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. The sister Web Round Up covers items in the public domain com/branchlineshome Branch Lines]'</b> is a monthly newsletter for SVR Members, Shareholders and supporters. It is published on the internet SVR Live, which relate to the Severn Valley Railway. Links are shown to point readers towards the original source, rather than reproducing every detailincludes 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/SEItemwhats-on/autumn-model-railway-weekend/ Model Railway Weekend] *29 September - 2 October [https://www.svr.aspx?a=101 co.uk/events/autumn-diesel-bash Autumn Diesel Bash] Guests (# Locos subject to availability)::* '''Spring Diesel Festival55009 Alycidon''']: The Diesel Gala will be on 19-21 May 2016E. Kidderminster Diesel Depot will be open for visitsE. Guests announced are:::Class 26 26007, courtesy of Victor Korzeniewicz55 Deltic Co-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::Class 37, courtesy of Direct Rail Services//www.svr.co.uk/events/christmas-gift-fayre/ Christmas Gift Fayre] *27-29 October [https::Class 40 D213 Andania, courtesy of Barrow Hill Roundhouse//www.svr.co.uk/events/ghost-train/ Ghost Train] *27-29 October [https::Class 46 46045, courtesy of the Peak Locomotive Company//www.svr.co.uk/events/scream-train-18/ Scream Train (18+)] *18 November [https::Class 50 50008 Thunderer, courtesy of Garcia Hanson //www.svr.co.uk/events/steaminlights22/ Steam in Lights] commences (selected dates to 23 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/caroltrains/ Carol Trains] commence (selected dates to 17 December) *26 November [https::Class 66 //www.svr.co.uk/events/santatrains22/ Santa Trains] commence (selected dates to be named during the event24 December), courtesy of GB Railfreight*26 November [https::Class 68, courtesy of Direct Rail Services//www.svr.co.uk/events/enchantedexpress22/ Enchanted Express] commences (selected dates to 24 December)

==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:All tickets *[[Links | Links 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. other 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]]