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*[http://www.worcester-racecourse.co.uk/whats-on/fixture/22-june-2016/ '''Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Raceday''']: June 22nd.
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=50 '''Peep Behind the Scenes''']: July 16th. An additional £5 charge applies for admission to behind-the-scenes attractions normally closed to the public. Organised by [[The 4150 Fund]].
  
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=49 '''Step Back to the 1940s''']: June 25th & 26th, July 2nd & 3rd.
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=52 '''Classic Vehicle Day''']: July 24th. Classic vehicles from yesteryear on display at stations along the line. Normal fares apply.
  
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=50 '''Peep Behind the Scenes''']: July 16th. An additional £5 charge applies for admission to behind-the-scenes attractions normally closed to the public. Organised by [[The 4150 Fund]].
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=108 '''Steam on the Road''']: August 13th-14th. A gathering of steamrollers, traction engines and steam wagons at Kidderminster station. Normal fares apply.
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=51 '''On the Buses!''']: September 4th. Vintage buses at Bewdley Station (parking is not available at the station during this event). Normal fares apply.
  
 
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=100 '''Pacific Power''']: The regular Autumn Steam Gala has been replaced by a special event on September 22nd - 26th featuring the first meeting of:
 
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=100 '''Pacific Power''']: The regular Autumn Steam Gala has been replaced by a special event on September 22nd - 26th featuring the first meeting of:

Revision as of 17:12, 3 July 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. The sister Web Round UpIn reference to the direction of travel means towards the major terminus (i.e. towards Kidderminster on the present day SVR) covers items in 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.

SVR-Online Forum is an unofficial discussion forum, run on a voluntary basis for members, volunteers and SVRSevern Valley Railway enthusiasts. 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.)

  • Classic Vehicle Day: July 24th. Classic vehicles from yesteryear on display at stations along the line. Normal fares apply.
  • Steam on the Road: August 13th-14th. A gathering of steamrollers, traction engines and steam wagons at Kidderminster station. Normal fares apply.
  • On the Buses!: September 4th. Vintage buses at Bewdley Station (parking is not available at the station during this event). Normal fares apply.
  • 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 essential. 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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