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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=146 Spring Steam Gala: 16-19 April]. Visiting locomotives:
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*24-25 September [https://www.svr.co.uk/whats-on/autumn-model-railway-weekend/ Model Railway Weekend]  
:'''2999 Lady of Legend''': GWR Churchward 2900 Saint class 4-6-0, courtesy of Didcot Railway Centre
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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):
:'''48305''': LMS Stanier 8F 2-8-0, courtesy of the  David Clarke Railway Trust, Roger Hibbert & the Great Central Railway
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:* '''55009 Alycidon''': E.E. Class 55 Deltic Co-Co
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=67 Open House Weekend: 2-3 May]
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:* '''56081''': BR Class 56 Co-Co #
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=122 Spring Diesel Festival: 14-17 May]. Visiting locomotives:
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:* '''56098''': BR Class 56 Co-Co #
:'''[[Clayton Class 17 Bo-Bo D8568|D8568]]''': Clayton Class 17 Bo-Bo ([[Diesel Traction Group|DTG]])
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*22-23 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/christmas-gift-fayre/ Christmas Gift Fayre]  
:'''[[BR Class 33 33108|33108]]''': B.R.C.W. Class 33 Bo-Bo [[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|(hired)]]
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*27-29 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/ghost-train/ Ghost Train]  
:'''37190''': E.E. Class 37 Co-Co, courtesy of Locomotive Services Ltd
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*27-29 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/scream-train-18/ Scream Train (18+)]  
:'''[[BR Class 40 40106 Atlantic Conveyor]]''': E.E. Class 40 1 Co-Co 1 [[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|(hired)]]
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*18 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/steaminlights22/ Steam in Lights] commences (selected dates to 23 December)
:'''D4 Great Gable''' (44004): B.R. Class 44 1 Co-Co 1, courtesy of  Peak Locomotive Company Limited
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*26 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/caroltrains/ Carol Trains] commence (selected dates to 17 December)
:'''47712 Lady Diana Spencer''': Brush Class 47 Co-Co, courtesy of Crewe Diesel Preservation Group
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*26 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/santatrains22/ Santa Trains] commence (selected dates to 24 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/enchantedexpress22/ Enchanted Express] commences (selected dates to 24 December)
:(Unfortunately, the previously announced visit of Class 26 No. 5343 will no longer be taking place due to engine issues.)
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=161 50th Anniversary Celebrations: 23-25 May]
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=65 Step Back to the 1940s: 27-28 June, 4-5 July]
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=108 Steam on the Road: 8-9 August]
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=51 On The Buses: 5 September]
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=52 Classic Car Day: 6 September]
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=100 Autumn Steam Gala: 17-20 September]
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=124 Autumn Diesel Gala: 1-3 October]
 
*Ghost Trains: 29-31 October
 
*Christmas Gift Fayre: 14-15 November
 
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
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==Links==
 
==Links==
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special Events]
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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]
 
*[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

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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

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