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60532 Blue Peter on static display at SSG
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.
==Links to sources of information==
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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'''].
==Forthcoming special events==
*6-7 April: [https://svr.co.uk/event/open-house-weekend/ Open House weekend]
*18-21 April: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-steam-gala-2/ Spring Steam Gala]. Guest locomotives:
:'''6880 ''Betton Grange'' ''': GWR Collett 6800 Grange class 4-6-0 (new build)
:'''32636 ''Fenchurch'' [LBSCR 72] ''': LBSCR Stroudley A1 Terrier class 0-6-0T
:'''Lambton Collieries No 29''': Kitson & Co 0-6-2T
:'''60532 Blue Peter''': BR(E) Peppercorn Class A2 (on static display)
*4-5 May: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-model-railway-weekend-2024/ Spring Model Railway Weekend]
*16-19 May: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-diesel-festival/ Spring Diesel Festival]. Guest locomotives:
:'''37263''' and '''37409 Loch Awe''': E.E. Class 37 Co-Cos
:'''[[BR Class 46 D182 | D182]]''' (46045): BR Class 46 1Co-Co1 ([[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: [https://svr.co.uk/event/mixed-traction-real-ale-festival-2024/ Real Ale & Mixed Traction Festival]
*21 June: [[Members & Shareholders Weekend#2024_Supporters.E2.80.99_Day |Supporters’ Day]]
*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: [https://svr.co.uk/event/kidderminster-station-40th-anniversary/ Kidderminster Station 40th Anniversary]
*10-11 August: [https://svr.co.uk/event/vintage-transport-extravaganza-2024/ Vintage Transport Extravaganza]
*19-22 September: [https://svr.co.uk/event/autumn-steam-gala-2023-4/ Autumn Steam Gala]
*3-6 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/autumn-diesel-bash/ 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.co.uk/event/ghost-trains-2024/2024-10-26/ Ghost Trains]
==See also==*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=132 50th anniversary of the end of steam on British Railways[Main Page]]: August 4*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]] ==Links==108 Steam on the Road]: August 11 & 12*[httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=51 On the Busesall-events/ SVR website Special Events]: September 2*[httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=100 Autumn Steam Gala]: September 20 whats- 23. Guests announced to date are::*'''LMS 6233 Duchess of Sutherland''', Stanier 8P Coronation Pacific 4on/calendar-6timetables-2 courtesy of The Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust:*'''63395''', Raven NER T2 Class 0and-8-0 (LNER Q6) courtesy of the North Eastern Locomotive Preservation Group (NELPG) and North Yorks. Moors Railway:*'''45231 The Sherwood Forester''', LMS Stanier Black 5 courtesy of roster/ Locomotive 45231 Limited:''Unfortunately, [[75069|BR Standard 4 No. 75069]roster] will not be ready in time to star at the event as planned.''*Small Engine Weekend: September 29 & 30*[httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=124 Class 50 Golden Jubilee]: October 4 whats- 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::*'''50008 Thunderer''': E.E. Class 50 Coon/calendar-Co courtesy of Garcia Hanson:*'''50017 Royal Oak''': E.E. Class 50 Cotimetables-Co courtesy of Neil Boden:*'''[[BR Class 50 50026 Indomitable|50026 Indomitable]]''' (subject to completion of engine repairs): E.E. Class 50 Coand-Co courtesy of Paul Spracklen:*'''50033 Glorious''' (subject to completion of overhaul): E.E. Class 50 Coroster/#diesel-Co courtesy of Tyseley:*'''50050 Fearless''': E.E. Class 50 Co-Co courtesy of Neil Boden:Supported by [[The Class 50 Alliance|Class 50 Alliance]] locos [[50007|50007 Hercules]], [[50031|50031 Hood]roster Diesel locomotive roster], [[50035|50035 Ark Royal]], [[50044|50044 Exeter]] (subject to completion of engine repairs) and [[50049|50049 Defiance]]. *[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=105 Ghost Trains]: October 27, 30 and 31*[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>
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