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.svr.cosvrlive.ukcom/SEItem.aspx?a=101 '''Spring Diesel Festival'''expresspointshome Express Points]: The Diesel Gala will be on 19-21 May 2016. Kidderminster Diesel Depot will be open for visits. Guests announced are:::Class 26 26007, 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 Roundhouse::Class 46 46045, courtesy of the Peak Locomotive Company::Class 50 50008 Thunderer, courtesy of Garcia Hanson ::Class 55 'Deltic' D9002 King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, courtesy of </b> is the National Railway Museum::Class 66 (Working Members’ monthly newsletter which moved to an online only delivery in January 2017. It is distributed by email to be named during the event)those who have registered, courtesy of GB Railfreight::Class 68and it also publicly accessible on SVR Live, courtesy which includes an archive of Direct Rail Servicespast editions.

*<b>'[httphttps://www.svr.cosvrlive.ukcom/SEItem.aspx?a=100 branchlineshome Branch Lines]'''Pacific Power''']: The regular Autumn Steam Gala has been replaced by </b> is a special event monthly newsletter for SVR Members, Shareholders and supporters. It is published on September 22nd - 26th featuring the first meeting of:::LNER Gresley A3 Pacific 60103 Flying ScotsmanSVR Live, courtesy of the National Railway Museum and Riley & Son (E) Ltdwhich includes an archive since April 2017. ::LNER Peppercorn A1 Pacific 60163 Tornado, courtesy of the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust :All tickets to ride behind Flying Scotsman <b>‘SVR Online’</b> and <b>'Microsoft Teams'</b> and Tornado have been sold. There will be NO tickets for these special services available to purchase on the day. Access to Kidderminster Station will be restricted to Special Event ticket holders only. See its associated <b>'SVR TODAY'</b> channel are secure password-protected intranet sites used by the link above SVR for times internal communication with staff and detailsWorking Members.

The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on [https:Up to four other public services will also operate during the event//www.facebook.com/svrofficial/ '''Facebook'''], featuring No[https://twitter. 34027 Taw Valley and Nocom/svrofficialsite '''Twitter'''], [https://www.tiktok. 34053 Sir Keith Park com/@severnvalleyrailway '''TikTok'''] and other members of the home-fleet. Tickets for these trains will be available on a first come, first serve basis[https://www. Pre-booking is strongly advisedinstagram. All-night running will not take place in 2016, but will return in 2017com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''].

==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=109 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 No 29''': Kitson & Co 0-6-2T:'''60532 Blue Peter''': BR(E) Peppercorn Class A2 (on static display) *4-5 May: [https://svr.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 '''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:'''Season Finale Gala73119 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.E2.80.99_Day |Supporters’ Day]]*29-30 June and 6-7 July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/step-back-to-the-1940/ Step Back to the 1940s]*27-28 July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/kidderminster-station-40th-anniversary/ Kidderminster Station 40th Anniversary]*10-11 August: An end of season [https://svr.co.uk/event/vintage-transport-extravaganza-2024/ Vintage Transport Extravaganza]*19-22 September: [https://svr.co.uk/event/autumn-steam-gala will be held on -2023-4/ Autumn Steam Gala]*3-6 NovemberOctober: [https://svr. This will feature homeco.uk/event/autumn-diesel-bash/ Autumn Diesel Bash]*19-based and visiting Tank Engines20 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/o-gauge-get-together-2024/ O Gauge Get Together]*26, 30-31 October: [https://svr.co.<br>uk/event/ghost-trains-2024/2024-10-26/ Ghost Trains]

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