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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 2010-2019 | latest history timeline page]] as necessary.
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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 2020-2029 | latest history timeline page]] as necessary.
  
 
==Links to sources of information==
 
==Links to sources of information==
 
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The [http://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.
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The [https://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.
  
[http://www.svrlive.com '''SVR Live'''] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. SVR Live contains regular monthly news announcements, although these are of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades.  It is also regularly updated with news from various sources, including social media and 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.  
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[https://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.
  
<b>‘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 SVR Live. The sister <b>Web Round Up</b> covered items in the public domain and on the internet relating to the Severn Valley Railway, 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 an online only delivery.  
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[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.
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<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 it also publicly accessible on SVR Live, which includes an archive of past editions.
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<b>'[https://www.svrlive.com/branchlineshome Branch Lines]'</b> is a monthly newsletter for SVR Members, Shareholders and supporters. It is published on SVR Live, which includes an archive since April 2017.  
 
   
 
   
<b>‘SVR Online’</b> is a secure password-protected intranet site is used by the SVR for internal communication with staff and Working Members.  
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<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.
  
[http://forum.svra.org.uk/ '''SVR-Online Forum'''] is an unofficial discussion forum, run on a voluntary basis for members, volunteers and SVR enthusiasts. Day to day ‘chat’ takes place on SVR-related topics such as Special Events, Motive Power, Rolling Stock and so on. Access is freely available, although it is necessary to register before being able to post.
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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 [https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''].
  
==Current and forthcoming events==
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==Forthcoming special events==
(All locomotives subject to availability.)
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*6-7 April: [https://svr.co.uk/event/open-house-weekend/ Open House weekend]
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*18-21 April: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-steam-gala-2/ Spring Steam Gala]. Guest locomotives:
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:'''6880 ''Betton Grange'' ''': GWR Collett 6800 Grange class 4-6-0 (new build)
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:'''32636 ''Fenchurch'' [LBSCR 72] ''': LBSCR Stroudley A1 Terrier class 0-6-0T
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:'''Lambton Collieries No 29''': Kitson & Co 0-6-2T
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:'''60532 Blue Peter''': BR(E) Peppercorn Class A2 (on static display)
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*4-5 May: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-model-railway-weekend-2024/ Spring Model Railway Weekend]
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*16-19 May: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-diesel-festival/ Spring Diesel Festival]. Guest locomotives:
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:'''37263''' and '''37409 Loch Awe''': E.E. Class 37 Co-Cos
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:'''[[BR Class 46 D182 | D182]]''' (46045): BR Class 46 1Co-Co1 ([[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|on hire)]]
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:'''59XXX''': GM Electro-Motive Division Class 59 Co-Co
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:'''69009 Western Consort''': BR Class 69 Co-Co
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:'''700XX''': GE PowerHaul Class 70 Co-Co
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:'''73119 Paul Taylor''': E.E. Class 73/1 Bo-Bo
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*15-16 June: [https://svr.co.uk/event/mixed-traction-real-ale-festival-2024/ Real Ale & Mixed Traction Festival]
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*21 June: [[Members & Shareholders Weekend#2024_Supporters.E2.80.99_Day |Supporters’ Day]]
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*29-30 June and 6-7 July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/step-back-to-the-1940/ Step Back to the 1940s]
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*27-28 July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/kidderminster-station-40th-anniversary/ Kidderminster Station 40th Anniversary]
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*10-11 August: [https://svr.co.uk/event/vintage-transport-extravaganza-2024/ Vintage Transport Extravaganza]
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*19-22 September: [https://svr.co.uk/event/autumn-steam-gala-2023-4/ Autumn Steam Gala]
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*3-6 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/autumn-diesel-bash/ Autumn Diesel Bash]
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*19-20 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/o-gauge-get-together-2024/ O Gauge Get Together]
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*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:
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==See also==
*[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 are:
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*[[Main Page]]
:Class 17 No. D8568, courtesy of The [[Diesel Traction Group]]
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*[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]
:Class 20 No. 20189, courtesy of Michael Owen
 
:Class 20 No. 20205, courtesy of Michael Owen
 
:Class 31 No. 31271, courtesy of A1A Locomotives Ltd
 
:Class 33 No. 33035, courtesy of The Pioneer Diesel Group
 
:Class 33 No. 33108, courtesy of Class 33/1 Preservation Company
 
: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. 47192, courtesy of Crewe Heritage Trust
 
