Current events on the Severn Valley Railway
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.
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 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.
‘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 through SVR Live. The sister Web Round Up 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.
‘SVR Online’ is a secure password-protected intranet site is used by the SVR for internal communication with staff and Working Members.
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.)
Dates announced for 2017 events are as follows:
- Spring Diesel Festival: The annual diesel gala, continuing in its new spring slot, on 18-20 May (Revised fares). Visiting locomotives announced are:
- Class 17 No. D8568, courtesy of The Diesel Traction Group
- Class 20 No. 20189, courtesy of Michael Owen
- Class 20 No. 20205, courtesy of Michael Owen
- Class 31 No. 31271, courtesy of A1A Locomotives Ltd
- Class 33 No. 33035, courtesy of The Pioneer Diesel Group
- Class 33 No. 33108, courtesy of Class 33/1 Preservation Company
- Class 45 No. 45041 Royal Tank Regiment, courtesy of Peak Locomotive Co Ltd
- Class 45 No. 45060 Sherwood Forester, courtesy of The Pioneer Diesel Group
- Class 47 No. 47192, courtesy of Crewe Heritage Trust
- Class 47 No. 47828, courtesy of D05 Preservation Ltd & Dartmoor Railway
- Class 50 No. 50008 Thunderer, courtesy of Garcia Hanson
- Class 55 No. 55022 Royal Scots Grey, courtesy of Martin Walker
- Class 60 No. 60100 [identity TBC], courtesy of DB Cargo UK
- Class 66 No. 667xx [identity TBC], courtesy of GBRf
- Class 73 No. 73107, courtesy of GBRf
- Class 73 No. 73965, courtesy of GBRf
- Class 88 No. 88xxx [identity TBC], courtesy of Direct Rail Services
- Mixed Traction Day: A selection of visiting locomotives from the Spring Diesel Festival will operate alongside steam locomotives on 21 May (Normal fares). Visiting locomotives announced are:
- Class 33 No. 33108, courtesy of Class 33/1 Preservation Company
- Class 45 No. 45041 Royal Tank Regiment, courtesy of Peak Locomotive Co Ltd
- Class 47 No. 47828, courtesy of D05 Preservation Ltd & Dartmoor Railway
- 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: 10 September (Normal fares)
- Autumn Steam Gala: 21-24 September with visiting locomotives and the return of all-night running (Revised fares). Visiting locomotives announced are:
- No. 926 Repton - Southern Railways 'Schools' class, courtesy of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
- Christmas Gift Fayre: 21-22 October with gifts galore with a festive twist at the Engine House (Normal fares).
- Take a ride on the Ghost Train: 26-28 October Dare to take a thrilling trip into the night (Revised fares).
Other dates for 2017 are still being finalised, including Engine House Events, Season Finale Gala and Santa & Christmas Experiences.