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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.

<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:*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=67 Open House Weekend]: April 7 & 8*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?aLinks==71 Paw Patrol Visit]: April 28 & 29*[httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=127 Great Western Takeover]: May 5 all- 7*[http://www.svr.co.ukevents/SEItem.aspx?a=122 Spring Diesel Festival]: May 17 - 19. Guests announced to date are::*'''20007 and 20142''': BR Class 20 courtesy of Michael Owen :*'''[[BR Class 33 33108|33108]]''': BRCW Class 33 [[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|(hired)]website Special Events]:*'''37688''': BR Class 37 Co-Co [[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|(hired)]] courtesy of D05 Preservation Ltd and the Mid Norfolk Railway:*'''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.:*'''47292''': Brush Class 47 courtesy of the Great Central Railway, Nottingham :*'''55019 Royal Highland Fusilier''': E.E. Class 55 'Deltic' Co-Co courtesy of the Deltic Preservation Society:*'''56097''': Class 56 courtesy of the Great Central Railway, Nottingham :*'''66704''' (TBC): GM/EMD Class 66 courtesy of GBRf:*'''731xx''': BR Class 73 electro-diesel courtesy of GBRf:*'''88xxx''': Class 88 courtesy of Direct Rail Services*[httphttps://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]]. [[Eardington|Eardington station]] will be open to the public whats-on both days marking its 150th birthday.*[http://svrtrust.org.uk/events/worcestercalendar-racetimetables-dayand-2018.html SVR Charitable Trust Race Day]: June 11*[http:roster//www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=49 Step back to the 1940sLocomotive roster]: June 30 & July 1, 7, 8*[httphttps://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 whats-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 calendar- 23. Guests announced to date are::*'''LMS 6233 Duchess of Sutherland''', Stanier 8P Coronation Pacific 4timetables-6-2 courtesy of The Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust:*'''63395''', Raven NER T2 Class 0-8and-0 (LNER Q6) courtesy of the North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group (NELPG) and North Yorks. Moors Railway:First Gala appearance of BR Standard 4 [[75069]] (subject to completion of overhaul)*Small Engine Weekend: September 29 & 30*[http:/roster/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:*'''50033 Glorious''': E.E. Class 50 Co-Co courtesy of Tyseley *[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=105 Ghost Trainsroster Diesel locomotive roster]: (Dates and times TBC)*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=106 Christmas Gift Fayre]: October 27 & 28All dates are subject to change. Further details on these events will be released by the SVR in the future.

==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>