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 <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 forthcoming events==(All locomotives subject to availabilityit also publicly accessible on SVR Live, which includes an archive of past editions.)

*<b>'[httphttps://www.svrsvrlive.co.ukcom/branchlineshome Branch Lines]'</NewsItemb> is a monthly newsletter for SVR Members, Shareholders and supporters.aspx?a=706 '''Spring Steam Gala''']: The Spring Steam Gala will be It is published on 18-20 March 2016SVR Live, which includes an archive since April 2017. Guests announced so far are:::GWR Pannier Tank 6430 from <b>‘SVR Online’</b> is a secure password-protected intranet site is used by the Llangollen Railway, courtesy of Hugh Shipton::GWR Modified Hall 6990 Witherslack Hall from the Great Central Railway, courtesy of the David Clarke Railway TrustSVR for internal communication with staff and Working Members.

*The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on [httphttps://www.svrfacebook.co.ukcom/svrofficial/NewsItem.aspx?a=67 '''Open House WeekendFacebook'''] (formerly known as the , [https://twitter.com/svrofficialsite '''Twitter''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]] Signalboxeshttps://www. There will also be a number of model railway exhibitionsinstagram. An intensive service; normal fares applycom/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''].

==Forthcoming special events==*24-25 September [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/SEItemwhats-on/autumn-model-railway-weekend/ Model Railway Weekend] *29 September - 2 October [https://www.svr.co.aspx?a=101 uk/events/autumn-diesel-bash Autumn Diesel Bash] Guests (# Locos subject to availability)::* '''Spring Diesel Festival55009 Alycidon''']: The Diesel Gala will be on 19E.E. Class 55 Deltic Co-21 May 2016. Guests announced are:Co:* '''56081''':BR Class 31 5580, courtesy of A1A Locomotives Ltd56 Co-Co #:* '''56098''':BR Class 33 33035, courtesy of the Pioneer Diesel Locomotive Group56 Co-Co #*22-23 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/christmas-gift-fayre/ Christmas Gift Fayre] *27-29 October [https:Class 45 45060 Sherwood Forester, courtesy of the Pioneer Diesel Locomotive Group//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:Class 46 46045, courtesy of the Peak Locomotive Company//www.svr.co.uk/events/steaminlights22/ Steam in Lights] commences (selected dates to 23 December) *26 November [https::Class 50 50008 Thunderer, courtesy of Garcia Hanson //www.svr.co.uk/events/caroltrains/ Carol Trains] commence (selected dates to 17 December) *26 November [https::Class 55 'Deltic' D9002 King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, courtesy of the National Railway Museum//www.svr.co.uk/events/santatrains22/ Santa Trains] commence (selected dates to 24 December) *26 November [https::Class 66 //www.svr.co.uk/events/enchantedexpress22/ Enchanted Express] commences (selected dates to be named during the event24 December), courtesy of GB Railfreight

==See also==*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=100 '''Pacific Power'''[Main Page]]: The regular Autumn Steam Gala has been replaced by a special event on September 22nd - 26th featuring the first meeting of:::LNER Gresley A3 Pacific 60103 Flying Scotsman, courtesy of the National Railway Museum and Riley & Son (E) Ltd::LNER Peppercorn A1 Pacific 60163 Tornado, courtesy of the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust: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 *[[Links | Links 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. web sites with an SVR connection]]

==Links==*[httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/SEItemSpecialEvents.aspx?a=109 '''Season Finale Gala'''SVR website Special Events]*[https: An end of season gala will be held on 4-6 November//www. This will feature home-based and visiting Tank Enginessvr.co.uk/MeetTheLoco.<br>aspx?id=26 Diesel locomotive roster]

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