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/ '''SVR Main Web Site'''] 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.svrliveyoutube.com/Pagesc/SevernValleyRailwayOfficial The '''SVR YouTube channel'''] hosts live webcams and a regular production of wide range of videos from across the SVR. [https://defaultwww.svrlive.aspx com '''SVR Live'''] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. It is regularly updated with news from various sources, including social media and SVR-related websites. A secure section of this site is used by Working Members for internal communication. 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 2018 it also contains regular monthly carried news announcements, although these are of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades, plus regular updates from various sources, including social media and SVR-related websites. The Working Members’ monthly newsletter  <b>‘Express Points’'[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 it also publically publicly accessibleon SVR Live, which includes an archive of past editions. The sister  <b>Web Round Up'[https://www.svrlive.com/branchlineshome Branch Lines]'</b> covers items in the public domain 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’</ b> and <b>'Microsoft Teams'</b> and its associated <b>'SVRTODAY'</b> channel are secure password-Online Forum'''] is an unofficial discussion forum, run on a voluntary basis protected intranet sites used by the SVR for members, volunteers and SVR enthusiasts. Day to day ‘chat’ takes place on SVR-related topics such as Special Events, Motive Power, Rolling Stock 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'''], [https://www.tiktok.com/@severnvalleyrailway '''TikTok'''] and forthcoming events==(All locomotives subject to availability[https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''].)

==Forthcoming special events==*6-7 April: [httphttps://wwwsvr.co.uk/event/open-house-weekend/ Open House weekend]*18-21 April: [https://svr.co.uk/SEItemevent/spring-steam-gala-2/ Spring Steam Gala].aspx?a=109 Guest locomotives::'''6880 ''Betton Grange''Season Finale Gala''']: An end of season gala will be held on GWR Collett 6800 Grange class 4-6 November. Visiting locomotives are:-0 (new build):LMS 'Crab' No 13065, courtesy of the East Lancashire Railway Company Limited'32636 ''Fenchurch'' [LBSCR 72] ''':GWR 4200 LBSCR Stroudley A1 Terrier class 20-86-0T :'''Lambton Collieries No 4270, courtesy of Jeremy Hosking and the Gloucestershire 29''': Kitson & Warwickshire Steam Co 0-6-2T:'''60532 Blue Peter''': BR(E) Peppercorn Class A2 (on static display) *4-5 May: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-model-railway-weekend-2024/ Spring Model Railway PlcWeekend]*16-19 May: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-diesel-festival/ Spring Diesel Festival]. Guest locomotives::LNER A1 No'''37263''' and '''37409 Loch Awe''': E.E. 60163 Tornado, courtesy of the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust Class 37 Co-Cos Home locomotives are planned to include the return from overhaul of :'''[[GWR 813 Saddle TankBR Class 46 D182 |exD182]]''' (46045): BR Class 46 1Co-Port Talbot Railway Tank No. 813Co1 ([[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|on hire)]]:'''59XXX''': GM Electro-Motive Division Class 59 Co-Co:'''69009 Western Consort''': BR Class 69 Co-Co:'''700XX''': GE PowerHaul Class 70 Co-Co:'''73119 Paul Taylor''': E.E. Class 73/1 Bo-Bo*15-16 June: [https://svr. co.uk/event/mixed-traction-real-ale-festival-2024/ Real Ale & Mixed Traction Festival]*21 June: [[GWR Small Prairie 4566Members & Shareholders Weekend#2024_Supporters.E2.80.99_Day |Small Prairie 4566Supporters’ Day]] is due *29-30 June and 6-7 July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/step-back-to-the-1940/ Step Back to make her last Gala appearance before withdrawalthe 1940s]*27-28 July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/kidderminster-station-40th-anniversary/ Kidderminster Station 40th Anniversary]*10-11 August: [https://svr.co. Unfortunately the overhaul of uk/event/vintage-transport-extravaganza-2024/ Vintage Transport Extravaganza]*19-22 September: [https://svr.co.uk/event/autumn-steam-gala-2023-4/ Autumn Steam Gala]*3-6 October: [GWR Pannier 7714|GWR Pannier Tank No 7714https://svr.co.uk/event/autumn-diesel-bash/ Autumn Diesel Bash]*19-20 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/o-gauge-get-together-2024/ O Gauge Get Together] will not be completed in time*26, 30-31 October: [https://svr. Normal fares applyco.<br>uk/event/ghost-trains-2024/2024-10-26/ Ghost Trains]

==See also=2017 Events===[http://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=736 Dates announced] for 2017 events are as follows:*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=65 '''Spring Steam Gala''']: The annual spring gala will be held on 17-19 March (Revised fares). Visiting locomotives are::LMS Ivatt 2 No. 41312, courtesy of the Mid-Hants Railway & John Jones*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=67 '''Open House Weekend'''Main Page]: An event featuring behind-the-scenes tours, model railways on display, and other attractions on 8-9 April (Normal fares).*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=71 '''Peppa Pig & George Visit''']: 6-7 May (Revised fares) *[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=101 '''Spring Diesel Festival''']: The annual diesel gala, continuing in its new spring slot, on 18-20 May (Revised fares). Visiting locomotives are::Class 33 No. 33035, courtesy of The Pioneer Diesel Group.:Class 45 No. 45060 Sherwood Forester, courtesy of The Pioneer Diesel Group.*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=113 '''Mixed Traction Day'''Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]: A selection of visiting locomotives from the Spring Diesel Festival will operate alongside steam locomotives on 21 May (Normal fares).*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=49 '''Step Back to the 1940s''']: The annual 1940s event will take place on 24-25 June and 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://svr.co.uk/all-events/ SVR website Special Events, Ghost Trains, Season Finale Gala ]*[https://svr.co.uk/whats-on/calendar-timetables-and Santa & Christmas Experiences-roster/ Locomotive roster]*[https://svr.co.uk/whats-on/calendar-timetables-and-roster/#diesel-roster Diesel locomotive roster]

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