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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. SVR Live contains regular monthly occasional 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 SVR-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. Until March 2018 it also carried regular updates from various sources, including social media and SVR-related websites, now discontinued.

<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 accessible through on 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 [https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial/ '''Facebook'''], [https://twitter.com/svrofficialsite '''Twitter'''], and [https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''].

==Forthcoming special events==*24-25 September [httphttps://forumwww.svrasvr.orgco.uk/ whats-on/autumn-model-railway-weekend/ Model Railway Weekend] *29 September - 2 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/autumn-diesel-bash Autumn Diesel Bash] Guests (# Locos subject to availability)::* '''55009 Alycidon''': E.E. Class 55 Deltic Co-Co:* '''SVR56081''': BR Class 56 Co-Online ForumCo #:* '''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] is an unofficial discussion forum, run on a voluntary basis for members, volunteers and SVR enthusiasts*27-29 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/scream-train-18/ Scream Train (18+)] *18 November [https://www.svr.co. Day uk/events/steaminlights22/ Steam in Lights] commences (selected dates to day ‘chat’ takes place on SVR-related topics such as Special Events, Motive Power, Rolling Stock and so on23 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 eventsSee also==(All locomotives subject *[[Main Page]]*[[Links | Links to availability.)other web sites with an SVR connection]]

[http://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx 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:SR Bulleid Battle of Britain Class No 34081 '92 Squadron', courtesy of the Battle of Britain Locomotive Society & the Nene Valley Railway (first visit to the SVR):BR Standard 9F No. 92214, courtesy of Sarah Gregory and the Great Central Railway*[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 17 No. D8568, courtesy of The [[Diesel Traction Group]]:Class 31 No. 31271, courtesy of A1A Locomotives Ltd:Class 33 No. 33035, courtesy of The Pioneer Diesel Group:Class 37 No. D6700, courtesy of the National Railway Museum:Class 45 No. 45041 Royal Tank Regiment, courtesy of Peak Locomotive Co Ltd:Class 45 No. 45060 Sherwood Forester, courtesy of The Pioneer Diesel Group:Class 47 No. 47192, courtesy of Crewe Heritage Trust:Class 47 No. 47828, courtesy of D05 Preservation Ltd & Dartmoor Railway:Class 50 No. 50008 Thunderer, courtesy of Garcia Hanson:Class 55 No. 55022 Royal Scots Grey, courtesy of Martin Walker:Class 66 No. 66xxx [identity TBC], courtesy of GBRf :Class 73 No. 73xxx [identity TBC], courtesy of GBRf :Class xx - to be confirmed, courtesy of DB Cargo UK*[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?aReferences=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:<references //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''']: 10 September (Normal fares)*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=100 '''Autumn Steam Gala''']: 21-24 September with visiting locomotives and the return of all-night running (Revised fares)*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=106 '''Christmas Gift Fayre''']: 21-22 October with gifts galore with a festive twist at the Engine House (Normal fares).*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=105 '''Take a ride on the Ghost Train''']: 26-28 October Dare to take a thrilling trip into the night (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, Season Finale Gala and Santa & Christmas Experiences]*[https://www.svr.co.uk/MeetTheLoco.aspx?id=26 Diesel locomotive roster]

==See also==[[Main Page]]<br>[httpCategory://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special Events]<br>[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connectionThe Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]<br>