Changes

This page provides a brief summary of current and forthcoming events on the SVR, and links to where further information can be found. Historical information will be moved to the [[Severn Valley Railway Timeline 20102020-2019 2029 | latest history timeline page]] as necessary.

The [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/ <b>'''SVR Main Web Site</b>'''] 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.

[httphttps://www.svrlive.com/Pages/default.aspx <b>'''SVR Live</b>'''] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. A secure section SVR Live contains occasional news announcements, although these are of this site is used by Working Members for internal communicationa more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades. Information which is publically publicly accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables, lineside photography policy and application forms, and so on. SVR Live 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 contains carried regular monthly news announcementsupdates from various sources, although these are of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls including social media and infrastructure upgradesSVR-related websites, now discontinued. The Working Members’ monthly newsletter  <b>‘Express Points’'[https://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 publically publicly accessibleon SVR Live, which includes an archive of past editions. The sister  <b>Web Round Up'[https://www.svrlive.com/branchlineshome Branch Lines]'</b> covers items in the public domain is a monthly newsletter for SVR Members, Shareholders and supporters. It is published on the internet SVR Live, which relate to the Severn Valley Railway. Links are shown to point readers towards the original source, rather than reproducing every detailincludes an archive since April 2017.

[http://forum.svra.org.uk/ <b>SVR-Online Forum‘SVR Online’</b>] is an unofficial discussion forum, run on a voluntary basis secure password-protected intranet site is used by the SVR for members, volunteers internal communication with staff and SVR enthusiasts. Day to day ‘chat’ takes place on SVR-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 postWorking Members.

==Current The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on [https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial/ '''Facebook'''], [https://twitter.com/svrofficialsite '''Twitter'''], and forthcoming events==(All locomotives subject to availability[https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''].)

==Forthcoming special events==*24-25 September [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/SEItemwhats-on/autumn-model-railway-weekend/ Model Railway Weekend] *29 September - 2 October [https://www.aspx?a=109 svr.co.uk/events/autumn-diesel-bash Autumn Diesel Bash] Guests (# Locos subject to availability)::* '''Season Finale Gala55009 Alycidon''']: An end of season gala will be held on 4E.E. Class 55 Deltic Co-6 November. Visiting locomotives areCo:* '''56081''':BR Class 56 Co-Co #:LMS * '''Crab56098' No 13065, courtesy of the East Lancashire Railway Company Limited'': BR Class 56 Co-Co #*22-23 October [https:GWR 4200 class 2//www.svr.co.uk/events/christmas-8gift-0T No 4270, courtesy of Jeremy Hosking and the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam Railway Plcfayre/ Christmas Gift Fayre] Home locomotives are planned to include *27-29 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/ghost-train/ Ghost Train] *27-29 October [GWR Pannier 7714|GWR Pannier Tank No 7714https://www.svr.co.uk/events/scream-train-18/ Scream Train (18+)]*18 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/steaminlights22/ Steam in Lights] and commences (selected dates to 23 December) *26 November [[GWR 813 Saddle Tank|ex-Port Talbot Railway Tank Nohttps://www.svr.co. 813uk/events/caroltrains/ Carol Trains]], subject commence (selected dates to completion of overhauls17 December) *26 November [https://www.svr.co. In addition, [[GWR Small Prairie 4566|Small Prairie 4566]uk/events/santatrains22/ Santa Trains] is due commence (selected dates to make her last Gala appearance before withdrawal 24 December) *26 November [https://www.svr. Normal fares applyco.<br>uk/events/enchantedexpress22/ Enchanted Express] commences (selected dates to 24 December)

===2017 Events=References==[http://www.svr.co.uk<references /NewsItem.aspx?a=736 Dates announced] for 2017 events are as follows::Spring Steam Gala: 17-19 March (Revised fares):Open House Weekend: 8-9 April (Normal fares):Peppa Pig & George Visit: 6-7 May (Revised fares) :Spring Diesel Festival: 18-20 May (Revised fares) :Mixed Traction Day: 21 May (Normal fares):Step Back to the 1940s: 24-25 June, 1-2 July (Revised fares):Peep Behind the Scenes: 15 July (Normal fares + supplement):Classic Vehicle Day: 30 July (Normal fares):Steam on the Road: 12-13 August (Normal fares):On the Buses: 2 September (Normal fares):Autumn Steam Gala: 21-24 September (Revised fares)>

Other dates for 2017 are still being finalised, including Engine House ==Links==*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special Events, Ghost Trains, Season Finale Gala and Santa & Christmas Experiences]*[https://www.svr.co.uk/MeetTheLoco.aspx?id=26 Diesel locomotive roster]

==See also==[[Main PageCategory: The Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]