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.svrsvrlive.cocom/branchlineshome Branch Lines]'</b> is a monthly newsletter for SVR Members, Shareholders and supporters.ukIt is published on SVR Live, which includes an archive since April 2017. <b>‘SVR Online’</SEItem.aspx?b> is a=51 '''On the Buses!''']: September 4th. Vintage buses at Bewdley Station (parking secure password-protected intranet site is not available at used by the station during this event). Normal fares applySVR 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/SEItem.aspx?a=100 svrofficialsite '''Pacific PowerTwitter''']: 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[https::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//www. Access to Kidderminster Station will be restricted to Special Event ticket holders onlyinstagram. See the link above for times and detailscom/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''].

==Forthcoming special events==*24-25 September [https://www.svr.co.uk/whats-on/autumn-model-railway-weekend/ Model Railway Weekend] *29 September - 2 October [https:Up //www.svr.co.uk/events/autumn-diesel-bash Autumn Diesel Bash] Guests (# Locos subject to four other public services will also operate during the event, featuring Noavailability)::* '''55009 Alycidon''': E. 34027 Taw Valley and NoE. 34053 Sir Keith Park and other members of the homeClass 55 Deltic Co-Co:* '''56081''': BR Class 56 Co-fleetCo #:* '''56098''': BR Class 56 Co-Co #*22-23 October [https://www. Tickets for these trains will be available on a first come, first serve basissvr.co.uk/events/christmas-gift-fayre/ Christmas Gift Fayre] *27-29 October [https://www.svr.co. Preuk/events/ghost-train/ Ghost Train] *27-booking is essential29 October [https://www. Allsvr.co.uk/events/scream-train-night running will not take place 18/ Scream Train (18+)] *18 November [https://www.svr.co.uk/events/steaminlights22/ Steam in 2016, but will return in 2017Lights] commences (selected dates to 23 December) *26 November [https://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==*[[Main Page]]*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=109 '''Season Finale Gala'''[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]: An end of season gala will be held on 4-6 November. This will feature home-based and visiting Tank Engines.<br>

===2017 Events=References==[http://www.svr.co.uk<references /NewsItem.aspx?a=736 Dates announced] for 2017 events are as follows::Spring Steam Gala: 17-19 March (Revised fares):Open House Weekend: 8-9 April (Normal fares):Peppa Pig & George Visit: 6-7 May (Revised fares) :Spring Diesel Festival: 18-20 May (Revised fares) :Mixed Traction Day: 21 May (Normal fares):Step Back to the 1940s: 24-25 June, 1-2 July (Revised fares):Peep Behind the Scenes: 15 July (Normal fares + supplement):Classic Vehicle Day: 30 July (Normal fares):Steam on the Road: 12-13 August (Normal fares):On the Buses: 2 September (Normal fares):Autumn Steam Gala: 21-24 September (Revised fares)>

Other dates for 2017 are still being finalised, including Engine House ==Links==*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special Events, Ghost Trains, Season Finale Gala and Santa & Christmas Experiences]*[https://www.svr.co.uk/MeetTheLoco.aspx?id=26 Diesel locomotive roster]

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