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[[<!--IMAGE FILE--> File: BR_16169_20220716S4652_Army_3006_1972_DavidCooke.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> BR 16169 Composite Corridor Ex-Longmoor Saloons | BR Mark 1 Corridor Composite (CK) carriage M16169 entered The SVR service in 1989was home to three ex-Longmoor Military Railway saloons between 1971 and 1985. It was trapped at Arley by They arrived on loan from the Army's Transport Trust together with [[2007 Storm Damage600|LMR 600 Gordon]], and by the time it was retrieved were repainted on several occasions for appearances in late 2008 it had effectively film and television productions including 'diedThe Incredible Robert Baldick', with swollen doors and mouldy seats. After some years in and out of storage, it returned to service in 2021(pictured).[[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> BR 16169 Composite Corridor Ex-Longmoor Saloons | (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]] (GWR) and later by British Railways (BR).
The present day [[Severn Valley Railway]] (SVR) was established in 1965 to preserve part of the line as a heritage railway. Today it has [[list of stations | 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 Operations involve a mixture of steam locomotives, regularly supplemented by a diesel multiple unit and heritage diesel locomotive -hauled trainsservices.
This unofficial website is a project aimed to collect information and record events relating to the SVR, both past and present.
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].
In April 2023 the SVR 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 SVR's [https://svr.co.uk/survival/ Survival Fund] page.
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