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[[2020 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic]]: all public services are suspended from 31 December 2020 until further notice. The In April 2023 the SVR has launched announced the launch of a Fight Back '''Survival Fund ''' to enable it to help overcome the Railway through this emergency; 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://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=921 heresurvival/ Survival Fund]page.
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[[<!--IMAGE FILE-->File:LNER_24506_201608294566_Great_Western_at_Trimpley_Reservoir_-_geograph.org.uk_-_849044.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> LNER 24506 Brake Third Trimpley Reservoirs & Waterworks | The body Trimpley Reservoir can be seen to the west of 24506 began life as LNER Gresley teak Pigeon Van 70759the line between [[Bewdley]] and [[Arley]]. After withdrawal from service in 1972 it was one of three carriages bought by the publishers David & Charles for use as a storeThe reservoir, but promptly lost which is managed by BR. Once foundSevern Trent Water, it served that purpose until being acquired for the SVR was opened in 20041968 and covers 29 acres. It has since been mounted on a donor underframe is open to the public and is used by the Trimpley Sailing Club, while other activities include angling, wildlife watching and rebuilt as a Corridor Third Brake (BTK) in a six year projectwalking. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> LNER 24506 Brake Third 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].
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