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.
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
(All locomotives subject to availability.)
- Spring Steam Gala: The Spring Steam Gala will be on 18-20 March 2016. Guests announced are:
- GWR Pannier Tank 6412 courtesy of the South Devon Railway
- 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
- No. 4 Edward Thomas, narrow gauge locomotive courtesy of the Talyllyn Railway
- Open House Weekend (formerly known as the 'Members and Shareholders' weekend): To be held on 16-17 April. Access will be available to Bridgnorth Locomotive Works and Bewdley Yard, as well as Bridgnorth , Bewdley North and Kidderminster Signalboxes. There will also be a number of model railway exhibitions. An intensive service; normal fares apply.
- Spring Diesel Festival: The Diesel Gala will be on 19-21 May 2016. Guests announced are:
- Class 26 26007, courtesy of Victor Korzeniewicz
- Class 31 5580, courtesy of A1A Locomotives Ltd
- Class 33 33035, courtesy of the Pioneer Diesel Locomotive Group
- Class 40 D213 Andania, courtesy of Barrow Hill Roundhouse
- 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.