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[[<!--IMAGE FILE--> File:46521 201509194566_Great_Western_at_Trimpley_Reservoir_-_geograph.org.uk_-_849044.jpg|thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> LMS Ivatt Class 2 46521Trimpley Reservoirs & Waterworks | Ivatt 2MT No 46521 is a classmate Trimpley Reservoir can be seen to the west of the SVR's line between [[LMS Ivatt Class 2 46443 | 46443Bewdley]] and [[Arley]]. The reservoir, which is managed by Severn Trent Water, was resident on opened in 1968 and covers 29 acres. It is open to the SVR between 1971 public and 2002. The "Green Mickey Mouse" featured prominently in is used by the BBC sitcom [[OhTrimpley Sailing Club, while other activities include angling, Doctor Beeching!]] wildlife watching and despite its small size made several appearances on the main linewalking.[[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> LMS Ivatt Class 2 46521 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]]: 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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