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Home locomotives are planned to include GWR Pannier Tank No 7714 and ex-Port Talbot Railway Tank No. 813, subject to completion of overhauls. Also Small prarie No: 4566 is due to make her last Gala appearance before withdrawal . Normal fares apply.<br>
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Home locomotives are planned to include [[GWR Pannier 7714|GWR Pannier Tank No 7714]] and [[GWR 813 Saddle Tank|ex-Port Talbot Railway Tank No. 813]], subject to completion of overhauls. In addition, [[GWR Small Prairie 4566|Small Prairie 4566]] is due to make her last Gala appearance before withdrawal . Normal fares apply.<br>
  
  

Revision as of 08:42, 18 October 2016

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

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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.

SVR Live is also an official SVRSevern Valley Railway 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. SVRSevern Valley Railway 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. The sister Web Round UpIn reference to the direction of travel means towards the major terminus (i.e. towards Kidderminster on the present day SVR) covers items in the public domain and on the internet which relate to the Severn Valley Railway. Links are shown to point readers towards the original source, rather than reproducing every detail.

SVR-Online Forum is an unofficial discussion forum, run on a voluntary basis for members, volunteers and SVRSevern Valley Railway enthusiasts. Day to day ‘chat’ takes place on SVRSevern Valley Railway-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.

Current and forthcoming events

(All locomotives subject to availability.)

  • Season Finale Gala: An end of season gala will be held on 4-6 November. Visiting locomotives are:
LMSLondon Midland & Scottish Railway 'Crab' No 13065, courtesy of the East Lancashire Railway Company Limited
GWRGreat Western Railway 4200 class 2-8-0T No 4270, courtesy of Jeremy Hosking and the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam Railway Plc

Home locomotives are planned to include GWR Pannier Tank No 7714 and ex-Port Talbot Railway Tank No. 813, subject to completion of overhauls. In addition, Small Prairie 4566 is due to make her last Gala appearance before withdrawal . Normal fares apply.


2017 Events

Dates announced for 2017 events are as follows:

Spring Steam Gala: 17-19 March (Revised fares)
Open House Weekend: 8-9 April (Normal fares)
Peppa Pig & George Visit: 6-7 May (Revised fares)
Spring Diesel Festival: 18-20 May (Revised fares)
Mixed Traction Day: 21 May (Normal fares)
Step Back to the 1940s: 24-25 June, 1-2 July (Revised fares)
Peep Behind the Scenes: 15 July (Normal fares + supplement)
Classic Vehicle Day: 30 July (Normal fares)
Steam on the Road: 12-13 August (Normal fares)
On the Buses: 2 September (Normal fares)
Autumn Steam Gala: 21-24 September (Revised fares)

Other dates for 2017 are still being finalised, including Engine House Events, Ghost Trains, Season Finale Gala and Santa & Christmas Experiences.

See also

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