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== Welcome to the Severn Valley Railway Wiki ==
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[[<!--IMAGE FILE-->File:GWR 1399 20150307HYBNTokenInstr.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> GWR 1399 Milk Brake Single line working using tokens | GWR Churchward Milk Brake 1399 began life as a First World War pharmacy car but was soon converted for use as a Milk Brake on express milk trains. After preservation on the SVR it saw use on P-Way trains before serving for many years as a sales coach for the Working between [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc. Bewdley North signal box|GW(SVR)ABewdley]] and more recently [[Bridgnorth]] is controlled using tokens, according to the [[Bewdley Station Fund ShopETT| Bewdley Station FundElectric Train Token]]Regulations. This system ensures that only one train can enter each section of track at any given time. The present day SVR uses a later type of instrument called a 'key token' instrument, so named because each token resembles a large key. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> GWR 1399 Milk Brake Single line working using tokens | (Full article...)]]]]
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For timetables, fare information, and news about special events, please visit the [http://www.svr.co.uk SVR Official Website]. Other news and information of interest to members, shareholders and enthusiasts can be found on [https://www.svrlive.com/home SVRLive].
'''{{As of|From March 2020|03|20}} the SVR is closed for until the rest end of March and throughout April July due to the [[2020 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic]]. The SVR Website page containing has launched a Fight Back Fund to help the latest news on the COVID-19 situation Railway through this emergency; details may be found [https://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=920 921 here]'''. The SVR has launched an Emergency Appeal for funds to help King and Castle pub at Kidderminster and the Railway through this emergencyRailwayman's Arms pub at Bridgnorth reopened on 4 July. Passenger services will restart on 1 August; details tickets must be purchased in advance. Details may be found on the SVR Official Website [https://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItemSEItem.aspx?a=921 164 here]'''.
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