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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 2010-2019 | latest history timeline page]] as necessary.
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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 2020-2029 | latest history timeline page]] as necessary.
  
 
==Links to sources of information==
 
==Links to sources of information==
 
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The [http://www.svr.co.uk/ '''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.
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The [https://www.svr.co.uk/ '''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.
  
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[http://www.svrlive.com '''SVR Live'''] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. SVR Live contains regular monthly news announcements, although these are of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades.  It is also regularly updated with news from various sources, including social media and SVR-related websites. Information which is publicly accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables, lineside photography policy and application forms, and so on. Certain pages from time to time are secured for password-protected use by Working Members for internal communication on AGMs and the like.  
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[https://www.youtube.com/c/SevernValleyRailwayOfficial The '''SVR YouTube channel'''] hosts live webcams and a regular production of wide range of videos from across the SVR.
  
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<b>‘Express Points’</b> is the Working Members’ monthly newsletter which moved to an online only delivery in January 2017. It is distributed by email to those who have registered, and it also publicly accessible through SVR Live. The sister <b>Web Round Up</b> covered items in the public domain and on the internet relating to the Severn Valley Railway, with links shown to point readers towards the original source rather than reproducing every detail: its final edition was in December 2016 as 'Express Points' moved to an online only delivery.  
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[https://www.svrlive.com '''SVR Live'''] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. Information which is publicly accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables and so on. Certain pages from time to time 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.
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<b>'[https://www.svrlive.com/expresspointshome Express Points]'</b> is the Working Members’ monthly newsletter which moved to an online only delivery in January 2017. It is distributed by email to those who have registered, and it also publicly accessible on SVR Live, which includes an archive of past editions.
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<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.  
 
   
 
   
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<b>‘SVR Online’</b> is a secure password-protected intranet site is used by the SVR for internal communication with staff and Working Members.  
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<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.
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The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on [https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial/ '''Facebook'''], [https://twitter.com/svrofficialsite '''Twitter'''], [https://www.tiktok.com/@severnvalleyrailway '''TikTok'''] and [https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''].
  
 
==Forthcoming special events==
 
==Forthcoming special events==
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(All locomotives subject to availability.)
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*4-5 May: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-model-railway-weekend-2024/ Spring Model Railway Weekend]
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*16-19 May: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-diesel-festival/ Spring Diesel Festival]. Guest locomotives:
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*'''20XXX''' and '''20XXX''': E.E. Class 20 Bo-Bos
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:'''37263''' and '''37409 Loch Awe''': E.E. Class 37 Co-Cos
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:'''43XXX''' and '''43XXX''': BR Class 43 Bo-Bo ex-HST power cars
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:'''[[BR Class 46 D182 | D182]]''' (46045): BR Class 46 1Co-Co1 ([[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|on hire)]]
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:'''59XXX''': GM Electro-Motive Division Class 59 Co-Co
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:'''69009 Western Consort''': BR Class 69 Co-Co
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:'''700XX''' and '''700XX''': GE PowerHaul Class 70 Co-Cos
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:'''73119 Paul Taylor''': E.E. Class 73/1 Bo-Bo
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*15-16 June: [https://svr.co.uk/event/mixed-traction-real-ale-festival-2024/ Real Ale & Mixed Traction Festival]
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*21 June: [[Members & Shareholders Weekend#2024_Supporters.E2.80.99_Day |Supporters’ Day]]
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*29-30 June and 6-7 July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/step-back-to-the-1940/ Step Back to the 1940s]
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*27-28 July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/kidderminster-station-40th-anniversary/ Kidderminster Station 40th Anniversary]
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*10-11 August: [https://svr.co.uk/event/vintage-transport-extravaganza-2024/ Vintage Transport Extravaganza]
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*19-22 September: [https://svr.co.uk/event/autumn-steam-gala-2023-4/ Autumn Steam Gala]
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*3-6 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/autumn-diesel-bash/ Autumn Diesel Bash]
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*19-20 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/o-gauge-get-together-2024/ O Gauge Get Together]
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*26, 30-31 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/ghost-trains-2024/2024-10-26/ Ghost Trains]
  
