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Current events on the Severn Valley Railway

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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. 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.

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

Celebrating 50 years since the formation of the SVR

(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. Details of events that have already taken place can be found in the 2015 history page. Forthcoming events include the following:

  • Peep Behind the Scenes: July 18th. Organised by The 4150 Fund. A chance to visit areas of the railway not normally open to the public. Normal fares apply, additional charge for behind the scenes attractions.
  • 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. First guest announced as:
    • BR Standard No. 70000 Britannia, with thanks to Jeremy Hosking & The Royal Scot Locomotive and General Trust
  • Diesel Enthusiasts Gala: October 1st-3rd. Three days of Diesel only action. Guests announced as of February 2015 are:
    • No. D9531 'Teddy Bear', with thanks to the East Lancashire Railway Diesel Group
    • No. D7076 'Hymek', with thanks to the East Lancashire Railway Diesel Group
    • No. 55019 Royal Highland Fusilier 'Deltic', with thanks to the Deltic Preservation Society
  • 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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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.

Categories of article

History of the Severn Valley Railway

Current events on the SVRSevern Valley Railway

Information about the SVRSevern Valley Railway

Miscellaneous


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.

Adding to this Wiki

This site, or "wiki", is a collaborative effort, and anyone who has any knowledge relating to the SVRSevern Valley Railway should feel free to contribute. Once you have created a user account and logged in, you can modify any page by clicking the "Edit" button in the top right hand corner. For some tips on how to format pages, and some guidelines on how to make this wiki accessible can be found on Tips for contributing to the SVR Wiki.

Alternatively, if you don't feel confident editing this Wiki (although there is no reason you shouldn't!!), each article also has a "Discussion" page, which can be accessed by clicking the relevant button in the top left hand corner. This allows you to make additions, suggestions, or corrections to a page without making any change to the article itself.


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