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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 2010-2019 | latest history timeline page]] as necessary.
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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 2020-2029 | latest history timeline page]] as necessary.
  
 
==Links to sources of information==
 
==Links to sources of information==
 
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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.
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The [https://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 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 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.  
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[https://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>‘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 SVR Live. The sister <b>Web Round Up</b> covered items in the public domain and on the internet relating to the Severn Valley Railway, 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 an online only delivery.  
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<b>'[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 on SVR Live, which includes an archive of past editions.
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<b>'[https://www.svrlive.com/branchlineshome Branch Lines]'</b> is a monthly newsletter for SVR Members, Shareholders and supporters. It is published on SVR Live, which includes an archive 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.  
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<b>‘SVR Online’</b> is a secure password-protected intranet site is used by the SVR for internal communication with staff and Working Members.
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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==
 
==Forthcoming special events==
(All locomotives subject to availability.)
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*24-25 September [https://www.svr.co.uk/whats-on/autumn-model-railway-weekend/ Model Railway Weekend]  
===2017 Events===
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*29 September - 2 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/autumn-diesel-bash Autumn Diesel Bash] Guests (# Locos subject to availability):
[http://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx Dates announced] for 2017 events are as follows:
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:* '''55009 Alycidon''': E.E. Class 55 Deltic Co-Co
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=48 '''Evening Scenic Specials'''] Departing Kidderminster at 7:00pm on Saturdays to 16 September.
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:* '''56081''': BR Class 56 Co-Co #
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=51 '''On the Buses''']: 10 September (Normal fares)
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:* '''56098''': BR Class 56 Co-Co #
*[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). Visiting locomotives announced are:
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*22-23 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/christmas-gift-fayre/ Christmas Gift Fayre]
:No. 926 Repton - Southern Railways 'Schools' class, courtesy of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.  
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*27-29 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/ghost-train/ Ghost Train]  
:No. 564 - Great Eastern Railway 'Y14', courtesy of M&GN Joint Railway Society & North Norfolk Railway
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*27-29 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/scream-train-18/ Scream Train (18+)]
:No. 323 Bluebell - South Eastern & Chatham Railway 'P', courtesy of Bluebell Railway Plc
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*18 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/steaminlights22/ Steam in Lights] commences (selected dates to 23 December)  
:No. 2 Prince - Ffestiniog Railway Narrow Gauge loco, courtesy of the Ffestiniog Railway
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*26 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/caroltrains/ Carol Trains] commence (selected dates to 17 December)
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*26 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/santatrains22/ Santa Trains] commence (selected dates to 24 December)
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*26 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/enchantedexpress22/ Enchanted Express] commences (selected dates to 24 December)
  
*[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).
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==See also==
*[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).
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*[[Main Page]]
*[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).
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*[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=55 '''Santa Steam Specials''']: December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24. Travel by steam train from Kidderminster to Santa's grotto at Arley. Advance booking essential, tickets available in August.
 
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=56 '''Santa Heralds''']: 19-23 December. Travel with Santa on a trip from Kidderminster to Highley. Advance booking essential, tickets available in August.
 
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=57 '''Christmas Carol Trains''']: December 2, 9, 16, 23. A festive diesel rail-car trip from Kidderminster to Highley. Advance booking essential, tickets available in August.
 
  
===2018 Events===
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==References==
[http://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=806 Dates announced] for 2018 events are as follows:
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*Spring Steam Gala: March 16 - 18. First guest announced as LNER B12 No. 8572, courtesy of the M&GN Joint Railway Society and the North Norfolk Railway
 
*Open House Weekend: April 7 & 8
 
*Paw Patrol Visit: April 28 & 29
 
*Spring Diesel Festival: May 17 - 19
 
*Mixed Traction Day: May 20
 
*Goods Gala: June 2 & 3
 
*Step back to the 1940s: June 30 & July 1, 7, 8
 
*Peep Behind the Scenes: July 14 & 15 (TBC)
 
*Classic Vehicle Day: July 29
 
*Steam on the Road: August 11 & 12
 
*On the Buses: September 2
 
*Autumn Steam Gala: September 20 - 23
 
*Small Engine Weekend: September 29 & 30
 
*Ghost Trains: October 25 - 27 (TBC)
 
All dates are subject to change, with further event details available soon...
 
  
==See also==
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==Links==
[[Main Page]]<br>
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*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special Events]
[http://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special Events]<br>
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*[https://www.svr.co.uk/MeetTheLoco.aspx?id=26 Diesel locomotive roster]
[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]<br>
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[[Category: The Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]

Revision as of 20:30, 22 September 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

(Links will open in a new window)

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 on 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

  • 55009 Alycidon: E.E.English Electric Class 55 Deltic Co-Co
  • 56081: BRBritish Rail or British Railways Class 56 Co-Co #
  • 56098: BRBritish Rail or British Railways Class 56 Co-Co #

See also

References


Links