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.

<b>'[httphttps://www.svrlive.com/expresspointshome Express Points'''SVR Live''']'</b> is the Working Members’ monthly newsletter which moved to also an online only delivery in January 2017official SVR web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. It Information which is distributed 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 email to those who have registered, Working Members for internal communication on AGMs and the like. Until 2018 it also publicly accessible on carried news announcements concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades, plus regular updates from various sources, including social media and SVR Live, which includes an archive of past editions-related websites.

<b>'[httphttps://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. <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 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'''].

[http://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=806 Dates announced] for 2018 events are as follows:*[httpCategory://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=65 Spring Steam Gala]: March 16 - 18. Guests announced are::*'''LNER 8572''', Holden B12 (GER S69) 4-6-0 courtesy of the M&GN Joint Railway Society and the North Norfolk Railway:*'''60163 Tornado''', New build Peppercorn A1 4-6-2 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 Locomotive Trust and North Yorkshire Moors The Severn Valley Railway:*'''GWR 6023 King Edward II''', Collett 4-6-0 King class, courtesy of the Great Western Society:In addition winter hire [[BR Riddles 4MT 80072]] remains on the railway until April.*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=67 Open House Weekend]: April 7 & 8*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=71 Paw Patrol Visit]: April 28 & 29*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=122 Spring Diesel Festival]: May 17 - 19. Guests announced to date are::*'''[[BR Class 33 33108|33108]]''': BRCW Class 33 [[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|(hired)]]:*'''37688''': BR Class 37 Co-Co [[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|(hired)]] courtesy of D05 Preservation Ltd and the Mid Norfolk Railway:*'''40135 Whistler''': BR Class 40 [[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|(hired)]] courtesy of the Class 40 Preservation Society:*'''D832 Onslaught''': BR Class 42 'Warship' B-B courtesy of the Bury Hydraulic Group and the East Lancashire Railway:*'''45060 Sherwood Forester''': BR Class 46 courtesy of Pioneer Diesel Locomotive Group.:*'''55019 Royal Highland Fusilier''': E.E. Class 55 'Deltic' Co-Co courtesy of the Deltic Preservation Society:*'''56097''': Class 56 courtesy of the GCRN, Ruddington:*'''88xxx''': Class 88 courtesy of Direct Rail Services*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=113 Mixed Traction Day]: May 20. A selection of guests from the Spring Diesel Festival *[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=123 Goods Gala]: June 2 & 3. Up to three goods trains in service including a GWR goods train hauled by No. [[2857]]*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=49 Step back to the 1940s]: June 30 & July 1, 7, 8*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=52 Classic Vehicle Day]: July 29*50th anniversary of the end of steam on British Railways: August 4*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=108 Steam on the Road]: August 11 & 12*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=51 On the Buses]: September 2*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=100 Autumn Steam Gala]: September 20 - 23. Guests announced to date are::*'''LMS 6233 Duchess of Sutherland''', Stanier 8P Coronation Pacific 4-6-2 courtesy of The Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust:First Gala appearance of BR Standard 4 [[75069]] (subject to completion of overhaul)*Small Engine Weekend: September 29 & 30*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=124 Class 50 Golden Jubilee]: October 4 - 6. An attempt to host the largest operational gathering of one loco type ever staged in preservation (steam or diesel), with at least ten working locos to achieve this. Guests announced to date are::*'''[[BR Class 50 50026 Indomitable|50026 Indomitable]]''': E.E. Class 50 Co-Co courtesy of Paul Spracklen :*'''BR Class 50 50033 ‘Glorious’''': E.E. Class 50 Co-Co courtesy of Tyseley