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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.

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 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 and forthcoming events

Celebrating 50 years since the formation of the SVR

(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:
GWR Pannier Tank 6430 from the Llangollen Railway, courtesy of Hugh Shipton
GWR Modified Hall 6990 Witherslack Hall from the Great Central Railway, courtesy of the David Clarke Railway Trust
Class 31 5580, courtesy of A1A Locomotives Ltd
Class 33 33035, courtesy of the Pioneer Diesel Locomotive Group
Class 45 45060 Sherwood Forester, courtesy of the Pioneer Diesel Locomotive Group
Class 46 46045, courtesy of the Peak Locomotive Company
Class 50 50008 Thunderer, courtesy of Garcia Hanson
Class 55 'Deltic' D9002 King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, courtesy of the National Railway Museum
Class 66 (to be named during the event), courtesy of GB Railfreight
  • Pacific Power: The regular Autumn Steam Gala has been replaced by a special event on September 22nd - 26th featuring the first meeting of:
LNER Gresley A3 Pacific 60103 Flying Scotsman, courtesy of the National Railway Museum and Riley & Son (E) Ltd
LNER Peppercorn A1 Pacific 60163 Tornado, courtesy of the A1 Steam Locomotive Trust
To travel behind Flying Scotsman and Tornado, timed return tickets departing from Kidderminster only must be purchased in advance. There will be NO tickets for these special services available to purchase on the day. Each round trip will feature one locomotive on the outward journey to Bridgnorth and the other on the return. Access to Kidderminster Station will be restricted to Special Event ticket holders only. See the link above for times and locomotives.
Up to four other public services will also operate during the event, featuring No. 34027 Taw Valley and No. 34053 Sir Keith Park and other members of the home-fleet. Tickets for these trains will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Pre-booking is strongly advised. All-night running will not take place in 2016, but will return in 2017.
  • Season Finale Gala: An end of season gala will be held on 4-6 November. This will feature home-based and visiting Tank Engines.

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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.

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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.

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