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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>'[http://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/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.
  
<b>'[http://www.svrlive.com/branchlineshome Branch Lines]'</b> is a monthly newsletter for SVR Members, Shareholders and supporters. It is published SVR Live, which includes an archive since April 2017.  
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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.
 
<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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==Forthcoming special events==
 
==Forthcoming special events==
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*24-25 September [https://www.svr.co.uk/whats-on/autumn-model-railway-weekend/ Model Railway Weekend]
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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):
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:* '''55009 Alycidon''': E.E. Class 55 Deltic Co-Co
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:* '''56081''': BR Class 56 Co-Co #
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:* '''56098''': BR Class 56 Co-Co #
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*22-23 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/christmas-gift-fayre/ Christmas Gift Fayre]
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*27-29 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/ghost-train/ Ghost Train]
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*27-29 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/scream-train-18/ Scream Train (18+)]
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*18 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/steaminlights22/ Steam in Lights] commences (selected dates to 23 December)
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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=51 On the Buses]: September 2
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==See also==
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=100 Autumn Steam Gala]: September 20 - 23. Guests announced to date are:
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*[[Main Page]]
:*'''LMS 6233 Duchess of Sutherland''', Stanier 8P Coronation Pacific 4-6-2 courtesy of The Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust
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*[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]
:*'''63395''', Raven NER T2 Class 0-8-0 (LNER Q6) courtesy of the North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group (NELPG) and North Yorks. Moors Railway
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:*'''46100 Royal Scot''', LMS Stanier Royal Scot 8P Class 4-6-0 courtesy of The Royal Scot Locomotive & General Trust
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==References==
:''Unfortunately, [[75069|BR Standard 4 No. 75069]] will not be ready in time to star at the event as planned.''
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*Small Engine Weekend: September 29 & 30
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=124 Class 50 Golden Jubilee]: October 4 - 6. An attempt to host the largest operational gathering of one loco type ever staged in preservation (steam or diesel), with at least ten working locos to achieve this. Guests announced to date are:
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==Links==
:*'''50008 Thunderer''': E.E. Class 50 Co-Co courtesy of Garcia Hanson
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*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special Events]
:*'''50015 Valiant''': E.E. Class 50 Co-Co courtesy of the Bury Valiant Group
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*[https://www.svr.co.uk/MeetTheLoco.aspx?id=26 Diesel locomotive roster]
:*'''50017 Royal Oak''': E.E. Class 50 Co-Co courtesy of Neil Boden
 
:*'''[[BR Class 50 50026 Indomitable|50026 Indomitable]]''' (subject to completion of engine repairs): E.E. Class 50 Co-Co courtesy of Paul Spracklen
 
:*'''50033 Glorious''' (subject to completion of overhaul): E.E. Class 50 Co-Co courtesy of Tyseley
 
:*'''50050 Fearless''': E.E. Class 50 Co-Co courtesy of Neil Boden
 
:Supported by [[The Class 50 Alliance|Class 50 Alliance]] locos [[50007|50007 Hercules]], [[50031|50031 Hood]], [[50035|50035 Ark Royal]], [[50044|50044 Exeter]] (subject to completion of engine repairs) and [[50049|50049 Defiance]].
 
 
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=105 Ghost Trains]: October 27, 30 and 31
 
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=106 Christmas Gift Fayre]: October 27 & 28
 
All dates are subject to change. Further details on these events will be released by the SVR in the future.
 
  
==See also==
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[[Category: The Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]
[[Main Page]]<br>
 
[http://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special Events]<br>
 
[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]<br>
 

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

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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


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