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The [http://www.svr.co.uk/ '''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.
 
The [http://www.svr.co.uk/ '''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.
  
[http://www.svrlive.com '''SVR Live'''] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. SVR Live contains news announcements, although these are of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades. Information which is publicly accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables 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. Until March 2018 it also carried regular updates from various sources, including social media and SVR-related websites, now discontinued.   
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[http://www.svrlive.com '''SVR Live'''] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. SVR Live contains occasional news announcements, although these are of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades. Information which is publicly accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables 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. Until March 2018 it also carried regular updates from various sources, including social media and SVR-related websites, now discontinued.   
  
 
<b>'[http://www.svrlive.com/expresspointshome Express Points]'</b> 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 SVR Live, which includes an archive of past editions.
 
<b>'[http://www.svrlive.com/expresspointshome Express Points]'</b> 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 SVR Live, which includes an archive of past editions.
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==Forthcoming special events==
 
==Forthcoming special events==
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=184 Autumn Steam Gala] 16-19 September. Visiting locomotives:
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*6-7 August [https://www.svr.co.uk/whats-on/vintage-transport-extravaganza/ Vintage Transport Weekend ]
:*'''46233 [LMS 6233]''' Duchess of Sutherland: LMS Stanier 8P Princess Coronation class Pacific
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*20-21 August Food & Drink Fayre
:* Second guest TBA
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*8-10 September Bridgnorth Beer Festival
*Autumn Diesel Gala 30 September - 3 October
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*15-18 September [[Autumn Steam Gala]]. Details on the [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/autumn-steam-gala/ SVR Website Autumn Gala page]. Guests:
:*'''24081''': BR Class 24 Bo-Bo
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:* LMS Stanier Class 5 45231 'Sherwood Forester'
:*'''[[BR Class 31 31466|31466]]''': Brush Class 31 A1A-A1A
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*24-25 September [https://www.svr.co.uk/whats-on/autumn-model-railway-weekend/ Model Railway Weekend]  
*Season Finale Gala 5-7 November
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*29 September - 2 October Autumn Diesel Bash
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=159 Steam in Lights] 19-20, 26-27, and 30 November. 1-4, 7-11, 14-18 and 20-23 December
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*22-23 October Frost Fayre (Christmas gifts)
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=186 Enchanted Express] dates between 27 November and 19 December
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*27-29 October Ghost Train
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=121 Santa Trains] dates between 27 November and 24 December
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*18 November Steam in Lights commences (selected dates to Dec 23)
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*26 November Santa Trains commence (selected dates to Dec 24)
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*26 November Enchanted Express commences (selected dates to Dec 24)
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==

Revision as of 13:52, 5 August 2022

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 occasional news announcements, although these are of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades. Information which is publicly accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables 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. Until March 2018 it also carried regular updates from various sources, including social media and SVRSevern Valley Railway-related websites, now discontinued.

'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

  • LMSLondon Midland & Scottish Railway StanierWilliam Stanier, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway 1932-1944 Class 5 45231 'Sherwood Forester'
  • 24-25 September Model Railway Weekend
  • 29 September - 2 October Autumn Diesel Bash
  • 22-23 October Frost Fayre (Christmas gifts)
  • 27-29 October Ghost Train
  • 18 November Steam in Lights commences (selected dates to Dec 23)
  • 26 November Santa Trains commence (selected dates to Dec 24)
  • 26 November Enchanted Express commences (selected dates to Dec 24)

See also

References


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