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On February 17 in SVR history.

  • 1973 An EGM of the Severn Valley Railway Association approved a formal Constitution and became a legally constituted body.[1]
  • 1980 The new platform two starting signal at Bridgnorth was erected with the aid of the 30-ton steam crane.[2]
  • 1990 Following a one-year overhaul, John Cameron's A4 60009 Union of South Africa ran three return test trips on both days of the weekend. These were opened to the public at the last minute and were well filled.[3]
  • 1997 LMS 46521 was named 'Blossom' by Stephen Lewis, one of the stars of 'Oh Doctor Beeching!', in a ceremony at Kidderminster.[4]
  • 2009 Paralympians Sascha Kindred and Mickey Bushell unveiled the railway’s fourth passenger coach for disabled visitors at Kidderminster after £36,000 of work[5].

Gallery

Photos taken on 17 February:

  • 2019: Permaquip ballast packer

See also

On this day in SVR history

← February 16 - February 18 →

References

  1. ↑ SVR News 27
  2. ↑ SVR News 55
  3. ↑ SVR News 95
  4. ↑ SVR News 122
  5. ↑ Express and Star, 17 February 2009 (Retrieved 17 February 2009)
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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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