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.

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*The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on [httphttps://www.svrfacebook.cocom/svrofficial/ '''Facebook'''], [https://twitter.ukcom/svrofficialsite '''Twitter'''], [https://NewsItemwww.aspx?a=706 tiktok.com/@severnvalleyrailway '''Spring Steam GalaTikTok''']and [https: The Spring Steam Gala will be on 18-20 March 2016//www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram''']. The first guest has been announced as GWR Pannier Tank 6430 from the Llangollen Railway, courtesy of Hugh Shipton

==Forthcoming special events==*18-21 April: [httphttps://wwwsvr.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/NewsItemevent/spring-model-railway-weekend-2024/ Spring Model Railway Weekend]*16-19 May: [https://svr.aspx?a=691 co.uk/event/spring-diesel-festival/ Spring Diesel Festival]. Guest locomotives::'''37263''' and '''37409 Loch Awe''': E.E. Class 37 Co-Cos :'''43XXX''' and '''43XXX''': BR Class 43 Bo-Bo ex-HST power cars :'''Autumn Steam Gala[[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: Iconic loco '''Flying Scotsman69009 Western Consort''' will be one of : 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 & 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 star attractions at -1940/ Step Back to the 2016 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 from September 22nd]*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, 30-25th31 October: [https://svr. co.uk/event/ghost-trains-2024/2024-10-26/ Ghost Trains]

*[[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]]