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/ <b>'''SVR Main Web Site</b>'''] 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/Pages/default.aspx <b>'''SVR Live</b>'''] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. A secure section of this site is used by Working Members for internal communication. Information which is publically accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables, lineside photography policy and application forms, and so on. SVR Live also contains regular monthly occasional news announcements, although these are of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades. The Working Members’ monthly newsletter ‘Express Points’ Information which is also publically publicly accessiblefor enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables and so on. [http://forum.svra.org.uk/ <b>SVRCertain pages from time to time are secured for password-Online Forum</b>] is an unofficial discussion forum, run protected use by Working Members for internal communication on a voluntary basis in conjunction with AGMs and the Severn Valley Railway Association (SVRA)like. Day to day ‘chat’ takes place on Until March 2018 it also carried regular updates from various sources, including social media and SVR-related topics such as Special Events, Motive Powerwebsites, Rolling Stock and so onnow discontinued. Access is freely available, although it is necessary to register before being able to post.

==Current and forthcoming events==<b>'[[Filehttps:SVR50Headboard_20150307//www.jpg|thumb|200px|right| Celebrating 50 years 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 the formation of April 2017. <b>‘SVR Online’</b> is a secure password-protected intranet site is used by the SVR]](All locomotives subject to availabilityfor internal communication with staff and Working Members.)

2015 marks the 50th anniversary of beginning of the Severn Valley Railway in preservationThe SVR has active official Social Media accounts on [https://www.facebook. Details of events that have already taken place can be found in the com/svrofficial/ '''Facebook'''], [https://twitter.com/svrofficialsite '''Twitter'''], and [Severn Valley Railway Timeline 2010-2019#2015 | 2015 history page]https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram''']. Forthcoming events include the following:

==Forthcoming special events==*24-25 September [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItemwhats-on/autumn-model-railway-weekend/ Model Railway Weekend] *29 September - 2 October [https://www.svr.aspx?a=682 co.uk/events/autumn-diesel-bash Autumn Diesel Bash] Guests (# Locos subject to availability)::* '''55009 Alycidon''': E.E. Class 55 Deltic Co-Co:* '''56081''': BR Class 56 Co-Co #:* '''Tornado56098''': BR Class 56 Co-Co #*22-23 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/christmas-gift-fayre/ Christmas Gift Fayre]*27-29 October [https: 60163 Tornado will visit the SVR //www.svr.co.uk/events/ghost-train/ Ghost Train] *27-29 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/scream-train-18/ Scream Train (18+)] *18 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/steaminlights22/ Steam in October, hauling public trains on October 10th & 11th, 17th & 18th, 24th & 25thLights] commences (selected dates to 23 December) *26 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/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) *26 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/enchantedexpress22/ Enchanted Express] commences (selected dates to 24 December)

==See also==*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=86 '''Manor 50'''[Main Page]]: November 14th-15th. In conjunction with *[[The Erlestoke Manor FundLinks | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]], 7802 Bradley Manor, 7812 Erlestoke Manor and guest 7820 Dinmore Manor will be running in a recreation of the Cambrian Coast Railway of 1965.

*Bookings are now being taken for the Christmas Santa services. [http:==References==<references //www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=503 Details and latest availability].>

==Other newsLinks==*[httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItemSpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special Events]*[https://www.svr.co.uk/MeetTheLoco.aspx?aid=691 '''Flying Scotsman'''26 Diesel locomotive roster]: This iconic loco will be one of the star attractions at the 2016 autumn Steam Gala from September 22nd-25th.

==See also==[[Main PageCategory: The Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]