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[[<!--IMAGE FILE--> File:Wribbenhall Viaduct 18974566_Great_Western_at_Trimpley_Reservoir_-_geograph.org.uk_-_849044.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> Locomotives used on Trimpley Reservoirs & Waterworks | Trimpley Reservoir can be seen to the Severn Valley Branch in commercial service | A wide variety west of locomotives were used on the line between [[Bewdley]] and [[Arley]]. The reservoir, which is managed by Severn Valley Branch Trent Water, was opened in commercial service1968 and covers 29 acres. 2-4-0 locomotives It is open to the public and 'Metro Tanks' were generally is used for passenger traffic up to World War 1. The early 1920s saw by the introduction of auto coachesTrimpley Sailing Club, while the end of the 1920s saw new GWR 'small prairies' on the line. These became the main source of motive power until the 1950sother activities include angling, supplemented by 0-6-0 pannier tankswildlife watching and walking. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> Locomotives used on the Severn Valley Branch in commercial service Trimpley Reservoirs & Waterworks | (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].
[[2020 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic]]: 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 October passenger services how to donate may be found on the SVR Official website [https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=170 here]; pre-booking is advised.''' The Valley Suite, shop and King and Castle pub at Kidderminster; The Engine House at Highley; and the Refreshment Room, shop and Railwayman's Arms pub at Bridgnorth are also open - opening times are [https://www.svr.co.uk/PubsRestaurants.aspx here] and [https:/survival/www.svr.co.uk/Opening-Hours.aspx here]. The SVR has launched a Fight Back Survival Fund to help the Railway through this emergency; details may be found [https://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=921 here]page.  
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