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. 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'''].

(All locomotives subject to availability*24-25 September [https://www.svr.co.)===2017 Events===uk/whats-on/autumn-model-railway-weekend/ Model Railway Weekend] *29 September - 2 October [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/SEItemevents/autumn-diesel-bash Autumn Diesel Bash] Guests (# Locos subject to availability)::* '''55009 Alycidon''': E.E.aspx?a=Class 55 Deltic Co-Co:* '''Santa Steam Specials56081''']: December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24. Travel by steam train from Kidderminster to SantaBR Class 56 Co-Co #:* '''s grotto at Arley. Advance booking essential, see 56098''': BR Class 56 Co-Co #*22-23 October [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=503 SVR websiteevents/christmas-gift-fayre/ Christmas Gift Fayre]''' for remaining ticket availability. *27-29 October [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=56 '''Santa Heralds'''events/ghost-train/ Ghost Train]*27-29 October [https: 19-22 December//www.svr. Travel with Santa on a trip from Kidderminster to Highleyco. Advance booking essential, see '''uk/events/scream-train-18/ Scream Train (18+)] *18 November [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=503 SVR websiteevents/steaminlights22/ Steam in Lights]''' for remaining ticket availability.commences (selected dates to 23 December) *26 November [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=57 '''Christmas events/caroltrains/ Carol Trains''']commence (selected dates to 17 December) *26 November [https: //www.svr.co.uk/events/santatrains22/ Santa Trains] commence (selected dates to 24 December 2, 9, 16, 23) *26 November [https://www. A festive diesel rail-car trip from Kidderminster to Highleysvr. SOLD OUTco.uk/events/enchantedexpress22/ Enchanted Express] commences (selected dates to 24 December) ==See also==*[[Main Page]]*[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]

===2018 Events=References==[http:/<references /www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=806 Dates announced] for 2018 events are as follows:*Spring Steam Gala: March 16 - 18. Guests announced to date are::*'''LNER 8572''', Holden B12 (GER S69) 4-6-0 courtesy of the M&GN Joint Railway Society and the North Norfolk Railway:*'''60163 Tornado''', New build Peppercorn A1 4-6-2 courtesy of the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust:*'''Bellerophon''', Haydock Foundry 0-6-0WT courtesy of the Vintage Carriage Trust and Foxfield Railway:In addition winter hire [[BR Riddles 4MT 80072]] remains on the railway until April.*Open House Weekend: April 7 & 8*Paw Patrol Visit: April 28 & 29*Spring Diesel Festival: May 17 - 19. Guests announced to date are::*'''55015 Tulyar''': E.E. Class 55 Deltic Co-Co:In addition hired [[BR Class 33 33108]] remains on the railway until after this event.*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 alsoLinks==*[[Main Page]]<br>[httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special Events]<br>*[https://www.svr.co.uk/MeetTheLoco.aspx?id=26 Diesel locomotive roster] [[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connectionCategory: The Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]<br>