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 <b>‘Express Points’</b> Information which is also publically publicly accessible. The sister <b>Web Round Up</b> covers items in the public domain for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables and so on the internet which relate . Certain pages from time to the Severn Valley Railway. Links time are shown to point readers towards secured for password-protected use by Working Members for internal communication on AGMs and the original source, rather than reproducing every detaillike. [http://forum.svra.org.uk/ <b>SVR-Online Forum</b>] is an unofficial discussion forum, run on a voluntary basis for membersUntil March 2018 it also carried regular updates from various sources, volunteers including social media and SVR enthusiasts. Day to day ‘chat’ takes place on 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.worcester-racecoursesvrlive.cocom/branchlineshome Branch Lines]'</b> is a monthly newsletter for SVR Members, Shareholders and supporters.uk/whats-It is published onSVR Live, which includes an archive since April 2017. <b>‘SVR Online’</fixture/22-juneb> is a secure password-2016/ '''Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Raceday''']: June 22ndprotected intranet site is used by the SVR for internal communication with staff and Working Members.

*The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on [httphttps://www.svrfacebook.cocom/svrofficial/ '''Facebook'''], [https://twitter.ukcom/svrofficialsite '''Twitter'''], and [https://SEItemwww.instagram.aspx?a=49 com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Step Back to the 1940sInstagram''']: June 25th & 26th, July 2nd & 3rd.

==Forthcoming special events==*24-25 September [https://www.svr.co.uk/whats-on/autumn-model-railway-weekend/ Model Railway Weekend] *29 September - 2 October [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/SEItemevents/autumn-diesel-bash Autumn Diesel Bash] Guests (# Locos subject to availability)::* '''55009 Alycidon''': E.aspx?a=50 E. Class 55 Deltic Co-Co:* '''56081''': BR Class 56 Co-Co #:* '''Peep Behind the Scenes56098''': BR Class 56 Co-Co #*22-23 October [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/christmas-gift-fayre/ Christmas Gift Fayre]*27-29 October [https: July 16th//www.svr. An additional £5 charge applies for admission to behindco.uk/events/ghost-thetrain/ Ghost Train] *27-scenes attractions normally closed to the public29 October [https://www.svr.co. Organised by 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 [The 4150 Fundhttps://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 24 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/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]]