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[[<!--IMAGE FILE--> File: Donkey_Gallops_20150426.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> Donkey Gallops |  
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The ‘Donkey Gallop(s)’ is the nickname of the irregular flight of steps leading from the [[Bridgnorth | Bridgnorth Station]] car park near [[Bridgnorth#The_Railwayman.27s_Arms|'The Railwayman’s Arms']] down to the [[Engine Shed Underpass]]. First reinstated in 1985, they have been closed since late 2016 while work took place on the [[Bridgnorth#Bridgnorth Development Project|Bridgnorth Development Project]] but are now back in use. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> Donkey Gallops | (Full article...)]]]]  
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'''GWR 1257''' is the only surviving example of an outside framed GWR Milk Van, telegraphic code 'SIPHON G'. It has seen regular use as [[Santa's Grotto]] and a mobile store, and took part in the in the battle staged at the 2019 'Step Back to the 1940s' event. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> GWR 1257 Siphon G Bogie Milk Van | (Full article...)]]]]  
 
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Revision as of 15:36, 16 July 2019

Welcome to the Severn Valley Railway Wiki

From this week's featured article
GWRGreat Western Railway 1257 is the only surviving example of an outside framed GWRGreat Western Railway Milk Van, telegraphic code 'SIPHON G'. It has seen regular use as Santa's Grotto and a mobile store, and took part in the in the battle staged at the 2019 'Step Back to the 1940s' event. (Full article...)
Schematic Map of the SVRSevern Valley Railway
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larger interactive version

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. Train services are hauled predominantly by steam locomotives, regularly supplemented by a diesel multiple unit and diesel locomotive hauled trains.

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.

Categories of article

History of the Severn Valley Railway

Current events on the SVRSevern Valley Railway

Information about the SVRSevern Valley Railway

Miscellaneous


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!

Adding to this Wiki

This site, or "wiki", is a collaborative effort, and anyone who has any knowledge relating to the SVRSevern Valley Railway should feel free to contribute. Once you have created a user account and logged in, you can modify any page by clicking the "Edit" button in the top right hand corner. For some tips on how to format pages, and some guidelines on how to make this wiki accessible can be found on Tips for contributing to the SVR Wiki.

Alternatively, if you don't feel confident editing this Wiki (although there is no reason you shouldn't!!), each article also has a "Discussion" page, which can be accessed by clicking the relevant button in the top left hand corner. This allows you to make additions, suggestions, or corrections to a page without making any change to the article itself.