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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=71 '''Peppa Pig & George Visit''']: 6-7 May (Revised fares)  
 
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=71 '''Peppa Pig & George Visit''']: 6-7 May (Revised fares)  
 
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=101 '''Spring Diesel Festival''']: The annual diesel gala, continuing in its new spring slot, on 18-20 May (Revised fares). Visiting locomotives announced so far are:
 
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=101 '''Spring Diesel Festival''']: The annual diesel gala, continuing in its new spring slot, on 18-20 May (Revised fares). Visiting locomotives announced so far are:
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:Class 45 No. 45060 Sherwood Forester, courtesy of The Pioneer Diesel Group
 
:Class 55 No. 55022 Royal Scots Grey, courtesy of Martin Walker
 
:Class 55 No. 55022 Royal Scots Grey, courtesy of Martin Walker
 
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=113 '''Mixed Traction Day''']: A selection of visiting locomotives from the Spring Diesel Festival will operate alongside steam locomotives on 21 May (Normal fares).
 
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=113 '''Mixed Traction Day''']: A selection of visiting locomotives from the Spring Diesel Festival will operate alongside steam locomotives on 21 May (Normal fares).

Revision as of 17:50, 13 January 2017

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. SVRSevern Valley Railway Live contains regular monthly news announcements, although these are of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades. It is also regularly updated with news from various sources, including social media and SVRSevern Valley Railway-related websites. Information which is publicly accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables, lineside photography policy and application forms, 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.

‘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 through SVRSevern Valley Railway Live. 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) covered items in the public domain and on the internet relating to the Severn Valley Railway, with links shown to point readers towards the original source rather than reproducing every detail: its final edition was in December 2016 as 'Express Points' moved to an online only delivery.

SVRSevern Valley Railway Online’ is a secure password-protected intranet site is used by the SVRSevern Valley Railway for internal communication with staff and Working Members.

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.)

Dates announced for 2017 events are as follows:

  • Spring Steam Gala: The annual spring gala will be held on 17-19 March (Revised fares). Visiting locomotives announced so far are:
LMSLondon Midland & Scottish Railway IvattHenry George Ivatt, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway 1946-1948. CME of BR (London Midland Region) 1948-1951 2 No. 41312, courtesy of the Mid-Hants Railway & John Jones
SRSouthern Railway BulleidOliver Vaughan Snell Bulleid, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the Southern Railway 1937-1948 Battle of Britain Class No 34081 '92 Squadron', courtesy of the Battle of Britain Locomotive Society & the Nene Valley Railway (first visit to the SVRSevern Valley Railway)
  • Open House Weekend: An event featuring behind-the-scenes tours, model railways on display, and other attractions on 8-9 April (Normal fares).
  • Peppa Pig & George Visit: 6-7 May (Revised fares)
  • Spring Diesel Festival: The annual diesel gala, continuing in its new spring slot, on 18-20 May (Revised fares). Visiting locomotives announced so far are:
Class 31 No. 31271, courtesy of A1A Locomotives Ltd
Class 33 No. 33035, courtesy of The Pioneer Diesel Group
Class 45 No. 45041 Royal Tank Regiment, courtesy of Peak Locomotive Co Ltd
Class 45 No. 45060 Sherwood Forester, courtesy of The Pioneer Diesel Group
Class 55 No. 55022 Royal Scots Grey, courtesy of Martin Walker

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

See also

Main Page
SVR website Special Events
Links to other web sites with an SVR connection