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[http://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx Dates announced] for 2017 events are as follows:
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==See also==
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=48 '''Evening Scenic Specials'''] Departing Kidderminster at 7:00pm on Saturdays 8 July to 16 September.
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*[[Main Page]]
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=50 '''Peep Behind the Scenes''']: 15 July (Normal fares + supplement)
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*[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=52 '''Classic Vehicle Day''']: 30 July (Normal fares)
 
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=108 '''Steam on the Road''']: 12-13 August (Normal fares)
 
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=51 '''On the Buses''']: 10 September (Normal fares)
 
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=100 '''Autumn Steam Gala''']: 21-24 September with visiting locomotives and the return of all-night running (Revised fares). Visiting locomotives announced are:
 
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:No. 926 Repton - Southern Railways 'Schools' class, courtesy of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
 
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:No. 564 - Great Eastern Railway 'Y14', courtesy of M&GN Joint Railway Society & North Norfolk Railway
 
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:No. 323 Bluebell - South Eastern & Chatham Railway 'P', courtesy of Bluebell Railway Plc
 
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:No. 2 Prince - Ffestiniog Railway Narrow Gauge loco, courtesy of the Ffestiniog Railway
 
  
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=106 '''Christmas Gift Fayre''']: 21-22 October with gifts galore with a festive twist at the Engine House (Normal fares).
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=105 '''Take a ride on the Ghost Train''']: 26-28 October Dare to take a thrilling trip into the night  (Revised fares).
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*[https://svr.co.uk/all-events/ SVR website Special Events]
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=105 '''Take a ride on the Ghost Train''']: 26-28 October Dare to take a thrilling trip into the night  (Revised fares).
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*[https://svr.co.uk/whats-on/calendar-timetables-and-roster/ Locomotive roster]
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=55 '''Santa Steam Specials''']: December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24. Travel by steam train from Kidderminster to Santa's grotto at Arley. Advance booking essential, tickets available in August.
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*[https://svr.co.uk/whats-on/calendar-timetables-and-roster/#diesel-roster Diesel locomotive roster]
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=56 '''Santa Heralds''']: 19-23 December. Travel with Santa on a trip from Kidderminster to Highley. Advance booking essential, tickets available in August.
 
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*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=57 '''Christmas Carol Trains''']: December 2, 9, 16, 23. A festive diesel rail-car trip from Kidderminster to Highley. Advance booking essential, tickets available in August.
 
  
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==See also==
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[[Category: The Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]
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[[Main Page]]<br>
 
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[http://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special Events]<br>
 
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[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]<br>
 

Latest revision as of 12:46, 24 April 2024

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

(Links will open in a new window)

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.

The SVR YouTube channel hosts live webcams and a regular production of wide range of videos from across the SVRSevern Valley Railway.

SVR Live is also an official SVRSevern Valley Railway web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. Information which is publicly accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables and so on. Certain pages from time to time 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 SVRSevern Valley Railway-related websites.

'Express Points' is the Working Members’ monthly newsletter which moved to an online only delivery in January 2017. It is distributed by email to those who have registered, and it also publicly accessible on SVRSevern Valley Railway Live, which includes an archive of past editions.

'Branch Lines' is a monthly newsletter for SVRSevern Valley Railway Members, Shareholders and supporters. It is published on SVRSevern Valley Railway Live, which includes an archive since April 2017.

‘SVRSevern Valley Railway Online’ and 'Microsoft Teams' and its associated 'SVRSevern Valley Railway TODAY' channel are secure password-protected intranet sites used by the SVRSevern Valley Railway for internal communication with staff and Working Members.

The SVRSevern Valley Railway has active official Social Media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram.

Forthcoming special events

37263 and 37409 Loch Awe: E.E.English Electric Class 37 Co-Cos
43XXX and 43XXX: BRBritish Rail or British Railways Class 43 Bo-Bo ex-HST power cars
D182 (46045): BRBritish Rail or British Railways Class 46 1Co-Co1 (on hire)
59XXX: GM Electro-Motive Division Class 59 Co-Co
69009 Western Consort: BRBritish Rail or British Railways Class 69 Co-Co
700XX and 700XX: GE PowerHaul Class 70 Co-Cos
73119 Paul Taylor: E.E.English Electric Class 73/1 Bo-Bo

See also

Links

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