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/ <b>'''SVR Main Web Site</b>'''] 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/Pagesc/default.aspx <b>SevernValleyRailwayOfficial The '''SVR Live</b>YouTube channel'''] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders hosts live webcams and enthusiasts. A secure section a regular production of this site is used by Working Members for internal communication. Information which is publically accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables, lineside photography policy and application forms, and so on. SVR Live also contains regular monthly news announcements, although these are wide range of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades. The Working Members’ monthly newsletter ‘Express Points’ is also publically accessible. [http://forum.svra.org.uk/ <b>SVR-Online Forum</b>] is an unofficial discussion forum, run on a voluntary basis in conjunction with videos from across the [[Severn Valley Railway Association]] (SVRA). Day to day ‘chat’ takes place on SVR-related topics such as Special Events, Motive Power, Rolling Stock and so on. Access is freely available, although it is necessary to register before being able to post.

==Current and forthcoming events==[[Filehttps:SVR50Headboard_20150307//www.jpg|thumb|200px|right| Celebrating 50 years since the formation of the svrlive.com '''SVRLive''']](All locomotives subject 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 availabilitytime 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>'[httphttps://www.svr.cosvrlive.ukcom/NewsItem.aspx?a=712 expresspointshome Express Points]'''Winter closed period''']: The Railway will be closed for winter maintenance from </b> is the Working Members’ monthly newsletter which moved to an online only delivery in January 4th 2017. It is distributed by email to February 12th inclusivethose who have registered, and it also publicly accessible on SVR Live, which includes an archive of past editions.

*<b>'[httphttps://www.svrsvrlive.com/branchlineshome Branch Lines]'</b> is a monthly newsletter for SVR Members, Shareholders and supporters.coIt is published on SVR Live, which includes an archive since April 2017.uk <b>‘SVR Online’</NewsItem.aspx?a=706 b> and <b>'Microsoft Teams'</b> and its associated <b>'Spring Steam GalaSVR TODAY''']: The Spring Steam Gala will be on 18</b> channel are secure password-20 March 2016protected intranet sites used by the SVR for internal communication with staff and Working Members. Guests announced so far are:::GWR Pannier Tank 6430 from the Llangollen Railway, courtesy of Hugh Shipton::GWR Modified Hall 6990 Witherslack Hall from the Great Central Railway, courtesy of the David Clarke Railway Trust

*The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on [httphttps://www.svrfacebook.co.ukcom/svrofficial/SEItem.aspx?a=101 '''Diesel GalaFacebook'''], [https: The Diesel Gala will be on 19-21 May 2016//twitter. Guests announced so far are:::Class 45 45060 Sherwood Forestercom/svrofficialsite '''Twitter'''], courtesy of the Pioneer Diesel Locomotive Group[https://www.tiktok.com/@severnvalleyrailway '''TikTok'''] and [https:Class 33 33035, courtesy of the Pioneer Diesel Locomotive Group::Class 55 //www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'Deltic' D9002 King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, courtesy of the National Railway Museum::Class 46 46045, courtesy of the Peak Locomotive Company].

==Forthcoming special events==*6-7 April: [httphttps://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=100 Guest locomotives::'''6880 ''Betton Grange'' ''': GWR Collett 6800 Grange class 4-6-0 (new build):'''32636 'Pacific Power'Fenchurch''[LBSCR 72]''': LBSCR Stroudley A1 Terrier class 0-6-0T:'''Lambton Collieries No 29''': Kitson & Co 0-6-2T: The regular Autumn Steam Gala has been replaced by a special event '''60532 Blue Peter''': BR(E) Peppercorn Class A2 (on September 22nd static display) *4- 26th featuring the first meeting of5 May: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-model-railway-weekend-2024/ Spring Model Railway Weekend]*16-19 May:[https:LNER Gresley A3 Pacific 60103 Flying Scotsman, courtesy of the National Railway Museum //svr.co.uk/event/spring-diesel-festival/ Spring Diesel Festival]. Guest locomotives::'''37263''' and Riley & Son '''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) Ltd. Class 73/1 Bo-Bo*15-16 June:[https:LNER Peppercorn A1 Pacific 60163 Tornado, courtesy of the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust//svr.co.uk/event/mixed-traction-real-ale-festival-2024/ Real Ale & Mixed Traction Festival]*21 June:To travel behind Flying Scotsman [[Members & Shareholders Weekend#2024_Supporters.E2.80.99_Day |Supporters’ Day]]*29-30 June and Tornado, timed return tickets departing from Kidderminster only must be purchased in advance6-7 July: [https://svr.co. There will be NO tickets for these special services available uk/event/step-back-to purchase on -the day. Each round trip will feature one locomotive on the outward journey -1940/ Step Back to Bridgnorth and the other on the return1940s]*27-28 July: [https://svr.co. Access to uk/event/kidderminster-station-40th-anniversary/ Kidderminster Station will be restricted to Special Event ticket holders only40th 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. See the link above for times and locomotivesco. uk/event/ghost-trains-2024/2024-10-26/ Ghost Trains]

:Up ==See also==*[[Main Page]]*[[Links | Links to four other public services will also operate during the event, utilising No. 34027 Taw Valley and No. 34053 Sir Keith Park and other members of the home-fleet. Tickets for these trains will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Pre-booking is strongly advised. All-night running will not take place in 2016, but will return in 2017. web sites with an SVR connection]]

==Links==*[httphttps://wwwsvr.co.uk/all-events/ SVR website Special Events]*[https://svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=109 '''Season Finale Gala'''whats-on/calendar-timetables-and-roster/ Locomotive roster]*[https: An end of season gala will be held //svr.co.uk/whats-on 4/calendar-6 November. This will feature hometimetables-based and visiting Tank Engines.<br>-roster/#diesel-roster Diesel locomotive roster]

==See also==[[Main PageCategory: The Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]