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[http://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=806 Dates announced] for 2018 events are as follows:
 
[http://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=806 Dates announced] for 2018 events are as follows:
*Spring Steam Gala: March 16 - 18. First guest announced as LNER B12 No. 8572, courtesy of the M&GN Joint Railway Society and the North Norfolk Railway
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:*'''Bellerophon''', Haydock Foundry 0-6-0WT courtesy of the Vintage Carriage Trust and Foxfield Railway
 
*Open House Weekend: April 7 & 8
 
*Open House Weekend: April 7 & 8
 
*Paw Patrol Visit: April 28 & 29
 
*Paw Patrol Visit: April 28 & 29

Revision as of 15:38, 30 September 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.

Forthcoming special events

(All locomotives subject to availability.)

2017 Events

  • Christmas Gift Fayre: 21-22 October with gifts galore with a festive twist at the Engine House (Normal fares).
  • Take a ride on the Ghost Train: 26-28 October Dare to take a thrilling trip into the night (Revised fares).
  • Take a ride on the Ghost Train: 26-28 October Dare to take a thrilling trip into the night (Revised fares).
  • Santa Steam Specials: December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24. Travel by steam train from Kidderminster to Santa's grotto at Arley. Advance booking essential, see SVR website for remaining ticket availability.
  • Santa Heralds: 19-23 December. Travel with Santa on a trip from Kidderminster to Highley. Advance booking essential, tickets available in August.
  • Christmas Carol Trains: December 2, 9, 16, 23. A festive diesel rail-car trip from Kidderminster to Highley. Advance booking essential, tickets available in August.

2018 Events

Dates announced for 2018 events are as follows:

  • Spring Steam Gala: March 16 - 18. Guests announced to date are:
  • LNERLondon & North Eastern Railway 8572, HoldenStephen Dewar Holden, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the Great Eastern Railway 1908-1912 B12 (GERGreat Eastern Railway S69) 4-6-0 courtesy of the M&GN Joint Railway Society and the North Norfolk Railway
  • 60163 Tornado, New build Peppercorn A1 4-6-2 courtesy of the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust
  • Bellerophon, Haydock Foundry 0-6-0WT courtesy of the Vintage Carriage Trust and Foxfield Railway
  • Open House Weekend: April 7 & 8
  • Paw Patrol Visit: April 28 & 29
  • Spring Diesel Festival: May 17 - 19
  • Mixed Traction Day: May 20
  • Goods Gala: June 2 & 3
  • Step back to the 1940s: June 30 & July 1, 7, 8
  • Peep Behind the Scenes: July 14 & 15 (TBC)
  • Classic Vehicle Day: July 29
  • Steam on the Road: August 11 & 12
  • On the Buses: September 2
  • Autumn Steam Gala: September 20 - 23
  • Small Engine Weekend: September 29 & 30
  • Ghost Trains: October 25 - 27 (TBC)

All dates are subject to change, with further event details available soon...

See also

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