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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 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*6-7 April: [https://svr.co.)===2017 Events===uk/event/open-house-weekend/ Open House weekend]*18-21 April: [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/SEItemevent/spring-steam-gala-2/ Spring Steam Gala].aspx?a=55 Guest locomotives::'''6880 ''Betton Grange'' ''': GWR Collett 6800 Grange class 4-6-0 (new build):'''32636 'Santa Steam Specials'Fenchurch''[LBSCR 72]''': December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24. Travel by steam train from Kidderminster to SantaLBSCR Stroudley A1 Terrier class 0-6-0T:'''Lambton Collieries No 29''': Kitson & Co 0-6-2T:'''s grotto at Arley. Advance booking essential, see 60532 Blue Peter''': BR(E) Peppercorn Class A2 (on static display) *4-5 May: [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=503 SVR websiteevent/spring-model-railway-weekend-2024/ Spring Model Railway Weekend]''' for remaining ticket availability. *16-19 May: [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/SEItemevent/spring-diesel-festival/ Spring Diesel Festival].aspx?a=56 Guest locomotives::'''37263''' and '''Santa Heralds37409 Loch Awe''': E.E. Class 37 Co-Cos :'''[[BR Class 46 D182 | D182]]''' (46045): 19BR Class 46 1Co-22 December. Travel with Santa Co1 ([[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|on a trip from Kidderminster to Highley. Advance booking essential, see 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/NewsItemevent/mixed-traction-real-ale-festival-2024/ Real Ale & Mixed Traction Festival]*21 June: [[Members & Shareholders Weekend#2024_Supporters.aspx?a=503 SVR websiteE2.80.99_Day |Supporters’ Day]]''' for remaining ticket availability*29-30 June and 6-7 July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/step-back-to-the-1940/ Step Back to the 1940s]*27-28 July: [httphttps://wwwsvr.co.uk/event/kidderminster-station-40th-anniversary/ Kidderminster Station 40th Anniversary]*10-11 August: [https://svr.co.uk/SEItemevent/vintage-transport-extravaganza-2024/ Vintage Transport Extravaganza]*19-22 September: [https://svr.co.aspx?a=57 '''Christmas Carol Trains'''uk/event/autumn-steam-gala-2023-4/ Autumn Steam Gala]*3-6 October: December 2, 9, 16, 23[https://svr.co. A festive uk/event/autumn-diesel rail-car trip from Kidderminster to Highleybash/ 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. SOLD OUTco.uk/event/ghost-trains-2024/2024-10-26/ Ghost Trains] ==See also==*[[Main Page]]*[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]

===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.co. Guests announced to date are::*'''LNER 8572''', Holden B12 (GER S69) 4uk/whats-6-0 courtesy of the M&GN Joint Railway Society and the North Norfolk Railway:*'''60163 Tornado''', New build Peppercorn A1 4on/calendar-6timetables-2 courtesy of the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust:*'''Bellerophon''', Haydock Foundry 0-6-0WT courtesy of the Vintage Carriage Trust and Foxfield Railway:*'''LNER 61624''', Thompson B1 4-6-0 courtesy of the Thompson B1 roster/ Locomotive Trust and North Yorkshire Moors Railway:In addition winter hire [[BR Riddles 4MT 80072roster]] remains on the railway until April.*Open House Weekend[https: April 7 & 8*Paw Patrol Visit: April 28 & 29*Spring Diesel Festival: May 17 - 19//svr. Guests announced to date are::*'''55015 Tulyar''': Eco.E. Class 55 Deltic Couk/whats-Co:In addition hired [[BR Class 33 33108]] remains on the railway until after this event.*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*50th anniversary of the end of steam on British Railways: August 4*Steam on the Road: August 11 & 12*On the Buses: September 2*Autumn Steam Gala: September 20 /calendar-timetables- 23*Small Engine Weekend: September 29 & 30*Class 50 Golden Jubilee: October 4 and- 6*Ghost Trains: October 25 roster/#diesel- 27 (TBC)*Christmas Gift Fayre: October 27 & 28All 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>