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.
==Links to sources of information==
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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/SEItem.aspx?a=109 '''Season Finale Gala'''expresspointshome Express Points]: An end of season gala will be held on 4-6 November. Visiting locomotives are::LMS 'Crab' No 13065, courtesy of </b> is the East Lancashire Railway Company Limited:GWR 4200 class 2-8-0T No 4270Working Members’ monthly newsletter which moved to an online only delivery in January 2017. It is distributed by email to those who have registered, courtesy of Jeremy Hosking and the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam Railway PlcHome locomotives are planned to include GWR Pannier Tank No 7714 and ex-Port Talbot Railway Tank No. 813it also publicly accessible on SVR Live, subject to completion which includes an archive of overhauls. Normal fares applypast editions.<br>
<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.
===2017 Events===The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on [httphttps://www.svrfacebook.cocom/svrofficial/ '''Facebook'''], [https://twitter.ukcom/NewsItem.aspx?a=736 Dates announcedsvrofficialsite '''Twitter'''] for 2017 events are as follows::Spring Steam Gala: 17-19 March (Revised fares):Open House Weekend: 8-9 April (Normal fares):Peppa Pig & George Visit: 6-7 May (Revised fares) :Spring Diesel Festival: 18-20 May (Revised fares) :Mixed Traction Day: 21 May (Normal fares):Step Back to the 1940s: 24-25 June, 1-2 July (Revised fares)[https:Peep Behind the Scenes//www.tiktok.com/@severnvalleyrailway '''TikTok'''] and [https: 15 July (Normal fares + supplement):Classic Vehicle Day: 30 July (Normal fares):Steam on the Road: 12-13 August (Normal fares):On the Buses: 2 September (Normal fares):Autumn Steam Gala: 21-24 September (Revised fares)//www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''].
Other dates for 2017 are still being finalised, including Engine House Events, Ghost Trains, Season Finale ==Forthcoming special events==*18-21 April: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-steam-gala-2/ Spring Steam Gala ]. Guest locomotives::'''1369''': GWR Collett 1366 class 0-6-0PT:'''32636 ''Fenchurch'' [LBSCR 72] ''': LBSCR Stroudley A1 Terrier class 0-6-0T:'''Lambton Collieries No 29''': Kitson & Co 0-6-2T*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 Santa '''37409 Loch Awe''': E.E. Class 37 Co-Cos :'''43XXX''' and '''43XXX''': BR Class 43 Bo-Bo ex-HST power cars :'''[[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''' and ''700XX''': GE PowerHaul Class 70 Co-Cos:'''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 & Christmas ExperiencesShareholders 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==
*[[Main Page]]*[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]] ==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] [[Category: The Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]
