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[[<!--IMAGE FILE-->File:3205_201009254566_Great_Western_at_Trimpley_Reservoir_-_geograph.org.uk_-_849044.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->GWR 2251 Class 3205 Trimpley Reservoirs & Waterworks | On 25 March 1967 GWR Collett 2251 class 0-6-0 3205 became Trimpley Reservoir can be seen to the first locomotive to arrive on west of the SVR in preservationline between [[Bewdley]] and [[Arley]]. The reservoir, which is managed by Severn Trent Water, having previously worked on the branch was opened in BR days1968 and covers 29 acres. 3205 also hauled It is open to the first train on opening day in May 1970. The locomotive left public and is used by the SVR in March 1987 but has returned twice for gala appearancesTrimpley Sailing Club, while other activities include angling, wildlife watching and walking. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->GWR 2251 Class 3205 Trimpley Reservoirs & Waterworks | (Full article...)]]]]

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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.

'''{{As of|2020|03|20}} In April 2023 the SVR is closed until at least announced the end launch of May due a '''Survival Fund''' to enable it to overcome the [[2020 coronavirus disease (COVIDcurrent financial crisis and implement longer-19) pandemic]]term plans for its future. The SVR has launched an Emergency Appeal for funds Information and details of how to help the Railway through this emergency; details donate may be found on the SVR's [https://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=921 heresurvival/ Survival Fund]'''page.