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 SVR Live contains occasional news announcements, although these are of this site is used by Working Members for internal communicationa more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades. Information which is publically publicly accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables, lineside photography policy and application forms, and so on. SVR Live 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 contains carried regular monthly news announcementsupdates from various sources, although these are of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls including social media and infrastructure upgradesSVR-related websites, now discontinued. The  <b>'[https://www.svrlive.com/expresspointshome Express Points]'</b> is the Working Members’ monthly newsletter ‘Express Points’ which moved to an online only delivery in January 2017. It is distributed by email to those who have registered, and it also publically publicly accessibleon SVR Live, which includes an archive of past editions. <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.

[http://forum.svra.org.uk/ <b>SVR-Online Forum‘SVR Online’</b>] is an unofficial discussion forum, run on a voluntary basis in conjunction with secure password-protected intranet site is used by the [[Severn Valley Railway Association]] (SVRA). Day to day ‘chat’ takes place on SVR-related topics such as Special Events, Motive Power, Rolling Stock for internal communication with staff and so on. Access is freely available, although it is necessary to register before being able to postWorking Members.

==Current and forthcoming events==The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on [https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial/ '''Facebook'''], [Filehttps:SVR50Headboard_20150307//twitter.jpg|thumb|200px|right| Celebrating 50 years since the formation of the SVRcom/svrofficialsite '''Twitter'''], and [https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''](All locomotives subject to availability.)

==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.co.aspx?a=712 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 #:* '''Winter closed period56098''': BR Class 56 Co-Co #*22-23 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/christmas-gift-fayre/ Christmas Gift Fayre] *27-29 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/ghost-train/ Ghost Train]*27-29 October [https: The Railway will be closed for winter maintenance from January 4th //www.svr.co.uk/events/scream-train-18/ Scream Train (18+)] *18 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/steaminlights22/ Steam in Lights] 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 February 12th inclusive24 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/NewsItem.aspx?a=706 '''Spring Steam Gala'''[Main Page]]: The Spring Steam Gala will be on 18-20 March 2016. Guests announced so far are:::GWR Pannier Tank 6430 from the Llangollen Railway, courtesy of Hugh Shipton::GWR Modified Hall 6990 Witherslack Hall from the Great Central Railway, courtesy of the David Clarke Railway Trust*[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]

*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=101 '''Diesel Gala''']: The Diesel Gala will be on 19-21 May 2016. Guests announced so far are:=References==::Class 45 45060 Sherwood Forester, courtesy of the Pioneer Diesel Locomotive Group::Class 33 33035, courtesy of the Pioneer Diesel Locomotive Group::Class 55 'Deltic' D9002 King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, courtesy of the National Railway Museum::Class 46 46045, courtesy of the Peak Locomotive Company<references />

==Links==*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special Events]*[httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItemMeetTheLoco.aspx?aid=691 '''Autumn Steam Gala'''26 Diesel locomotive roster]: Iconic loco '''Flying Scotsman''' 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]]