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/ '''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.

[httphttps://www.svrlive.com '''SVR Live'''] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. It is regularly updated with SVR Live contains occasional news from various sourcesannouncements, including social media although these are of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and SVR-related websites. A secure section of this site is used by Working Members for internal communicationinfrastructure upgrades. Information which is 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 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> covered items in the public domain is a monthly newsletter for SVR Members, Shareholders and supporters. It is published on the internet relating to the Severn Valley RailwaySVR Live, 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 which includes an online only deliveryarchive since April 2017.

<b>‘SVR Online’</b> is a secure password-protected intranet site is used by the SVR for internal communication with staff and Working Members. The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on [httphttps://forumwww.svrafacebook.orgcom/svrofficial/ '''Facebook'''], [https://twitter.ukcom/ svrofficialsite '''SVR-Online ForumTwitter'''] is an unofficial discussion forum, run and [https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram''']. ==Forthcoming special events==*24-25 September [https://www.svr.co.uk/whats-on a voluntary basis for members, volunteers and SVR enthusiasts/autumn-model-railway-weekend/ Model Railway Weekend] *29 September - 2 October [https://www.svr.co. Day uk/events/autumn-diesel-bash Autumn Diesel Bash] Guests (# Locos subject to day ‘chat’ takes place on SVRavailability)::* '''55009 Alycidon''': E.E. Class 55 Deltic Co-Co:* '''56081''': BR Class 56 Co-Co #:* '''56098''': BR Class 56 Co-Co #*22-23 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/christmas-gift-fayre/ Christmas Gift Fayre] *27-29 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/ghost-train/ Ghost Train] *27-29 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/scream-train-related topics such as Special Events, Motive Power, Rolling Stock and so on18/ Scream Train (18+)] *18 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/steaminlights22/ Steam in Lights] commences (selected dates to 23 December) *26 November [https://www.svr.co. Access is freely available, although it is necessary uk/events/caroltrains/ Carol Trains] commence (selected dates to register before being able 17 December) *26 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/santatrains22/ Santa Trains] commence (selected dates to post24 December) *26 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/enchantedexpress22/ Enchanted Express] commences (selected dates to 24 December)

==Current and forthcoming events==(All locomotives subject to availability.)===2016 Events=See also==*[http://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=503 '''Santa Steam Specials'''[Main Page]]: All remaining services are now fully booked.*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=66 '''Festive Season Service'''[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]: Daily running between Boxing Day and 2 January 2017.

==References=2017 Events===[http://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=736 Dates announced] for 2017 events are as follows:*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=65 '''Spring Steam Gala''']: The annual spring gala will be held on 17-19 March (Revised fares). Visiting locomotives announced so far are::LMS Ivatt 2 No. 41312, courtesy of the Mid-Hants Railway & John Jones*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=67 '''Open House Weekend''']: An event featuring behind-the-scenes tours, model railways on display, and other attractions on 8-9 April (Normal fares).*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=71 '''Peppa Pig & George Visit''']: 6-7 May (Revised fares) *[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=101 '''Spring Diesel Festival''']: The annual diesel gala, continuing in its new spring slot, on 18-20 May (Revised fares). Visiting locomotives announced so far are::Class 33 No. 33035, courtesy of The Pioneer Diesel Group.:Class 45 No. 45060 Sherwood Forester, courtesy of The Pioneer Diesel Group.:Class 55 No. 55022 Royal Scots Grey, courtesy of Martin Walker*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=113 '''Mixed Traction Day''']: A selection of visiting locomotives from the Spring Diesel Festival will operate alongside steam locomotives on 21 May (Normal fares).*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=49 '''Step Back to the 1940s''']: The annual 1940s event will take place on 24-25 June and 1-2 July (Revised fares).*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=50 '''Peep Behind the Scenes''']: 15 July (Normal fares + supplement)*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=52 '''Classic Vehicle Day''']: 30 July (Normal fares)*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=108 '''Steam on the Road''']: 12-13 August (Normal fares)*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=51 '''On the Buses''']: 2 September (Normal fares)*[http://www.svr.co.uk<references /SEItem.aspx?a=100 '''Autumn Steam Gala''']: 21-24 September with visiting locomotives and the return of all-night running (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]]