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==Current and forthcoming events==
 
==Current and forthcoming events==
 
(All locomotives subject to availability.)
 
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=67 '''Open House Weekend'''] (formerly known as the 'Members and Shareholders' weekend):  To be held on 16-17 April. Access will be available to [[Bridgnorth MPD | Bridgnorth Locomotive Works]] and [[Bewdley Down Yard | Bewdley Yard]], as well as [[Bridgnorth signal box | Bridgnorth]] , [[Bewdley North signal box | Bewdley North]] and [[Kidderminster signal box | Kidderminster]] Signalboxes. There will also be a number of model railway exhibitions.  An intensive service; normal fares apply.
 
  
 
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=101 '''Spring Diesel Festival''']: The Diesel Gala will be on 19-21 May 2016.  Kidderminster Diesel Depot will be open for visits. Guests announced are:
 
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=101 '''Spring Diesel Festival''']: The Diesel Gala will be on 19-21 May 2016.  Kidderminster Diesel Depot will be open for visits. Guests announced are:

Revision as of 16:25, 17 April 2016

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

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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.

SVR Live is also an official SVRSevern Valley Railway web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. A secure section 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. SVRSevern Valley Railway Live also contains regular monthly news announcements, although these are of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades. The Working Members’ monthly newsletter ‘Express Points’ is also publically accessible.

SVR-Online Forum is an unofficial discussion forum, run on a voluntary basis in conjunction with the Severn Valley Railway Association (SVRASevern Valley Railway Association). Day to day ‘chat’ takes place on SVRSevern Valley Railway-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 and forthcoming events

(All locomotives subject to availability.)

  • Spring Diesel Festival: The Diesel Gala will be on 19-21 May 2016. Kidderminster Diesel Depot will be open for visits. Guests announced are:
Class 26 26007, courtesy of Victor Korzeniewicz
Class 31 5580, courtesy of A1A Locomotives Ltd
Class 33 33035, courtesy of the Pioneer Diesel Locomotive Group
Class 37, courtesy of Direct Rail Services
Class 40 D213 Andania, courtesy of Barrow Hill Roundhouse
Class 46 46045, courtesy of the Peak Locomotive Company
Class 50 50008 Thunderer, courtesy of Garcia Hanson
Class 55 'Deltic' D9002 King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, courtesy of the National Railway Museum
Class 66 (to be named during the event), courtesy of GB Railfreight
Class 68, courtesy of Direct Rail Services
  • Pacific Power: The regular Autumn Steam Gala has been replaced by a special event on September 22nd - 26th featuring the first meeting of:
LNERLondon & North Eastern Railway GresleySir Nigel Gresley, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the London & North Eastern Railway 1923-1941 A3 PacificLocomotive with a 4-6-2 wheel configuration 60103 Flying Scotsman, courtesy of the National Railway Museum and Riley & Son (E) Ltd
LNERLondon & North Eastern Railway Peppercorn A1 PacificLocomotive with a 4-6-2 wheel configuration 60163 Tornado, courtesy 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 details.
UpIn reference to the direction of travel means towards the major terminus (i.e. towards Kidderminster on the present day SVR) to four other public services will also operate during the event, featuring No. 34027 Taw Valley and No. 34053 Sir Keith Park and other members of the home-fleet. Tickets for these trains will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Pre-booking is strongly advised. All-night running will not take place in 2016, but will return in 2017.
  • Season Finale Gala: An end of season gala will be held on 4-6 November. This will feature home-based and visiting Tank Engines.

See also

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