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 [https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial/ '''Facebook'''], [https://twitter.com/svrofficialsite '''Twitter'''], [https://www.tiktok.com/@severnvalleyrailway '''TikTok'''] and [https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''].

(All locomotives subject to availability.)===2017 Events===*6-7 April: [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx Dates announcedevent/open-house-weekend/ Open House weekend] for 2017 events are as follows:*18-21 April: [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/SEItemevent/spring-steam-gala-2/ Spring Steam Gala].aspx?a=48 Guest locomotives::'''6880 ''Betton Grange''Evening Scenic Specials''': GWR Collett 6800 Grange class 4-6-0 (new build):'''32636 ''Fenchurch'' [LBSCR 72] Departing Kidderminster at 7''': LBSCR Stroudley A1 Terrier class 0-6-0T:'''Lambton Collieries No 29''': Kitson & Co 0-6-2T:'''60532 Blue Peter''':00pm BR(E) Peppercorn Class A2 (on Saturdays to 16 Septemberstatic display) *4-5 May: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-model-railway-weekend-2024/ Spring Model Railway Weekend]*16-19 May: [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/SEItemevent/spring-diesel-festival/ Spring Diesel Festival].aspx?a=51 Guest locomotives::'''37263''' and '''On the Buses37409 Loch Awe''': E.E. Class 37 Co-Cos :'''[[BR Class 46 D182 | D182]]''' (46045): 10 September BR Class 46 1Co-Co1 (Normal fares[[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: [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/SEItemevent/mixed-traction-real-ale-festival-2024/ Real Ale & Mixed Traction Festival]*21 June: [[Members & Shareholders Weekend#2024_Supporters.aspx?a=100 '''Autumn Steam Gala'''E2.80.99_Day |Supporters’ Day]]*29-30 June and 6-7 July: [https: 21//svr.co.uk/event/step-back-to-the-24 September with visiting locomotives and 1940/ Step Back to the return of all1940s]*27-night running (Revised fares)28 July: [https://svr.co. Visiting locomotives announced areuk/event/kidderminster-station-40th-anniversary/ Kidderminster Station 40th Anniversary]*10-11 August:[https:No//svr.co. 926 Repton uk/event/vintage-transport-extravaganza- Southern Railways 'Schools' class, courtesy of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. 2024/ Vintage Transport Extravaganza]*19-22 September:No[https://svr.co. 564 uk/event/autumn- Great Eastern Railway 'Y14', courtesy of M&GN Joint Railway Society & North Norfolk Railwaysteam-gala-2023-4/ Autumn Steam Gala]*3-6 October: [https:No//svr.co. 323 Bluebell uk/event/autumn-diesel- South Eastern & Chatham Railway 'P', courtesy of Bluebell Railway Plcbash/ Autumn Diesel Bash]*19-20 October: [https:No//svr.co. 2 Prince uk/event/o-gauge-get-together- Ffestiniog Railway Narrow 2024/ O Gauge locoGet Together]*26, courtesy of the Ffestiniog Railway30-31 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).=See also==*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=105 '''Take a ride on the Ghost Train'''[Main Page]]: 26-28 October Dare to take a thrilling trip into the night (Revised 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).*[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 Links | Links to Santa's grotto at Arley. Advance booking essential, tickets available in August. *[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=56 '''Santa Heralds'''other web sites with an SVR connection]: 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=Links==*[httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=806 Dates announcedall-events/ SVR website Special Events] for 2018 events are as follows:*Spring Steam Gala[https: March 16 - 18//svr. First guest announced as LNER B12 Noco. 8572, courtesy of the M&GN Joint Railway Society uk/whats-on/calendar-timetables-and the North Norfolk Railway-roster/ Locomotive roster]*Open House Weekend[https: April 7 & 8*Paw Patrol Visit: April 28 & 29*Spring Diesel Festival: May 17 //svr.co.uk/whats- 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 /calendar-timetables-and- 23*Small Engine Weekend: September 29 & 30*Ghost Trains: October 25 roster/#diesel- 27 (TBC)All dates are subject to change, with further event details available soon...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>