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 [https://www.svrlive.com '''SVR Live'''] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders and forthcoming events==(All locomotives subject 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.svrsvrlive.co.ukcom/NewsItem.aspx?a=67 expresspointshome Express Points]'''Open House Weekend'''] (formerly known as </b> is the 'Members and Shareholders' weekend): To be held on 16-17 AprilWorking Members’ monthly newsletter which moved to an online only delivery in January 2017. Access will be available It is distributed by email to [[Bridgnorth MPD | Bridgnorth Locomotive Works]] and [[Bewdley Down Yard | Bewdley Yard]]those who have registered, as well as [[Bridgnorth signal box | Bridgnorth]] , [[Bewdley North signal box | Bewdley North]] and [[Kidderminster signal box | Kidderminster]] Signalboxes. There will it also be a number publicly accessible on SVR Live, which includes an archive of model railway exhibitions. An intensive service; normal fares applypast editions.

*<b>'[httphttps://www.svrsvrlive.co.ukcom/branchlineshome Branch Lines]'</SEItem.aspx?b> is a=101 '''Spring Diesel Festival''']: The Diesel Gala will be on 19-21 May 2016. Kidderminster Diesel Depot will be open monthly newsletter for visitsSVR Members, Shareholders and supporters. Guests announced are:::Class 26 26007It is published on SVR Live, courtesy of Victor Korzeniewicz::Class 31 5580, courtesy of A1A Locomotives Ltd::Class 33 33035, courtesy of the Pioneer Diesel Locomotive Group::Class 37, courtesy of Direct Rail Services::Class 40 D213 Andania, courtesy of Barrow Hill Roundhousewhich includes an archive since April 2017. ::Class 45 45060 Sherwood Forester, courtesy of the Pioneer Diesel Locomotive Group::Class 46 46045, courtesy of the Peak Locomotive Company::Class 50 50008 Thunderer, courtesy of Garcia Hanson ::Class 55 <b>‘SVR Online’</b> and <b>'Microsoft Teams'Deltic</b> and its associated <b>' D9002 KingSVR TODAY's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, courtesy of </b> channel are secure password-protected intranet sites used by the National Railway Museum::Class 66 (to be named during the event), courtesy of GB Railfreight::Class 68, courtesy of Direct Rail ServicesSVR for internal communication with staff and Working Members.

*The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on [httphttps://www.svrfacebook.co.ukcom/svrofficial/SEItem.aspx?a=100 '''Pacific PowerFacebook''']: The regular Autumn Steam Gala has been replaced by a special event on September 22nd - 26th featuring the first meeting of:::LNER Gresley A3 Pacific 60103 Flying Scotsman, courtesy of the National Railway Museum and Riley & Son (E) Ltd[https::LNER Peppercorn A1 Pacific 60163 Tornado//twitter.com/svrofficialsite '''Twitter'''], courtesy of the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust[https:To travel behind Flying Scotsman and Tornado, timed return tickets departing from Kidderminster only must be purchased in advance//www. There will be NO tickets for these special services available to purchase on the daytiktok. Each round trip will feature one locomotive on the outward journey to Bridgnorth com/@severnvalleyrailway '''TikTok'''] and the other on the return[https://www. Access to Kidderminster Station will be restricted to Special Event ticket holders onlyinstagram. See the link above for times and locomotivescom/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''].

==Forthcoming special events==*6-7 April:Up to four other public services will also operate during the [https://svr.co.uk/event/open-house-weekend/ Open House weekend]*18-21 April: [https://svr.co.uk/event, featuring /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 No29''': Kitson & Co 0-6-2T:'''60532 Blue Peter''': BR(E) Peppercorn Class A2 (on static display) *4-5 May: [https://svr. 34027 Taw Valley 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 No'''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. 34053 Sir Keith Park 99_Day |Supporters’ Day]]*29-30 June and other members of 6-7 July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/step-back-to-the-1940/ Step Back to the home1940s]*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-fleet6 October: [https://svr. Tickets for these trains will be available on a first come, first serve basisco. Preuk/event/autumn-booking is strongly adviseddiesel-bash/ Autumn Diesel Bash]*19-20 October: [https://svr.co. Alluk/event/o-gauge-get-together-night running will not take place in 20162024/ O Gauge Get Together]*26, but will return in 201730-31 October: [https://svr. co.uk/event/ghost-trains-2024/2024-10-26/ Ghost Trains]

==See also==*[[Main Page]]*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=109 '''Season Finale Gala'''[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]: An end of season gala will be held on 4-6 November. This will feature home-based and visiting Tank Engines.<br>

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