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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. | ||
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| + | ==Links to sources of information== | ||
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| − | The [ | + | 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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| + | [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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| + | [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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| + | <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. | ||
| − | [ | + | <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> 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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| + | 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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| + | ==Forthcoming special events== | ||
| + | *6-7 April: [https://svr.co.uk/event/open-house-weekend/ Open House weekend] | ||
| + | *18-21 April: [https://svr.co.uk/event/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 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 | ||
| + | :'''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.E2.80.99_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: [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.co.uk/event/ghost-trains-2024/2024-10-26/ Ghost Trains] | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
| − | [[Main Page]] | + | *[[Main Page]] |
| + | *[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]] | ||
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| + | ==Links== | ||
| + | *[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] | ||
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| + | [[Category: The Severn Valley Railway in preservation]] | ||
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
- 6-7 April: Open House weekend
- 18-21 April: Spring Steam Gala. Guest locomotives:
- 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)
- 4-5 May: Spring Model Railway Weekend
- 16-19 May: Spring Diesel Festival. Guest locomotives:
- 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
- 15-16 June: Real Ale & Mixed Traction Festival
- 21 June: Supporters’ Day
- 29-30 June and 6-7 July: Step Back to the 1940s
- 27-28 July: Kidderminster Station 40th Anniversary
- 10-11 August: Vintage Transport Extravaganza
- 19-22 September: Autumn Steam Gala
- 3-6 October: Autumn Diesel Bash
- 19-20 October: O Gauge Get Together
- 26, 30-31 October: Ghost Trains
