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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 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, 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.   
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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==
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=126 Easter Holidays]: April 13 - 28
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*24-25 September [https://www.svr.co.uk/whats-on/autumn-model-railway-weekend/ Model Railway Weekend]  
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=122 Spring Diesel Festival]: May 16 - 18. :Visiting locomotives:
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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):
:'''D7535''' (25185): B.R. Class 25 Bo-Bo, courtesy of South Devon Diesel Traction
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:* '''55009 Alycidon''': E.E. Class 55 Deltic Co-Co
:'''97205''' (31163): Brush Type 2 Class 31 A1A-A1A, courtesy of the Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway Association
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:* '''56081''': BR Class 56 Co-Co #
:'''[[BR Class 33 33108|33108]]''': B.R.C.W. Class 33 Bo-Bo [[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|(hired)]]
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:* '''56098''': BR Class 56 Co-Co #
:'''37688''': E.E. Class 37 Co-Co [[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|(hired)]]
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*22-23 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/christmas-gift-fayre/ Christmas Gift Fayre]  
:'''40106  Atlantic Conveyor''': E.E. Class 40 1Co-Co1 [[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|(hired)]]
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*27-29 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/ghost-train/ Ghost Train]  
:'''41001''': B.R. Prototype HST Power Car and Mark 3 carriages, courtesy of the National Railway Museum and 125 Group
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*27-29 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/scream-train-18/ Scream Train (18+)]  
:'''D4 Great Gable''' (44004): B.R. Class 44 1 Co-Co 1, courtesy of Peak Locomotive Company
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*18 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/steaminlights22/ Steam in Lights] commences (selected dates to 23 December)
:'''46010''': B.R. Class 46 1Co-Co1, courtesy of D05 Preservation Ltd
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*26 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/caroltrains/ Carol Trains] commence (selected dates to 17 December)
:'''55019 Royal Highland Fusilier''': E.E. Class 55 'Deltic' Co-Co, courtesy of the Deltic Preservation Society
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*26 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/santatrains22/ Santa Trains] commence (selected dates to 24 December)
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=113 Mixed Traction Day]: May 19
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*26 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/enchantedexpress22/ Enchanted Express] commences (selected dates to 24 December)
*May half-term: May 25 - 31
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=143 Food & Drink Fayre]: June 1 & 2
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=65 Step Back to the 1940s]: June 29 & 30, July 6 & 7
 
*Summer Holidays: July 20 - September 1
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=144 Day of Dance]: August 3
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=108 Steam on the Road]: August 10 & 11
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=52 Classic Vehicle Day]: August 31
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=51 On The Buses]: September 1
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=100 Autumn Steam Gala]: September 19 - 22. A BR Standards theme, with a Southern twist<ref>The Railway Magazine, January 2019, p.66</ref>
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=124 Autumn Diesel Gala]: October 3 - 5
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=106 Christmas Gift Fayre]: October 26 & 27
 
*October half-term: October 26 - November 3
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=105 Ghost Trains]: October 26, 30 & 31
 
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
[[Main Page]]<br>
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*[[Main Page]]
[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]<br>
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*[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Links==
 
==Links==
[http://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special Events]<br>
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*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special Events]
[https://www.svr.co.uk/MeetTheLoco.aspx?id=26 Diesel locomotive roster]
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*[https://www.svr.co.uk/MeetTheLoco.aspx?id=26 Diesel locomotive roster]
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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