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 /c/SevernValleyRailwayOfficial The '''SVR LiveYouTube channel'''] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders hosts live webcams and enthusiasts. SVR Live contains a regular monthly news announcements, although these are production of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades. It is also regularly updated with news wide range of videos from various sources, including social media and across the SVR-related websites. Information which is publicly accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables, lineside photography policy and application forms, and so on. Certain pages from time to time are secured for password-protected use by Working Members for internal communication on AGMs and the like.

[https://www.svrlive.com '''SVR Live'''] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. Information which is publicly accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables and so on. 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 carried news announcements concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades, plus regular updates from various sources, including social media and SVR-related websites. <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 accessible through on 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> is a and <b>'Microsoft Teams'</b> and its associated <b>'SVR TODAY'</b> channel are secure password-protected intranet site is 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 new build):'''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: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-model-railway-weekend-2024/ Spring Model Railway Weekend]*16-19 May: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-diesel-festival/ Spring Diesel Festival]. Guest locomotives subject ::'''37263''' and '''37409 Loch Awe''': E.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:'''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: [[Members & Shareholders Weekend#2024_Supporters.E2.80.99_Day |Supporters’ Day]]*29-30 June and 6-7 July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/step-back-to-the-1940/ Step Back to availabilitythe 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]

[http://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx 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):BR Standard 9F No. 92214, courtesy of Sarah Gregory and the Great Central Railway*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=67 '''Open House Weekend''']: 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?aSee also==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 17 No. D8568, courtesy of The [[Diesel Traction Group]Main Page]:Class 31 No. 31271, courtesy of A1A Locomotives Ltd:Class 33 No. 33035, courtesy of The Pioneer Diesel Group:Class 37 No. D6700, courtesy of the National Railway Museum:Class 45 No. 45041 Royal Tank Regiment, courtesy of Peak Locomotive Co Ltd:Class 45 No. 45060 Sherwood Forester, courtesy of The Pioneer Diesel Group:Class 47 No. 47828, courtesy of D05 Preservation Ltd & Dartmoor Railway:Class 55 No. 55022 Royal Scots Grey, courtesy of Martin Walker:Class 66 No. 66xxx [identity TBC], courtesy of GBRf :Class 73 No. 73xxx [identity TBC], courtesy of GBRf :Class xx - to be confirmed, courtesy of DB Cargo UK*[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''']: 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'''other web sites with an SVR connection]: 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)

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 Page]]<br>[httpCategory://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special Events]<br>[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connectionThe Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]<br>