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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/ <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.
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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/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 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’ is also publically accessible.
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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.   
 
[http://forum.svra.org.uk/ <b>SVR-Online Forum</b>] is an unofficial discussion forum, run on a voluntary basis in conjunction with the [[Severn Valley Railway Association]] (SVRA). Day to day ‘chat’ takes place on SVR-related topics such as Special Events, Motive Power, Rolling Stock and so onAccess is freely available, although it is necessary to register before being able to post.
 
  
==Current and forthcoming events==
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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.
(All locomotives subject to availability.)
 
  
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=706 '''Spring Steam Gala''']: The Spring Steam Gala will be on 18-20 March 2016Guests announced so far are:
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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.  
::GWR Pannier Tank 6430 from the Llangollen Railway, courtesy of Hugh Shipton
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::GWR Modified Hall 6990 Witherslack Hall from the Great Central Railway, courtesy of the David Clarke Railway Trust
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<b>‘SVR Online’</b> is a secure password-protected intranet site is used by the SVR for internal communication with staff and Working Members.
  
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=67 '''Open House Weekend'''] (formerly known as the 'Members and Shareholders' weekend):  Access will be available to [[Bridgnorth MPD | Bridgnorth Locomotive Works]] and [[Bewdley Down Yard | Bewdley Yard]], as well as [[Bridgnorth signal box | Bridgnorth]] , [[Bewdley North signal box | Bewdley North]] and [[Kidderminster signal box | Kidderminster]] Signalboxes. There will also be a number of model railway exhibitions. An intensive service; normal fares apply.
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The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on [https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial/ '''Facebook'''], [https://twitter.com/svrofficialsite '''Twitter'''], and [https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''].
  
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=101 '''Spring Diesel Festival''']: The Diesel Gala will be on 19-21 May 2016.  Guests announced are:
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==Forthcoming special events==
::Class 31 5580, courtesy of A1A Locomotives Ltd
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*24-25 September [https://www.svr.co.uk/whats-on/autumn-model-railway-weekend/ Model Railway Weekend]
::Class 33 33035, courtesy of the Pioneer Diesel Locomotive Group
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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):
::Class 45 45060 Sherwood Forester, courtesy of the  Pioneer Diesel Locomotive Group
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:* '''55009 Alycidon''': E.E. Class 55 Deltic Co-Co
::Class 46 46045, courtesy of the Peak Locomotive Company
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:* '''56081''': BR Class 56 Co-Co #
::Class 50 50008 Thunderer, courtesy of Garcia Hanson
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:* '''56098''': BR Class 56 Co-Co #
::Class 55 'Deltic' D9002 King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, courtesy of the National Railway Museum
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*22-23 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/christmas-gift-fayre/ Christmas Gift Fayre]
::Class 66 (to be named during the event), courtesy of GB Railfreight
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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=100 '''Pacific Power''']: The regular Autumn Steam Gala has been replaced by a special event on September 22nd - 26th featuring the first meeting of:
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==See also==
::LNER Gresley A3 Pacific 60103 Flying Scotsman, courtesy of the National Railway Museum and Riley & Son (E) Ltd
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*[[Main Page]]
::LNER Peppercorn A1 Pacific 60163 Tornado, courtesy of the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust
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*[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]
:To travel behind Flying Scotsman and Tornado, timed return tickets departing from Kidderminster only must be purchased in advance. There will be NO tickets for these special services available to purchase on the day. Each round trip will feature one locomotive on the outward journey to Bridgnorth and the other on the return.  Access to Kidderminster Station will be restricted to Special Event ticket holders only. See the link above for times and locomotives. 
 
  
:Up to four other public services will also operate during the event, featuring No. 34027 Taw Valley and No. 34053 Sir Keith Park and other members of the home-fleet. Tickets for these trains will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Pre-booking is strongly advised. All-night running will not take place in 2016, but will return in 2017. 
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==References==
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=109 '''Season Finale Gala''']: An end of season gala will be held on 4-6 November. This will feature home-based and visiting Tank Engines.<br>
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==Links==
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*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special Events]
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*[https://www.svr.co.uk/MeetTheLoco.aspx?id=26 Diesel locomotive roster]
  
==See also==
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[[Category: The Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]
[[Main Page]]
 

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


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