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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 2010-2019 | latest history timeline page]] as necessary.
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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 2020-2029 | latest history timeline page]] as necessary.
  
 
==Links to sources of information==
 
==Links to sources of information==
 
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The [http://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.
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The [https://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.
  
[http://www.svrlive.com '''SVR Live'''] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. SVR Live contains news announcements, although these are of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades. 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. Until March 2018 it also carried regular updates from various sources, including social media and SVR-related websites, now discontinued.
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[https://www.youtube.com/c/SevernValleyRailwayOfficial The '''SVR YouTube channel'''] hosts live webcams and a regular production of wide range of videos from across the SVR.
  
<b>'[http://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.
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[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>'[http://www.svrlive.com/branchlineshome Branch Lines]'</b> is a monthly newsletter for SVR Members, Shareholders and supporters. It is published SVR Live, which includes an archive since April 2017.  
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<b>'[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 on SVR Live, which includes an archive of past editions.
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<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 secure password-protected intranet site is used by the SVR for internal communication with staff and Working Members.
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<b>‘SVR Online’</b> and <b>'Microsoft Teams'</b> and its associated <b>'SVR TODAY'</b> channel are secure password-protected intranet 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'''], and [https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''].
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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==
 
==Forthcoming special events==
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=55 Santa Steam Specials]: December 1-2, 8-9, 15-16, 22, 23 (Sold out)
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*6-7 April: [https://svr.co.uk/event/open-house-weekend/ Open House weekend]
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=99 Christmas Cracker Express for Schools]: December 4-6, 11-13
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*18-21 April: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-steam-gala-2/ Spring Steam Gala]. Guest locomotives:
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=57 Christmas Carol Trains]: December 1, 8, 14-15, 21-22 (All sold out)
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:'''6880 ''Betton Grange'' ''': GWR Collett 6800 Grange class 4-6-0 (new build)
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=121 Santa Sleigh Express]: December 24 (Sold out)
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:'''32636 ''Fenchurch'' [LBSCR 72] ''': LBSCR Stroudley A1 Terrier class 0-6-0T
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:'''Lambton Collieries No 29''': Kitson & Co 0-6-2T
*February half-term: February 16 - 24
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:'''60532 Blue Peter''': BR(E) Peppercorn Class A2 (on static display)  
*World Book Day Weekend: March 9 & 10
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*4-5 May: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-model-railway-weekend-2024/ Spring Model Railway Weekend]
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=861 Spring Steam Gala]: March 15 - 17
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*16-19 May: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-diesel-festival/ Spring Diesel Festival]. Guest locomotives:
:Visiting locomotive '''6430''': GWR Collett 6400 class 0-6-0PT, courtesy of the Llangollen Railway
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:'''37263''' and '''37409 Loch Awe''': E.E. Class 37 Co-Cos
*Open House Weekend: April 6 & 7
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:'''[[BR Class 46 D182 | D182]]''' (46045): BR Class 46 1Co-Co1 ([[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|on hire)]]
*Spring Holidays: April 13 - 26
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:'''59XXX''': GM Electro-Motive Division Class 59 Co-Co
*Family Fun Weekend: April 27 & 28
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:'''69009 Western Consort''': BR Class 69 Co-Co
*Spring Diesel Festival: May 16 - 18
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:'''700XX''': GE PowerHaul Class 70 Co-Co
*Mixed Traction Day: May 19
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:'''73119 Paul Taylor''': E.E. Class 73/1 Bo-Bo
*May half-term: May 25 - 31
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*15-16 June: [https://svr.co.uk/event/mixed-traction-real-ale-festival-2024/ Real Ale & Mixed Traction Festival]
*Food & Drink Fayre: June 1 & 2
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*21 June: [[Members & Shareholders Weekend#2024_Supporters.E2.80.99_Day |Supporters’ Day]]
*Step Back to the 1940s: June 29 & 30, July 6 & 7
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*29-30 June and 6-7 July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/step-back-to-the-1940/ Step Back to the 1940s]
*Summer Holidays: July 20 - September 1
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*27-28 July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/kidderminster-station-40th-anniversary/ Kidderminster Station 40th Anniversary]
*Day of Dance: August 3
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*10-11 August: [https://svr.co.uk/event/vintage-transport-extravaganza-2024/ Vintage Transport Extravaganza]
*Steam on the Road: August 10 & 11
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*19-22 September: [https://svr.co.uk/event/autumn-steam-gala-2023-4/ Autumn Steam Gala]
*Classic Vehicle Day: August 31
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*3-6 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/autumn-diesel-bash/ Autumn Diesel Bash]
*On The Buses: September 1
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*19-20 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/o-gauge-get-together-2024/ O Gauge Get Together]
*Autumn Steam Gala: September 19 - 22
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*26, 30-31 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/ghost-trains-2024/2024-10-26/ Ghost Trains]
*Autumn Diesel Festival: October 3 - 5
 
*Christmas Gift Fayre: October 26 & 27
 
*October half-term: October 26 - November 3
 
*Ghost Trains: October 26, 30 & 31 (TBC)
 
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
[[Main Page]]<br>
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*[[Main Page]]
[http://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special Events]<br>
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*[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]
[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]<br>
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==Links==
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*[https://svr.co.uk/all-events/ SVR website Special Events]
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*[https://svr.co.uk/whats-on/calendar-timetables-and-roster/ Locomotive roster]
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*[https://svr.co.uk/whats-on/calendar-timetables-and-roster/#diesel-roster Diesel locomotive roster]
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[[Category: The Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]

Revision as of 11:40, 28 March 2024

This page provides a brief summary of current and forthcoming events on the SVRSevern Valley Railway, and links to where further information can be found. Historical information will be moved to the latest history timeline page as necessary.

Links to sources of information

(Links will open in a new window)

The 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.

The SVR YouTube channel hosts live webcams and a regular production of wide range of videos from across the SVRSevern Valley Railway.

SVR Live is also an official SVRSevern Valley Railway 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 SVRSevern Valley Railway-related websites.

'Express Points' 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 SVRSevern Valley Railway Live, which includes an archive of past editions.

'Branch Lines' is a monthly newsletter for SVRSevern Valley Railway Members, Shareholders and supporters. It is published on SVRSevern Valley Railway Live, which includes an archive since April 2017.

SVRSevern Valley Railway Online’ and 'Microsoft Teams' and its associated 'SVRSevern Valley Railway TODAY' channel are secure password-protected intranet sites used by the SVRSevern Valley Railway for internal communication with staff and Working Members.

The SVRSevern Valley Railway has active official Social Media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram.

Forthcoming special events

6880 Betton Grange : GWRGreat Western Railway CollettCharles Benjamin Collett, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the Great Western Railway 1922-1941 6800 Grange class 4-6-0 (new build)
32636 Fenchurch [LBSCRLondon Brighton & South Coast Railway 72] : LBSCRLondon Brighton & South Coast Railway Stroudley A1 Terrier class 0-6-0T
Lambton Collieries No 29: Kitson & Co 0-6-2T
60532 Blue Peter: BRBritish Rail or British Railways(E) Peppercorn Class A2 (on static display)
37263 and 37409 Loch Awe: E.E.English Electric Class 37 Co-Cos
D182 (46045): BRBritish Rail or British Railways Class 46 1Co-Co1 (on hire)
59XXX: GM Electro-Motive Division Class 59 Co-Co
69009 Western Consort: BRBritish Rail or British Railways Class 69 Co-Co
700XX: GE PowerHaul Class 70 Co-Co
73119 Paul Taylor: E.E.English Electric Class 73/1 Bo-Bo

See also

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