microsoft Teams'</b> and its associated <b>'SVR TODAY'</b> channel are secure password-protected intranet sites used by the SVR for internal communication with staff and Working Members.
  
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2015 marks the 50th anniversary of beginning of the Severn Valley Railway in preservation. A number of events are planned in celebration, including the following:
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The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on [https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial/ '''Facebook'''], [https://twitter.com/svrofficialsite '''Twitter'''], [https://www.tiktok.com/@severnvalleyrailway '''TikTok'''] and [https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''].
  
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=65 '''Spring Steam Gala''']:  March 20th-22nd. The full list of gala visitors, as of 04/02/2015, is:
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==Forthcoming special events==
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** WD Austerity 2-8-0 'Dub Dee' No. 90733, from the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
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*15-16 June: [https://svr.co.uk/event/mixed-traction-real-ale-festival-2024/ Real Ale & Mixed Traction Festival]
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** GWR pannier tank No. 5786, a former resident currently liveried as L92, from the South Devon Railway
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*21 June: [[Members & Shareholders Weekend#2024_Supporters.E2.80.99_Day |Supporters’ Day]]
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** GWR 2-8-0T No. 4270, from the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
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*29-30 June and 6-7 July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/step-back-to-the-1940/ Step Back to the 1940s]
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** LNWR coal tank No. 1054, from the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
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*27-28 July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/kidderminster-station-40th-anniversary/ Kidderminster Station 40th Anniversary]
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=67 '''Members and Shareholders weekend''']: April 11th-12th. Open to all comers, a chance to visit areas of the railway not normally open to the public.  Organised by [[The 4150 Fund]].<br>
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*10-11 August: [https://svr.co.uk/event/vintage-transport-extravaganza-2024/ Vintage Transport Extravaganza]
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=89 '''Ladies Day''']: July 25th. Returning in 2015 by popular demand.<br>
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*19-22 September: [https://svr.co.uk/event/autumn-steam-gala-2023-4/ Autumn Steam Gala]
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=68 '''Autumn Steam Gala''']:  September 17th-20th.  Preview day on Thursday, and all night running on Friday and Saturday.<br>
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*3-6 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/autumn-diesel-bash/ Autumn Diesel Bash]
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=62 '''Diesel Enthusiasts Gala''']: October 1st-3rd. Three days of Diesel only action. Guests announced as of February 2015 are:
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*19-20 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/o-gauge-get-together-2024/ O Gauge Get Together]
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**No. D9531 'Teddy Bear', with thanks to the East Lancashire Railway Diesel Group
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*26, 30-31 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/ghost-trains-2024/2024-10-26/ Ghost Trains]
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**No. D7076 'Hymek', with thanks to the East Lancashire Railway Diesel Group
 
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**No. 55019 Royal Highland Fusilier 'Deltic', with thanks to the Deltic Preservation Society
 
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=86 '''Manor 50''']: November 14th-15th. In conjunction with [[The Erlestoke Manor Fund]], 7802 Bradley Manor and 7812 Erlestoke Manor will be running in a recreation of the Cambrian Coast Railway of 1965.
 
  
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Other 50th anniversary events will also be taking place.
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==See also==
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*[[Main Page]]
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*[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]
  
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===Other news===
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==Links==
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*[https://svr.co.uk/all-events/ SVR website Special Events]
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*[https://svr.co.uk/whats-on/calendar-timetables-and-roster/ Locomotive roster]
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*[https://svr.co.uk/whats-on/calendar-timetables-and-roster/#diesel-roster Diesel locomotive roster]
  
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[[Category: The Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]
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==See also==
 
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[[Main Page]]
 

Latest revision as of 13:09, 20 May 2024

This page provides a brief summary of current and forthcoming events on the SVRSevern Valley Railway, and links to where further information can be found. Historical information will be moved to the latest history timeline page as necessary.

Links to sources of information

(Links will open in a new window)

The SVR Main Web Site is primarily aimed at the travelling public. It includes all the latest news relevant to that sector, including details of forthcoming events, timetables, locomotive rosters, ticket sales and so on.

The SVR YouTube channel hosts live webcams and a regular production of wide range of videos from across the SVRSevern Valley Railway.

SVR Live is also an official SVRSevern Valley Railway web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. Information which is publicly accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables and so on. Certain pages from time to time are secured for password-protected use by Working Members for internal communication on AGMs and the like. Until 2018 it also carried news announcements concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades, plus regular updates from various sources, including social media and SVRSevern Valley Railway-related websites.

'Express Points' is the Working Members’ monthly newsletter which moved to an online only delivery in January 2017. It is distributed by email to those who have registered, and it also publicly accessible on SVRSevern Valley Railway Live, which includes an archive of past editions.

'Branch Lines' is a monthly newsletter for SVRSevern Valley Railway Members, Shareholders and supporters. It is published on SVRSevern Valley Railway Live, which includes an archive since April 2017.

‘SVRSevern Valley Railway Online’ and 'Microsoft Teams' and its associated 'SVRSevern Valley Railway TODAY' channel are secure password-protected intranet sites used by the SVRSevern Valley Railway for internal communication with staff and Working Members.

The SVRSevern Valley Railway has active official Social Media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram.

Forthcoming special events

See also

Links

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