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60532 Blue Peter on static display at SSG
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.
==Links to sources of information==
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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.youtube.com/c/SevernValleyRailwayOfficial The '''SVR YouTube channel'''] hosts live webcams and a regular production of wide range of videos from across the SVR. [https://www.svrlive.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 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 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> covered items in the public domain is a monthly newsletter for SVR Members, Shareholders and supporters. It is published on the internet relating to the Severn Valley RailwaySVR Live, with links shown to point readers towards the original source rather than reproducing every detail: its final edition was in December 2016 as 'Express Points' moved to which includes an online only deliveryarchive since April 2017.
<b>‘SVR Online’</b> and <b>'Microsoft Teams'</b> and its associated <b>'SVR TODAY'</b> channel are secure password-protected intranet sites used by the SVR for internal communication with staff and Working Members. The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on [httphttps://forumwww.svrafacebook.orgcom/svrofficial/ '''Facebook'''], [https://twitter.ukcom/ svrofficialsite '''SVR-Online ForumTwitter'''] is an unofficial discussion forum, run on a voluntary basis for members, volunteers [https://www.tiktok.com/@severnvalleyrailway '''TikTok'''] and SVR enthusiasts[https://www. Day to day ‘chat’ takes place on SVR-related topics such as Special Events, Motive Power, Rolling Stock and so oninstagram. Access is freely available, although it is necessary to register before being able to postcom/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''].
==Current and forthcoming Forthcoming special events==*6-7 April: [https://svr.co.uk/event/open-house-weekend/ Open House weekend]*18-21 April: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-steam-gala-2/ Spring Steam Gala]. Guest locomotives::'''6880 ''Betton Grange'' ''': GWR Collett 6800 Grange class 4-6-0 (All locomotives subject to availability.new build)===2016 Events===:'''32636 ''Fenchurch'' [LBSCR 72] ''': LBSCR Stroudley A1 Terrier class 0-6-0T:'''Lambton Collieries No 29''': Kitson & Co 0-6-2T:'''60532 Blue Peter''': BR(E) Peppercorn Class A2 (on static display) *4-5 May: [httphttps://wwwsvr.co.uk/event/spring-model-railway-weekend-2024/ Spring Model Railway Weekend]*16-19 May: [https://svr.co.uk/SEItemevent/spring-diesel-festival/ Spring Diesel Festival]. Guest locomotives::'''37263''' and '''37409 Loch Awe''': E.aspx?a=66 E. Class 37 Co-Cos :'''[[BR Class 46 D182 | D182]]''' (46045): BR Class 46 1Co-Co1 ([[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:'''Festive Season Service73119 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: Daily running between Boxing [[Members & Shareholders Weekend#2024_Supporters.E2.80.99_Day |Supporters’ Day ]]*29-30 June and 2 January 20176-7 July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/step-back-to-the-1940/ Step Back to the 1940s]*27-28 July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/kidderminster-station-40th-anniversary/ Kidderminster Station 40th Anniversary]*10-11 August: [https://svr.co.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: [https://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]*26, 30-31 October: [https://svr.co.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 announced so far are::LMS Ivatt 2 No. 41312, courtesy of the Mid-Hants Railway & John Jones:SR Bulleid Battle of Britain Class No 34081 '92 Squadron', courtesy of the Battle of Britain Locomotive Society & the Nene Valley Railway (first visit to the SVR)*[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 announced so far are::Class 33 No. 33035, courtesy of The Pioneer Diesel Group.:Class 45 No. 45060 Sherwood Forester, courtesy of The Pioneer Diesel Group.:Class 55 No. 55022 Royal Scots Grey, courtesy of Martin Walker*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=113 '''Mixed Traction Day''']: 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 Links | Links to the 1940s''']: The annual 1940s event will take place on 24-25 June and 1-2 July (Revised fares).*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=50 '''Peep Behind the Scenes''']: 15 July (Normal fares + supplement)*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=52 '''Classic Vehicle Day'''other web sites with an SVR connection]: 30 July (Normal fares)*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=108 '''Steam on the Road''']: 12-13 August (Normal fares)*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=51 '''On the Buses''']: 2 September (Normal fares)*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=100 '''Autumn Steam Gala''']: 21-24 September with visiting locomotives and the return of all-night running (Revised fares)
