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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.
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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'''].
  
 
==Forthcoming special events==
 
==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]
===2017 Events===
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*18-21 April: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-steam-gala-2/ Spring Steam Gala]. Guest locomotives:
[http://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx Dates announced] for 2017 events are as follows:
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:'''6880 ''Betton Grange'' ''': GWR Collett 6800 Grange class 4-6-0 (new build)
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=48 '''Evening Scenic Specials'''] Departing Kidderminster at 7:00pm on Saturdays to 16 September.
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:'''32636 ''Fenchurch'' [LBSCR 72] ''': LBSCR Stroudley A1 Terrier class 0-6-0T
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=51 '''On the Buses''']: 10 September (Normal fares)
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:'''Lambton Collieries No 29''': Kitson & Co 0-6-2T
*[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:
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:'''60532 Blue Peter''': BR(E) Peppercorn Class A2 (on static display)
:No. 926 Repton - Southern Railways 'Schools' class, courtesy of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
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*4-5 May: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-model-railway-weekend-2024/ Spring Model Railway Weekend]
:No. 564 - Great Eastern Railway 'Y14', courtesy of M&GN Joint Railway Society & North Norfolk Railway
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*16-19 May: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-diesel-festival/ Spring Diesel Festival]. Guest locomotives:
:No. 323 Bluebell - South Eastern & Chatham Railway 'P', courtesy of Bluebell Railway Plc
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:'''37263''' and '''37409 Loch Awe''': E.E. Class 37 Co-Cos
:No. 2 Prince - Ffestiniog Railway Narrow Gauge loco, courtesy of the Ffestiniog Railway
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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/SEItem.aspx?a=106 '''Christmas Gift Fayre''']: 21-22 October with gifts galore with a festive twist at the Engine House (Normal fares).
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==See also==
*[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).
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*[[Main Page]]
*[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).
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*[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=55 '''Santa Steam Specials''']: December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24. Travel by steam train from Kidderminster to Santa's grotto at Arley. Advance booking essential, tickets available in August.
 
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=56 '''Santa Heralds''']: 19-23 December. Travel with Santa on a trip from Kidderminster to Highley. Advance booking essential, tickets available in August.
 
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=57 '''Christmas Carol Trains''']: December 2, 9, 16, 23. A festive diesel rail-car trip from Kidderminster to Highley. Advance booking essential, tickets available in August.
 
  
===2018 Events===
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==Links==
[http://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=806 Dates announced] for 2018 events are as follows:
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*[https://svr.co.uk/all-events/ SVR website Special Events]
*Spring Steam Gala: March 16 - 18. First guest announced as LNER B12 No. 8572, courtesy of the M&GN Joint Railway Society and the North Norfolk Railway
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*[https://svr.co.uk/whats-on/calendar-timetables-and-roster/ Locomotive roster]
*Open House Weekend: April 7 & 8
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*[https://svr.co.uk/whats-on/calendar-timetables-and-roster/#diesel-roster Diesel locomotive roster]
*Paw Patrol Visit: April 28 & 29
 
*Spring Diesel Festival: May 17 - 19
 
*Mixed Traction Day: May 20
 
*Goods Gala: June 2 & 3
 
*Step back to the 1940s: June 30 & July 1, 7, 8
 
*Peep Behind the Scenes: July 14 & 15 (TBC)
 
*Classic Vehicle Day: July 29
 
*Steam on the Road: August 11 & 12
 
*On the Buses: September 2
 
*Autumn Steam Gala: September 20 - 23
 
*Small Engine Weekend: September 29 & 30
 
*Ghost Trains: October 25 - 27 (TBC)
 
All dates are subject to change, with further event details available soon...
 
  
==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

See also

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