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Great Western Railway

Map of the GWR network circa 1930
The Great Western Railway (GWR) was a British railway company, founded in 1833. With a principal terminus at Paddington Station in London, it served the south-west and west of England, the Midlands, and most of Wales. At 'grouping' in 1923 it was the only one of the 'Big 4' to retain its original identity, the LMS, LNER and SR being newly created by merger of other railway companies. The GWR eventually became the Western Region of British Railways under Nationalisation on 1 January 1948.[1]

Although the original Severn Valley Railway Company built the line between Hartlebury and Shrewsbury, it was operated from opening in 1862 by the West Midland Railway. On 1 August 1863 the West Midland Railway was absorbed by the GWR.[2] The "Severn Valley Railway" thus became the GWR’s "Severn Valley Branch".

The GWR were subsequently responsible for the construction of the Kidderminster Loop Line which opened in 1878. Also during the 19th century the GWR introduced signalling throughout the line and increased the number of stations having two platforms with the ability to pass trains. During the 20th century the company created a number of halts in an attempt to attract more local custom.

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References

  1. ↑ Wikipedia
  2. ↑ Nabarro (1971) p. 50.

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"76738" is a London and North Western Railway Company 10-ton Goods Van, although it carries a fictitious number as its true identity is unknown. After restoration it saw limited use in the SVRSevern Valley Railway's demonstration goods train, but due to its age and wooden underframe it is now in static use as a sales coach at Bridgnorth. (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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