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Revision as of 21:21, 14 May 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 Diesel Festival: The annual diesel gala, continuing in its new spring slot, on 18-20 May (Revised fares). Visiting locomotives announced are:
Class 17 No. D8568, courtesy of The Diesel Traction Group
Class 20 No. 20189, courtesy of Michael Owen
Class 20 No. 20205, courtesy of Michael Owen
Class 31 No. 31271, courtesy of A1A Locomotives Ltd
Class 33 No. 33035, courtesy of The Pioneer Diesel Group
Class 33 No. 33108, courtesy of Class 33/1 Preservation Company
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 47 No. 47192, courtesy of Crewe Heritage Trust
Class 47 No. 47828, courtesy of D05 Preservation Ltd & Dartmoor Railway
Class 50 No. 50008 Thunderer, courtesy of Garcia Hanson
Class 55 No. 55022 Royal Scots Grey, courtesy of Martin Walker
Class 60 No. 60100 [identity TBC], courtesy of DB Cargo UK
Class 66 No. 66771 [identity TBC], courtesy of GBRfGB Railfreight, a main line rail freight operating company.
Class 73 No. 73107, courtesy of GBRfGB Railfreight, a main line rail freight operating company.
Class 73 No. 73965, courtesy of GBRfGB Railfreight, a main line rail freight operating company.
Class 88 No. 88003, courtesy of Direct Rail Services
  • Mixed Traction Day: A selection of visiting locomotives from the Spring Diesel Festival will operate alongside steam locomotives on 21 May (Normal fares). Visiting locomotives announced are:
Class 33 No. 33108, courtesy of Class 33/1 Preservation Company
Class 45 No. 45041 Royal Tank Regiment, courtesy of Peak Locomotive Co Ltd
Class 47 No. 47828, courtesy of D05 Preservation Ltd & Dartmoor Railway
No. 926 Repton - Southern Railways 'Schools' class, courtesy of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.

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

See also

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