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.
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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 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, 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. Until March 2018 it also carried regular updates from various sources, including social media and SVR-related websites, now discontinued.
'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 SVR Live, which includes an archive since April 2017.
‘SVR Online’ is a secure password-protected intranet site is used by the SVR for internal communication with staff and Working Members.
The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Forthcoming special events
- Spring Steam Gala: 16-19 April. Visiting locomotives:
- 2999 Lady of Legend: GWR Churchward 2900 Saint class 4-6-0, courtesy of Didcot Railway Centre
- 48305: LMS Stanier 8F 2-8-0, courtesy of the David Clarke Railway Trust, Roger Hibbert & the Great Central Railway
- Open House Weekend: 2-3 May
- Spring Diesel Festival: 14-17 May. Visiting locomotives:
- D8568: Clayton Class 17 Bo-Bo (DTG)
- 33108: B.R.C.W. Class 33 Bo-Bo (hired)
- 37190: E.E. Class 37 Co-Co, courtesy of Locomotive Services Ltd
- BR Class 40 40106 Atlantic Conveyor: E.E. Class 40 1Co-Co1 (hired)
- D4 Great Gable (44004): B.R. Class 44 1Co-Co1, courtesy of Peak Locomotive Company Limited
- 47712 Lady Diana Spencer: Brush Class 47 Co-Co, courtesy of Crewe Diesel Preservation Group
- 55019 Royal Highland Fusilier: E.E. Class 55 Deltic Co-Co, courtesy of the Deltic Preservation Society
- (Unfortunately, the previously announced visit of Class 26 No. 5343 will no longer be taking place due to engine issues.)
- 50th Anniversary Celebrations: 23-25 May
- Step Back to the 1940s: 27-28 June, 4-5 July
- Steam on the Road: 8-9 August
- On The Buses: 5 September
- Classic Car Day: 6 September
- Autumn Steam Gala: 17-20 September
- Autumn Diesel Gala: 1-3 October
- Ghost Trains: 29-31 October
- Christmas Gift Fayre: 14-15 November
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