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=100 '''Pacific Power''']: The regular Autumn Steam Gala has been replaced It is distributed by a special event on September 22nd - 26th featuring the first meeting of:::LNER Gresley A3 Pacific 60103 Flying Scotsmanemail to those who have registered, courtesy of the National Railway Museum and Riley & Son (E) Ltd::LNER Peppercorn A1 Pacific 60163 Tornadoit also publicly accessible on SVR Live, courtesy which includes an archive of the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust:All tickets 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 detailspast editions.

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*The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on [httphttps://www.svrfacebook.co.ukcom/svrofficial/SEItem.aspx?a=109 '''Season Finale GalaFacebook'''], [https: An end of season gala will be held on 4-6 November//twitter. Visiting locomotives are::LMS com/svrofficialsite '''Twitter''Crab' No 13065], courtesy of the East Lancashire Railway Company Limited[https:GWR 4200 class 2-8-0T No 4270, courtesy of Jeremy Hosking //www.tiktok.com/@severnvalleyrailway '''TikTok'''] and the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam Railway PlcHome locomotives are planned to include GWR Pannier Tank No 7714 and ex-Port Talbot Railway Tank No[https://www. 813, subject to completion of overhaulsinstagram. Normal fares applycom/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''].<br>

===2017 Events=Forthcoming special events==*18-21 April: [httphttps://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItemevent/spring-steam-gala-2/ Spring Steam Gala].aspx?a=736 Dates announced] for 2017 events are as followsGuest locomotives::Spring Steam Gala'''1369''': 17GWR Collett 1366 class 0-6-19 March (Revised fares)0PT:Open House Weekend'''32636 ''Fenchurch'' [LBSCR 72] ''': 8LBSCR Stroudley A1 Terrier class 0-6-9 April (Normal fares)0T:Peppa Pig '''Lambton Collieries No 29''': Kitson & George Visit: Co 0-6-7 2T*4-5 May (Revised fares) : [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: 18:'''37263''' and '''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-20 May Co1 (Revised fares[[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 & Shareholders Weekend#2024_Supporters.E2.80.99_Day |Supporters’ Day]]*29-30 June and 6-7 July: 21 May (Normal fares)[https://svr.co.uk/event/step-back-to-the-1940/ Step Back to the 1940s]*27-28 July: [https: 24//svr.co.uk/event/kidderminster-25 June, 1station-40th-2 July (Revised fares)anniversary/ Kidderminster Station 40th Anniversary]*10-11 August:Peep Behind the Scenes[https: 15 July (Normal fares + supplement)//svr.co.uk/event/vintage-transport-extravaganza-2024/ Vintage Transport Extravaganza]*19-22 September:Classic Vehicle Day[https: 30 July (Normal fares)//svr.co.uk/event/autumn-steam-gala-2023-4/ Autumn Steam Gala]*3-6 October:Steam on the Road[https: 12//svr.co.uk/event/autumn-13 August (Normal fares)diesel-bash/ Autumn Diesel Bash]*19-20 October:On the Buses[https: 2 September (Normal fares)//svr.co.uk/event/o-gauge-get-together-2024/ O Gauge Get Together]*26, 30-31 October:Autumn Steam Gala[https: 21//svr.co.uk/event/ghost-trains-2024/2024-10-24 September (Revised fares)26/ Ghost Trains]

==See alsoLinks==*[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] [[Main PageCategory: The Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]