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

Celebrating 50 years since the formation of the SVRSevern Valley Railway

(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:

  • Sounds of the 60's: August 14th [evening concert], 15th [day & evening concert] &16th [day]. The decade it all started for the Severn Valley Railway!
  • On the Buses: September 6th. UpIn reference to the direction of travel means towards the major terminus (i.e. towards Kidderminster on the present day SVR) to 20 vintage buses on display at Bewdley Station - free admission with your train ticket.
  • Autumn Steam Gala: September 17th-20th. Preview day on Thursday, and all night running on Friday and Saturday. Guests announced as:
    • BRBritish Rail or British Railways Standard No. 70000 Britannia, courtesy of Jeremy Hosking & The Royal Scot Locomotive and General Trust.
    • LMSLondon Midland & Scottish Railway Royal Scot No. 46100 Royal Scot, courtesy of Icons Of Steam & The Royal Scot Locomotive and General Trust (returning to steam following a 5-year overhaul, subject to completion and testing).
  • 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
    • No. D8568 'Clayton', with thanks to the Diesel Traction Group
  • Manor 50: November 14th-15th. In conjunction with The Erlestoke Manor Fund, 7802 Bradley Manor, 7812 Erlestoke Manor and guest 7820 Dinmore 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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