Diesel Locomotives

The Severn Valley Railway is home to a number of diesel locomotives. These are used for shunting and also to haul certain passenger services. The Railway is also home to a 5-car Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU).

Most of the diesel locomotives are based at Kidderminster TMD. However operational diesel locomotives are also stationed at Bridgnorth, Highley and Bewdley.

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Diesel locomotives normally based at the SVR

Diesel locomotives normally based at the SVR are as follows:

No Designer Class Wheel arrangement Built Owned by Original owner Notes
319290 Ruston & Hornsby 165DM 0-4-0 1952 SVR(H) B.I.P. Chemicals Operational. Based at Bewdley.
D2960 Ruston & Hornsby 165DM 0-4-0 1950 SVR(H) British Sugar Corp Operational. Based at Kidderminster.
D2961 Ruston & Hornsby 165DE 0-4-0 1957 Pete Cherry Patent Shaft Steelworks Operational. Based at Bridgnorth.
D3022 English Electric 08 0-6-0 1953 Class 08 Society British Railways Operational. Based at Kidderminster.
13201 English Electric 08 0-6-0 1955 Class 08 Society British Railways Operational. Based at Kidderminster.
D3586 English Electric 08 0-6-0 1955 SVR(H) British Railways Operational. Based at Bridgnorth.
D3802/08635 English Electric 08 0-6-0 1969 SVR(H) British Railways Undergoing conversion at Kidderminster TMD under the Harrier hydro shunter project.
08896 English Electric 08 0-6-0 1962 SVR(H) British Railways Stored at Kidderminster.[1]
D4100 English Electric 09 0-6-0 1961 SVR(H) British Railways Operational. Based at Kidderminster.
09107 English Electric 09 0-6-0 1961 SVR(H) British Railways Operational. Based at Kidderminster.
12099 English Electric 11 0-6-0 1952 Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Ltd British Railways Operational. Based at Kidderminster.
D9551 BR Swindon 14 0-6-0 1965 SVR Class 14 Company Limited British Railways Operational. Based at Bridgnorth.
D8568 Clayton 17 Bo-Bo 1964 Diesel Traction Group British Railways Operational, usually from Kidderminster.
33108 BRCW 33 Bo-Bo 1960 Class 33/1 Preservation Company Ltd British Railways Operational, usually from Highley
D7029 Beyer Peacock 35 (Hymek) B-B 1962 Diesel Traction Group British Railways Undergoing overhaul at Kidderminster TMD.
37308 English Electric 37 Co-Co 1965 British Railways In store at Kidderminster TMD.
40106 Atlantic Conveyor English Electric 40 Co-Co 1960 British Railways Operational, usually from Kidderminster.
D821 Greyhound BR Swindon 42 (Warship) B-B 1960 Diesel Traction Group British Railways Operational. Based at Kidderminster.
50007 Hercules English Electric 50 Co-Co 1968 The Class 50 Alliance English Electric Leasing: Leased to British Railways Operational. Based at Kidderminster. Main line registered.
50031 Hood English Electric 50 Co-Co 1968 50031 Consortium Limited. Operated by The Class 50 Alliance English Electric Leasing: Leased to British Railways Under repair at Kidderminster TMD.
50033 Glorious English Electric 50 Co-Co 1968 On loan to The Class 50 Alliance English Electric Leasing: Leased to British Railways Under repair at Kidderminster TMD.
50035 Ark Royal English Electric 50 Co-Co 1968 The Class 50 Alliance English Electric Leasing: Leased to British Railways Operational. Based at Kidderminster.
50044 Exeter English Electric 50 Co-Co 1968 The Class 50 Alliance English Electric Leasing: Leased to British Railways Operational. Based at Kidderminster.
50049 Defiance English Electric 50 Co-Co 1968 The Class 50 Alliance English Electric Leasing: Leased to British Railways Operational. Based at Kidderminster. Main line registered.
D1013 Western Ranger BR Swindon 52 C-C 1962 Western Locomotive Association British Railways Undergoing overhaul at Kidderminster TMD.
D1015 Western Champion BR Swindon 52 C-C 1963 Diesel Traction Group British Railways Based at Kidderminster. Main line registered.
D1048 Western Lady BR Swindon 52 C-C 1962 Western Locomotive Association British Railways Non-operational
D1062 Western Courier BR Swindon 52 C-C 1963 Western Locomotive Association British Railways Operational.

The Severn Valley Railway web site contains a section "Meet The Loco" where the current location and status of these locomotives is shown.

Other diesel locomotives at the SVR

From time to time other diesel locomotives visit the Severn Valley Railway:

See also

References

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Trimpley Reservoir can be seen to the west of the line between Bewdley and Arley. The reservoir, which is managed by Severn Trent Water, was opened in 1968 and covers 29 acres. It is open to the public and is used by the Trimpley Sailing Club, while other activities include angling, wildlife watching and walking. (Full article...)
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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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