:Class 47 No. 47828, courtesy of D05 Preservation Ltd & Dartmoor Railway
 
:Class 50 No. 50008 Thunderer, courtesy of Garcia Hanson
 
:Class 55 No. 55022 Royal Scots Grey, courtesy of Martin Walker
 
:Class 60 No. 60100 [identity TBC], courtesy of DB Cargo UK
 
:Class 66 No. 66771 [identity TBC], courtesy of GBRf
 
:Class 73 No. 73107, courtesy of GBRf
 
:Class 73 No. 73965, courtesy of GBRf
 
:Class 88 No. 88003, courtesy of Direct Rail Services
 
*[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). Visiting locomotives announced are:
 
:Class 33 No. 33108, courtesy of Class 33/1 Preservation Company
 
:Class 45 No. 45041 Royal Tank Regiment, courtesy of Peak Locomotive Co Ltd
 
:Class 47 No. 47828, courtesy of D05 Preservation Ltd & Dartmoor Railway
 
*[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).
 
*[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''']: 10 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). Visiting locomotives announced are:
 
:No. 926 Repton - Southern Railways 'Schools' class, courtesy of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
 
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=106 '''Christmas Gift Fayre''']: 21-22 October with gifts galore with a festive twist at the Engine House (Normal fares).
 
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=105 '''Take a ride on the Ghost Train''']: 26-28 October Dare to take a thrilling trip into the night  (Revised fares).
 
  
Other dates for 2017 are still being finalised, including Engine House Events, Season Finale Gala and Santa & Christmas Experiences.
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==Links==
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*[https://svr.co.uk/all-events/ SVR website Special Events]
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*[https://svr.co.uk/whats-on/calendar-timetables-and-roster/ Locomotive roster]
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*[https://svr.co.uk/whats-on/calendar-timetables-and-roster/#diesel-roster Diesel locomotive roster]
  
==See also==
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[[Category: The Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]
[[Main Page]]<br>
 
[http://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special Events]<br>
 
[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]<br>
 

Revision as of 11:40, 28 March 2024

This page provides a brief summary of current and forthcoming events on the SVRSevern Valley Railway, and links to where further information can be found. Historical information will be moved to the latest history timeline page as necessary.

Links to sources of information

(Links will open in a new window)

The 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.

The SVR YouTube channel hosts live webcams and a regular production of wide range of videos from across the SVRSevern Valley Railway.

SVR Live is also an official SVRSevern Valley Railway 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 SVRSevern Valley Railway-related websites.

'Express Points' 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 on SVRSevern Valley Railway Live, which includes an archive of past editions.

'Branch Lines' is a monthly newsletter for SVRSevern Valley Railway Members, Shareholders and supporters. It is published on SVRSevern Valley Railway Live, which includes an archive since April 2017.

SVRSevern Valley Railway Online’ and 'Microsoft Teams' and its associated 'SVRSevern Valley Railway TODAY' channel are secure password-protected intranet sites used by the SVRSevern Valley Railway for internal communication with staff and Working Members.

The SVRSevern Valley Railway has active official Social Media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram.

Forthcoming special events

6880 Betton Grange : GWRGreat Western Railway CollettCharles Benjamin Collett, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the Great Western Railway 1922-1941 6800 Grange class 4-6-0 (new build)
32636 Fenchurch [LBSCRLondon Brighton & South Coast Railway 72] : LBSCRLondon Brighton & South Coast Railway Stroudley A1 Terrier class 0-6-0T
Lambton Collieries No 29: Kitson & Co 0-6-2T
60532 Blue Peter: BRBritish Rail or British Railways(E) Peppercorn Class A2 (on static display)
37263 and 37409 Loch Awe: E.E.English Electric Class 37 Co-Cos
D182 (46045): BRBritish Rail or British Railways Class 46 1Co-Co1 (on hire)
59XXX: GM Electro-Motive Division Class 59 Co-Co
69009 Western Consort: BRBritish Rail or British Railways Class 69 Co-Co
700XX: GE PowerHaul Class 70 Co-Co
73119 Paul Taylor: E.E.English Electric Class 73/1 Bo-Bo

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