Current events on the Severn Valley Railway

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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.

SVR-Online Forum is an unofficial discussion forum, run on a voluntary basis in conjunction with the Severn Valley Railway Association (SVRASevern Valley Railway Association). 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 events

(All locomotives subject to availability.)

50th Anniversary events (2015)

2015 marks the 50th anniversary of beginning of the Severn Valley Railway in preservation. A number of events are planned in celebration, including the following:

  • Spring Steam Gala: March 20th-22nd. The full list of gala visitors, as of 04/02/2015, is:
    • WD Austerity 2-8-0 'Dub Dee' No. 90733, from the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
    • GWRGreat Western Railway pannier tank No. 5786, a former resident currently liveried as L92, from the South Devon Railway
    • GWRGreat Western Railway 2-8-0T No. 4270, from the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
    • LNWRLondon & North Western Railway coal tank No. 1054, from the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway
  • Members and Shareholders weekend: April 11th-12th. Open to all comers, a chance to visit areas of the railway not normally open to the public. Organised by The 4150 Fund.
  • Ladies Day: July 25th. Returning in 2015 by popular demand.
  • Autumn Steam Gala: September 17th-20th. Preview day on Thursday, and all night running on Friday and Saturday.
  • Manor 50: November 14th-15th. In conjunction with The Erlestoke Manor Fund, 7802 Bradley Manor and 7812 Erlestoke Manor will be running in a recreation of the Cambrian Coast Railway of 1965.

Other 50th anniversary events will also be taking place.

Other news

See also

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