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:*'''LMS 6233 Duchess of Sutherland''', Stanier 8P Coronation Pacific 4-6-2 courtesy of The Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust | :*'''LMS 6233 Duchess of Sutherland''', Stanier 8P Coronation Pacific 4-6-2 courtesy of The Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust | ||
:*'''63395''', Raven NER T2 Class 0-8-0 (LNER Q6) courtesy of the North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group (NELPG) and North Yorks. Moors Railway | :*'''63395''', Raven NER T2 Class 0-8-0 (LNER Q6) courtesy of the North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group (NELPG) and North Yorks. Moors Railway | ||
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:''Unfortunately, [[75069|BR Standard 4 No. 75069]] will not be ready in time to star at the event as planned.'' | :''Unfortunately, [[75069|BR Standard 4 No. 75069]] will not be ready in time to star at the event as planned.'' | ||
*Small Engine Weekend: September 29 & 30 | *Small Engine Weekend: September 29 & 30 | ||
Revision as of 15:31, 21 August 2018
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 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 SVRSevern Valley Railway Live, which includes an archive since April 2017.
‘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.
The SVRSevern Valley Railway has active official Social Media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Forthcoming special events
- On the Buses: September 2
- Autumn Steam Gala: September 20 - 23. Guests announced to date are:
- LMSLondon Midland & Scottish Railway 6233 Duchess of Sutherland, StanierWilliam Stanier, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway 1932-1944 8PThe British Railways system of classifying steam locomotives by power using a number from 0, least powerful, to 9, most powerful, followed by either F for freight, P for Passenger or MT for Mixed Traffic. Coronation PacificLocomotive with a 4-6-2 wheel configuration 4-6-2 courtesy of The Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust
- 63395, RavenSir Vincent Litchfield Raven, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the North Eastern Railway 1910-1922 NERNorth Eastern Railway T2 Class 0-8-0 (LNERLondon & North Eastern Railway Q6) courtesy of the North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group (NELPG) and North Yorks. Moors Railway
- 46100 Royal Scot, LMSLondon Midland & Scottish Railway StanierWilliam Stanier, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway 1932-1944 Royal Scot 8PThe British Railways system of classifying steam locomotives by power using a number from 0, least powerful, to 9, most powerful, followed by either F for freight, P for Passenger or MT for Mixed Traffic. Class PacificLocomotive with a 4-6-2 wheel configuration courtesy of The Royal Scot Locomotive & General Trust
- Unfortunately, BR Standard 4 No. 75069 will not be ready in time to star at the event as planned.
- Small Engine Weekend: September 29 & 30
- Class 50 Golden Jubilee: October 4 - 6. An attempt to host the largest operational gathering of one loco type ever staged in preservation (steam or diesel), with at least ten working locos to achieve this. Guests announced to date are:
- 50008 Thunderer: E.E.English Electric Class 50 Co-Co courtesy of Garcia Hanson
- 50017 Royal Oak: E.E.English Electric Class 50 Co-Co courtesy of Neil Boden
- 50026 Indomitable (subject to completion of engine repairs): E.E.English Electric Class 50 Co-Co courtesy of Paul Spracklen
- 50033 Glorious (subject to completion of overhaul): E.E.English Electric Class 50 Co-Co courtesy of Tyseley
- 50050 Fearless: E.E.English Electric Class 50 Co-Co courtesy of Neil Boden
- Supported by Class 50 Alliance locos 50007 Hercules, 50031 Hood, 50035 Ark Royal, 50044 Exeter (subject to completion of engine repairs) and 50049 Defiance.
- Ghost Trains: October 27, 30 and 31
- Christmas Gift Fayre: October 27 & 28
All dates are subject to change. Further details on these events will be released by the SVRSevern Valley Railway in the future.
See also
Main Page
SVR website Special Events
Links to other web sites with an SVR connection
