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 The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on [https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial/ '''Facebook'''], [https://twitter.com/svrofficialsite '''Twitter'''], and forthcoming events==(All locomotives subject to availability[https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''].)

==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.aspx?a=67 svr.co.uk/events/autumn-diesel-bash Autumn Diesel Bash] Guests (# Locos subject to availability)::* '''55009 Alycidon''': E.E. Class 55 Deltic Co-Co:* '''56081'''Open House Weekend: BR Class 56 Co-Co #:* '''56098'] (formerly known as the 'Members and Shareholders' weekend): To be held on 16BR Class 56 Co-Co #*22-17 April23 October [https://www.svr.co. Access will be available to uk/events/christmas-gift-fayre/ Christmas Gift Fayre] *27-29 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/ghost-train/ Ghost Train] *27-29 October [Bridgnorth MPD | Bridgnorth Locomotive Workshttps://www.svr.co.uk/events/scream-train-18/ Scream Train (18+)]] and *18 November [[Bewdley Down Yard | Bewdley Yardhttps://www.svr.co.uk/events/steaminlights22/ Steam in Lights]], as well as commences (selected dates to 23 December) *26 November [[Bridgnorth signal box | Bridgnorthhttps://www.svr.co.uk/events/caroltrains/ Carol Trains]] , commence (selected dates to 17 December) *26 November [[Bewdley North signal box | Bewdley Northhttps://www.svr.co.uk/events/santatrains22/ Santa Trains]] and commence (selected dates to 24 December) *26 November [[Kidderminster signal box | Kidderminster]] Signalboxeshttps://www. There will also be a number of model railway exhibitionssvr. An intensive service; normal fares applyco.uk/events/enchantedexpress22/ Enchanted Express] commences (selected dates to 24 December)

==See also==*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=101 '''Spring Diesel Festival'''[Main Page]]: The Diesel Gala will be on 19-21 May 2016. Kidderminster Diesel Depot will be open for visits. Guests announced are:::Class 26 26007, courtesy of Victor Korzeniewicz::Class 31 5580, courtesy of A1A Locomotives Ltd::Class 33 33035, courtesy of the Pioneer Diesel Locomotive Group::Class 37, courtesy of Direct Rail Services::Class 40 D213 Andania, courtesy of Barrow Hill Roundhouse::Class 46 46045, courtesy of the Peak Locomotive Company::Class 50 50008 Thunderer, courtesy of Garcia Hanson ::Class 55 'Deltic' D9002 King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, courtesy of the National Railway Museum::Class 66 (*[[Links | Links to be named during the event), courtesy of GB Railfreight::Class 68, courtesy of Direct Rail Servicesother web sites with an SVR connection]]

*[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:=References==::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:All tickets to ride behind Flying Scotsman and Tornado have been sold. There will be NO tickets for these special services available to purchase on the day. Access to Kidderminster Station will be restricted to Special Event ticket holders only. See the link above for times and details. <references />

==Links==*[https:Up to four other public services will also operate during the event, featuring No//www. 34027 Taw Valley and Nosvr. 34053 Sir Keith Park and other members of the home-fleetco. Tickets for these trains will be available on a first come, first serve basisuk/SpecialEvents. Pre-booking is strongly advisedaspx SVR website Special Events]*[https://www.svr.co. All-night running will not take place in 2016, but will return in 2017uk/MeetTheLoco. aspx?id=26 Diesel locomotive roster]

*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=109 '''Season Finale Gala'''][Category: An end of season gala will be held on 4-6 November. This will feature home-based and visiting Tank Engines.<br> ==See also==[[Main PageThe Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]