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Welcome to the Severn Valley Railway Wiki: Add info on reopening
== Welcome to the Severn Valley Railway Wiki ==
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[[<!--IMAGE FILE-->File: 319290_20170617HYBNTokenInstr.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> Ruston and Hornsby 165hp Diesel Shunter 319290Single line working using tokens | 319290 Working between [[Bewdley North signal box|Bewdley]] and [[Bridgnorth]] is controlled using tokens, according to the longest serving [[ETT|Electric 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 number later type of Ruston and Hornsby 165 h.p. diesel shunters acquired by the SVR. It arrived in 1972 and saw many yearsinstrument called a 'key token' service on P.Way duties before these were taken over by more powerful locomotives. It now acts as yard shunter in [[Bewdley Down Yard]]instrument, so named because each token resembles a large key. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> Ruston and Hornsby 165hp Diesel Shunter 319290Single 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].
'''From March 2020 the SVR is closed until at least the end of June July due to the [[2020 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic]]. The SVR has launched a Fight Back Fund to help the Railway through this emergency; details may be found [https://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=921 here]'''. The King and Castle pub at Kidderminster and the Railwayman's Arms pub at Bridgnorth reopened on 4 July. Passenger services will restart on 1 August; tickets must be purchased in advance. Details may be found on the SVR Official Website [https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=164 here].
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