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 and forthcoming events

Celebrating 50 years since the formation of the SVRSevern Valley Railway

(All locomotives subject to availability.)

  • Winter closed period: The Railway will be closed for winter maintenance from January 4th to February 12th inclusive.
  • Spring Steam Gala: The Spring Steam Gala will be on 18-20 March 2016. Guests announced so far are:
GWRGreat Western Railway Pannier Tank 6430 from the Llangollen Railway, courtesy of Hugh Shipton
GWRGreat Western Railway Modified Hall 6990 Witherslack Hall from the Great Central Railway, courtesy of the David Clarke Railway Trust
  • Diesel Gala: The Diesel Gala will be on 19-21 May 2016. Guests announced so far are:
Class 45 45060 Sherwood Forester, courtesy of the Pioneer Diesel Locomotive Group
Class 33 33035, courtesy of the Pioneer Diesel Locomotive Group
Class 55 'Deltic' D9002 King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, courtesy of the National Railway Museum
Class 46 46045, courtesy of the Peak Locomotive Company
  • Autumn Steam Gala: The 2016 Autumn Steam Gala will be on September 22-25 2016. Guests announced so far are:
LNERLondon & North Eastern Railway GresleySir Nigel Gresley, Chief Mechanical Engineer (CME) of the London & North Eastern Railway 1923-1941 A3 PacificLocomotive with a 4-6-2 wheel configuration 60103 Flying Scotsman, courtesy of the National Railway Museum and Riley & Son (E) Ltd
LNERLondon & North Eastern Railway Peppercorn A1 PacificLocomotive with a 4-6-2 wheel configuration 60163 Tornado, courtesy of the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust

See also

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