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 news announcements, although these are a regular production of wide range 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 videos from time to time are secured for password-protected use by Working Members for internal communication on AGMs and across the like. Until March 2018 it also carried regular updates from various sources, including social media and SVR-related websites, now discontinued.

<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'''].

*6-7 April: [https://wwwsvr.co.uk/event/open-house-weekend/ Open House weekend]*18-21 April: [https://svr.co.uk/SEItemevent/spring-steam-gala-2/ Spring Steam Gala].aspx?a=160 Tornado returns!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: 24 November. Visiting locomotive'''Lambton Collieries No 29''': Kitson & Co 0-6-2T:'''60163 Tornado60532 Blue Peter''': LNER BR(E) Peppercorn A1 PacificClass A2 (on static display) *4-5 May: [https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=159 Severn Valley Lights Expressevent/spring-model-railway-weekend-2024/ Spring Model Railway Weekend] 30 November, 1 & 7-15, 21, 22, 23 & 24 December*16-19 May: [https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItemevent/spring-diesel-festival/ Spring Diesel Festival].aspx?a=139 Santa SpecialsGuest 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)]]: 30 November, '''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, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23 & 24 DecemberBo-Bo*15-16 June: [https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItemevent/mixed-traction-real-ale-festival-2024/ Real Ale & Mixed Traction Festival]*21 June: [[Members & Shareholders Weekend#2024_Supporters.E2.80.aspx?a=57 Christmas Carol Trains99_Day |Supporters’ Day]]: *29-30 November & 3June and 6-7, 10July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/step-back-to-14, 17the-21 & 23 December1940/ Step Back to the 1940s]*27-28 July: [https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=83 Engine House Christmas Carveryevent/kidderminster-station-40th-anniversary/ Kidderminster Station 40th Anniversary]: 3, 4, 5, *10, -11 & 12 December ===2020 Events===August: [https://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=885 Dates announced for 2020event/vintage-transport-extravaganza-2024/ Vintage Transport Extravaganza] are:*Spring Steam Gala19-22 September: 16-19 April*Open House Weekend[https: 2//svr.co.uk/event/autumn-3 May*Spring Diesel Festival: 14steam-17 May*50th Anniversary Celebrations: 23gala-25 May*Step Back to the 1940s: 272023-28 June, 4-5 July/ Autumn Steam Gala]*Steam on the Road: 83-9 August*On The Buses6 October: 5 September*Classic Car Day[https: 6 September//svr.co.uk/event/autumn-diesel-bash/ Autumn Diesel Bash]*Autumn Steam Gala: 1719-20 September*Autumn Diesel GalaOctober: [https: 1//svr.co.uk/event/o-gauge-get-together-4 October2024/ O Gauge Get Together]*Ghost Trains: 2926, 30-31 October*Christmas Gift Fayre: 14[https://svr.co.uk/event/ghost-trains-2024/2024-15 November10-26/ Ghost Trains]

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==ReferencesLinks==<references *[https:/>/svr.co.uk/all-events/ SVR website Special Events]*[https://svr.co.uk/whats-on/calendar-timetables-and-roster/ Locomotive roster]*[https://svr.co.uk/whats-on/calendar-timetables-and-roster/#diesel-roster Diesel locomotive roster]

==Links==[http[Category://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special EventsThe Severn Valley Railway in preservation]<br>[https://www.svr.co.uk/MeetTheLoco.aspx?id=26 Diesel locomotive roster]