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 <b>‘Express Points’</b> is also publically accessible. The sister <b>Web Round Up</b> covers items in videos from across the public domain and on the internet which relate to the Severn Valley Railway. Links are shown to point readers towards the original source, rather than reproducing every detail. [http://forum.svra.org.uk/ <b>SVR-Online Forum</b>] is an unofficial discussion forum, run on a voluntary basis for members, volunteers and SVR enthusiasts. 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/expresspointshome Express Points]'</SEItemb> is the Working Members’ monthly newsletter which moved to an online only delivery in January 2017.aspx?a=73 '''Home & Garden Fayre''']: June 4th & 5thIt 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>'[httphttps://www.worcester-racecoursesvrlive.cocom/branchlineshome Branch Lines]'</b> is a monthly newsletter for SVR Members, Shareholders and supporters.uk/whats-It is published onSVR Live, which includes an archive since April 2017. <b>‘SVR Online’</fixture/22-june-2016/ b> and <b>'Microsoft Teams'</b> and its associated <b>'Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust RacedaySVR TODAY''']: June 22nd</b> channel are secure password-protected intranet sites used by the SVR for internal communication with staff and Working Members.

*The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on [httphttps://www.svrfacebook.cocom/svrofficial/ '''Facebook'''], [https://twitter.ukcom/SEItemsvrofficialsite '''Twitter'''], [https://www.aspx?a=49 tiktok.com/@severnvalleyrailway '''Step Back to the 1940sTikTok''']and [https: June 25th & 26th, July 2nd & 3rd//www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''].

==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: [httphttps://wwwsvr.co.uk/event/spring-model-railway-weekend-2024/ Spring Model Railway Weekend]*16-19 May: [https://svr.co.uk/SEItemevent/spring-diesel-festival/ Spring Diesel Festival].aspx?a=50 Guest locomotives::'''37263''' and '''37409 Loch Awe''': E.E. Class 37 Co-Cos :'''[[BR Class 46 D182 | D182]]'''Peep Behind (46045): BR Class 46 1Co-Co1 ([[Diesel Locomotives hired by the ScenesSVR|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 16th: [https://svr. An additional £5 charge applies for admission co.uk/event/step-back-to behind-the-scenes attractions normally closed 1940/ Step Back to the public1940s]*27-28 July: [https://svr.co. Organised by 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: [The 4150 Fundhttps://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==*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=100 '''Pacific Power'''[Main Page]]: 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::LNER Peppercorn A1 Pacific 60163 Tornado, courtesy of the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust:All tickets *[[Links | Links to ride behind Flying Scotsman 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 the link above for times and details. other web sites with an SVR connection]]

==Links==*[https:Up to four other public services will also operate during the event, featuring No//svr. 34027 Taw Valley and Noco.uk/all-events/ SVR website Special Events]*[https://svr.co. 34053 Sir Keith Park uk/whats-on/calendar-timetables-and other members of the home-fleetroster/ Locomotive roster]*[https://svr. Tickets for these trains will be available co.uk/whats-on a first come, first serve basis. Pre/calendar-timetables-and-booking is essential. Allroster/#diesel-night running will not take place in 2016, but will return in 2017. roster Diesel locomotive roster]

*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=109 '''Season Finale Gala'''][Category: An end of season gala will be held on 4-6 November. This will feature home-based and visiting Tank Engines.<br> ==See also==[[Main PageThe Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]