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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/ <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.
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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.
  
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[http://www.svrlive.com/Pages/default.aspx <b>SVR Live</b>] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. A secure section 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 of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades.  The Working Members’ monthly newsletter ‘Express Points’ is also publically accessible.
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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.
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[http://forum.svra.org.uk/ <b>SVR-Online Forum</b>] is an unofficial discussion forum, run on a voluntary basis in conjunction with 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.
 
  
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==Current and forthcoming events==
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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.
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(All locomotives subject to availability.)
 
  
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=706 '''Spring Steam Gala''']: The Spring Steam Gala will be on 18-20 March 2016. Guests announced so far are:
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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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::GWR Pannier Tank 6430 from the Llangollen Railway, courtesy of Hugh Shipton
 
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::GWR Modified Hall 6990 Witherslack Hall from the Great Central Railway, courtesy of the David Clarke Railway Trust
 
  
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=67 '''Open House Weekend'''] (formerly known as the 'Members and Shareholders' weekend):  Access will be available to [[Bridgnorth MPD | Bridgnorth Locomotive Works]] and [[Bewdley Down Yard | Bewdley Yard]], as well as [[Bridgnorth signal box | Bridgnorth]] , [[Bewdley North signal box | Bewdley North]] and [[Kidderminster signal box | Kidderminster]] Signalboxes. There will also be a number of model railway exhibitions.  An intensive service; normal fares apply.
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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.  
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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.
  
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=101 '''Spring Diesel Festival''']: The Diesel Gala will be on 19-21 May 2016. Guests announced are:
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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'''].
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::Class 31 5580, courtesy of A1A Locomotives Ltd
 
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::Class 33 33035, courtesy of the Pioneer Diesel Locomotive Group
 
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::Class 45 45060 Sherwood Forester, courtesy of the  Pioneer Diesel Locomotive Group
 
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::Class 46 46045, courtesy of the Peak Locomotive Company
 
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::Class 50 50008 Thunderer, courtesy of Garcia Hanson
 
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::Class 55 'Deltic' D9002 King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, courtesy of the National Railway Museum
 
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::Class 66 (to be named during the event), courtesy of GB Railfreight
 
  
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=100 '''Pacific Power''']: The regular Autumn Steam Gala has been replaced by a special event on September 22nd - 26th featuring the first meeting of:
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==Forthcoming special events==
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::LNER Gresley A3 Pacific 60103 Flying Scotsman, courtesy of the National Railway Museum and Riley & Son (E) Ltd
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*6-7 April: [https://svr.co.uk/event/open-house-weekend/ Open House weekend]
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::LNER Peppercorn A1 Pacific 60163 Tornado, courtesy of the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust
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*18-21 April: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-steam-gala-2/ Spring Steam Gala]. Guest locomotives:
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:To travel behind Flying Scotsman and Tornado, timed return tickets departing from Kidderminster only must be purchased in advance. There will be NO tickets for these special services available to purchase on the day. Each round trip will feature one locomotive on the outward journey to Bridgnorth and the other on the return. Access to Kidderminster Station will be restricted to Special Event ticket holders only. See the link above for times and locomotives.
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:'''6880 ''Betton Grange'' ''': GWR Collett 6800 Grange class 4-6-0 (new build)
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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
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:'''60532 Blue Peter''': BR(E) Peppercorn Class A2 (on static display)
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*4-5 May: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-model-railway-weekend-2024/ Spring Model Railway Weekend]
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*16-19 May: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-diesel-festival/ Spring Diesel Festival]. Guest locomotives:
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:'''37263''' and '''37409 Loch Awe''': E.E. Class 37 Co-Cos
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:'''[[BR Class 46 D182 | D182]]''' (46045): BR Class 46 1Co-Co1 ([[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|on hire)]]
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:'''59XXX''': GM Electro-Motive Division Class 59 Co-Co
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:'''69009 Western Consort''': BR Class 69 Co-Co
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:'''700XX''': GE PowerHaul Class 70 Co-Co
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:'''73119 Paul Taylor''': E.E. Class 73/1 Bo-Bo
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*15-16 June: [https://svr.co.uk/event/mixed-traction-real-ale-festival-2024/ Real Ale & Mixed Traction Festival]
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*21 June: [[Members & Shareholders Weekend#2024_Supporters.E2.80.99_Day |Supporters’ Day]]
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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]
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*27-28 July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/kidderminster-station-40th-anniversary/ Kidderminster Station 40th Anniversary]
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*10-11 August: [https://svr.co.uk/event/vintage-transport-extravaganza-2024/ Vintage Transport Extravaganza]
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*19-22 September: [https://svr.co.uk/event/autumn-steam-gala-2023-4/ Autumn Steam Gala]
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*3-6 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/autumn-diesel-bash/ Autumn Diesel Bash]
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*19-20 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/o-gauge-get-together-2024/ O Gauge Get Together]
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*26, 30-31 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/ghost-trains-2024/2024-10-26/ Ghost Trains]
  
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:Up to four other public services will also operate during the event, featuring 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. 
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==See also==
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*[[Main Page]]
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*[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]
  
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=109 '''Season Finale Gala''']: An end of season gala will be held on 4-6 November.  This will feature home-based and visiting Tank Engines.<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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==See also==
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[[Category: The Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]
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[[Main Page]]
 

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

Links

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