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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.
  
[http://www.svrlive.com '''SVR Live'''] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. SVR Live contains occasional news announcements, although these are of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades. 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 March 2018 it also carried regular updates from various sources, including social media and SVR-related websites, now discontinued.
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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.
  
<b>'[http://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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[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.
  
<b>'[http://www.svrlive.com/branchlineshome Branch Lines]'</b> is a monthly newsletter for SVR Members, Shareholders and supporters. It is published SVR Live, which includes an archive since April 2017.  
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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.  
 
   
 
   
<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.
  
The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on [https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial/ '''Facebook'''], [https://twitter.com/svrofficialsite '''Twitter'''], and [https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''].
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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==
*7-8 May Model Railway Weekend  
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*4-5 May: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-model-railway-weekend-2024/ Spring Model Railway Weekend]
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/whats-on/spring-diesel-festival/ 19-22 May Spring Diesel Festival]. Visiting locomotives:
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*16-19 May: [https://svr.co.uk/event/spring-diesel-festival/ Spring Diesel Festival]. Guest locomotives:
:*44004 Great Gable (D4): BR Class 44 1 Co-Co 1
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:'''20007, [[BR Class 20 20048|20048]]''' ([[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|on hire)]], '''20142 Sir John Betjeman, [[BR Class 20 20189|20189]]''' and '''20205''': E.E. Class 20 Bo-Bos
:*46045 (D182): BR Class 46 1Co-Co1
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:'''37263''' and '''37409 Loch Awe''': E.E. Class 37 Co-Cos
:*TBC: Class 66 or 68 courtesy of Direct Rail Services
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:'''43468''' and '''43480''': BR Class 43 Bo-Bo ex-HST power cars
:*TBC: Class 67 courtesy of DB Cargo
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:'''43301''' and '''43303''': BR Class 43 Bo-Bos with HST trailer cars
:*TBC: Class 69 courtesy of GB Railfreight
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:'''[[BR Class 46 D182 | D182]]''' (46045): BR Class 46 1Co-Co1 (on hire)
*2-5 June Jubilee event  
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:'''59XXX''': GM Electro-Motive Division Class 59 Co-Co
*23-24 July Day of Dance
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:'''69009 Western Consort''': BR Class 69 Co-Co
*6-7 August Vintage Transport Weekend
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:'''700XX''': GE PowerHaul Class 70 Co-Co
*20-21 August Food & Drink Fayre
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:'''73119 Paul Taylor''': E.E. Class 73/1 Bo-Bo
*8-10 September Bridgnorth Beer Festival
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*15-16 June: [https://svr.co.uk/event/mixed-traction-real-ale-festival-2024/ Real Ale & Mixed Traction Festival]
*15-18 September [[Autumn Steam Gala]]  
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*21 June: [[Members & Shareholders Weekend#2024_Supporters.E2.80.99_Day |Supporters’ Day]]
*24-25 September Model Railway Weekend
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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]
*29 September - 2 October Autumn Diesel Bash  
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*27-28 July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/kidderminster-station-40th-anniversary/ Kidderminster Station 40th Anniversary]
*22-23 October Frost Fayre (Christmas gifts)
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*10-11 August: [https://svr.co.uk/event/vintage-transport-extravaganza-2024/ Vintage Transport Extravaganza]
*27-29 October Ghost Train
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*19-22 September: [https://svr.co.uk/event/autumn-steam-gala-2023-4/ Autumn Steam Gala]
*18 November Steam in Lights commences (selected dates to Dec 23)
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*3-6 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/autumn-diesel-bash/ Autumn Diesel Bash]
*26 November Santa Trains commence (selected dates to Dec 24)
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*19-20 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/o-gauge-get-together-2024/ O Gauge Get Together]
*26 November Enchanted Express commences (selected dates to Dec 24)
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*26, 30-31 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/ghost-trains-2024/2024-10-26/ Ghost Trains]
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
 
*[[Main Page]]
 
*[[Main Page]]
 
*[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]
 
*[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]
 
==References==
 
<references />
 
  
 
==Links==
 
==Links==
*[http://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special Events]
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*[https://svr.co.uk/all-events/ SVR website Special Events]
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/MeetTheLoco.aspx?id=26 Diesel locomotive roster]
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*[https://svr.co.uk/whats-on/calendar-timetables-and-roster/ Locomotive roster]
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*[https://svr.co.uk/whats-on/calendar-timetables-and-roster/#diesel-roster Diesel locomotive roster]
  
 
[[Category: The Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]
 
[[Category: The Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]

Latest revision as of 16:25, 1 May 2024

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 latest history timeline page as necessary.

Contents

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.

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

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.

'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 SVR Live, which includes an archive of past editions.

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

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

The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram.

Forthcoming special events

20007, 20048 (on hire), 20142 Sir John Betjeman, 20189 and 20205: E.E. Class 20 Bo-Bos
37263 and 37409 Loch Awe: E.E. Class 37 Co-Cos
43468 and 43480: BR Class 43 Bo-Bo ex-HST power cars
43301 and 43303: BR Class 43 Bo-Bos with HST trailer cars
D182 (46045): BR Class 46 1Co-Co1 (on hire)
59XXX: GM Electro-Motive Division Class 59 Co-Co
69009 Western Consort: BR Class 69 Co-Co
700XX: GE PowerHaul Class 70 Co-Co
73119 Paul Taylor: E.E. Class 73/1 Bo-Bo

See also

Links