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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 latest history timeline page as necessary.

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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 SVR web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. It is regularly updated with news from various sources, including social media and SVR-related websites. 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. SVR 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 Up 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 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 and forthcoming events

(All locomotives subject to availability.)

  • Season Finale Gala: An end of season gala will be held on 4-6 November. Visiting locomotives are:
LMS 'Crab' No 13065, courtesy of the East Lancashire Railway Company Limited
GWR 4200 class 2-8-0T No 4270, courtesy of Jeremy Hosking and the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam Railway Plc
LNER A1 No. 60163 Tornado, courtesy of the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust

Home locomotives are planned to include GWR Pannier Tank No 7714 and ex-Port Talbot Railway Tank No. 813, subject to completion of overhauls. In addition, Small Prairie 4566 is due to make her last Gala appearance before withdrawal . Normal fares apply.

2017 Events

Dates announced for 2017 events are as follows:

  • Spring Steam Gala: The annual spring gala will be held on 17-19 March (Revised fares). Visiting locomotives are:
LMS Ivatt 2 No. 41312, courtesy of the Mid-Hants Railway & John Jones
  • Open House Weekend: An event featuring behind-the-scenes tours, model railways on display, and other attractions on 8-9 April (Normal fares).
  • Peppa Pig & George Visit: 6-7 May (Revised fares)
  • Spring Diesel Festival: The annual diesel gala, continuing in its new spring slot, on 18-20 May (Revised fares). Visiting locomotives are:
Class 33 No. 33035, courtesy of The Pioneer Diesel Group.
Class 45 No. 45060 Sherwood Forester, courtesy of The Pioneer Diesel Group.
  • Mixed Traction Day: A selection of visiting locomotives from the Spring Diesel Festival will operate alongside steam locomotives on 21 May (Normal fares).
  • Step Back to the 1940s: The annual 1940s event will take place on 24-25 June and 1-2 July (Revised fares).
  • Peep Behind the Scenes: 15 July (Normal fares + supplement)
  • Classic Vehicle Day: 30 July (Normal fares)
  • Steam on the Road: 12-13 August (Normal fares)
  • On the Buses: 2 September (Normal fares)
  • Autumn Steam Gala: 21-24 September (Revised fares)

Other dates for 2017 are still being finalised, including Engine House Events, Ghost Trains, Season Finale Gala and Santa & Christmas Experiences.

See also

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For 101 years between 1862 and 1963, the Severn Valley Railway formed part of the national railway network, running for 40 miles between Hartlebury and Shrewsbury. Established as a separate company, it was mainly operated by the Great Western Railway (GWRGreat Western Railway) and later by British Railways (BRBritish Rail or British Railways).

The present day Severn Valley Railway (SVRSevern Valley Railway) was established in 1965 to preserve part of the line as a heritage railway. Today it has six stations and two halts and runs for 16 miles along the Severn Valley between Bridgnorth in Shropshire and Kidderminster in Worcestershire, following the course of the River Severn for much of its route. Operations involve a mixture of steam and heritage diesel-hauled services.

This unofficial website is a project aimed to collect information and record events relating to the SVRSevern Valley Railway, both past and present.

For timetables, fare information, and news about special events, please visit the SVR Official Website. Other news and information of interest to members, shareholders and enthusiasts can be found on SVRLive.

In April 2023 the SVRSevern Valley Railway announced the launch of a Survival Fund to enable it to overcome the current financial crisis and implement longer-term plans for its future. Information and details of how to donate may be found on the SVRSevern Valley Railway's Survival Fund page.

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History of the Severn Valley Railway

Current events on the SVRSevern Valley Railway

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Query Corner

Unsurprisingly, there are a large number of questions about the SVRSevern Valley Railway, both in pre-preservation days and for a number of historical items since then. Take a visit down to Query Corner to see if you have a recollection relating to some long forgotten event, or know of a reliable source (maybe an early edition of the SVR News?) that might have the information we need!

In addition are a number of stub articles requiring further input.

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