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== Welcome to the Severn Valley Railway Wiki ==
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[[<!--IMAGE FILE--> File: LNER_2701_20150307LNWR_76738_20231014.jpg|thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> GNR 2701 Composite Corridor LNWR 76738 (fictitious) 4-Wheel Tranship Van | GNR 2701 "76738" is the oldest of the 'Gresley Teaks' on the SVR. It was involved in a collision during London and North Western Railway Company 10-ton Goods Van, although it carries a fictitious number as its first year of true identity is unknown. After restoration it saw limited usein the SVR's demonstration goods train, but survived due to its age and wooden underframe it is now in various roles on "The Big Railway" until 1980. Its restoration between 2008 and 2008 won the 2009 HRA Carriage & Wagon awardstatic use as a sales coach at Bridgnorth. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> GNR 2701 Composite CorridorLNWR 76738 (fictitious) 4-Wheel Tranship Van | (Full article...)]]]]
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|+Schematic Map of the SVR
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.
=== Categories of article ===
*[[Station Truck | The Severn Valley Railway Station Truck]]
*[[Engineer's Line References]]
*[[Heritage buses and other vehicles]]
*[[Special:Nearby|What's nearby]] (Requires GPS enabled device)
