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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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
- 18 to 21 May Spring Diesel Gala. Guests:
- 20048 (hired), 20142 and 20189: E.E. Class 20 Bo-Bo
- 31270 and 31466 (hired): Brush Class 31 A1A-A1A
- 33108: B.R.C.W. Class 33 Bo-Bo (hired)
- 37263: E.E. Class 37 Co-Co
- 40106 Atlantic Conveyor: BR Class 40 1Co-Co1 (hired)
- 43186 Taunton Castle and 43188 Newport Castle (in Castle Class 255 High Speed Train set), 43465 and 43484: B.R. Class 43 power cars
- 47712 Lady Diana Spencer: Brush Class 47 Co-Co
- 56051 Survival: BR Class 56 Co-Co
- 57307: Brush Class 57 Co-Co
- 60062: Brush Class 60 Co-Co
- 73951 Malcolm Brinded and 73952 Janis Kong: B.R. Class 73 Bo-Bo (both on display)
- 88004 Pandora: Stadler Class 88 Bo-Bo
- 24 and 25 June and 1 and 2 July 1940s weekends
- 12 and 13 August Vintage Transport Extravaganza
- 15 to 17 September Autumn Steam Gala
- 28 September to 1 October Autumn Diesel Bash
- 7 October O Gauge Get Together
- From 25 November Christmas services
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