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== Welcome to the Severn Valley Railway Wiki ==
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[[<!--IMAGE FILE--> File:GWR_80225_20150411LNWR_76738_20231014.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> GWR 80225 Ballast Wagon LNWR 76738 (fictitious) 4-Wheel Tranship Van | 80225 "76738" is a GWR 10T allLondon and North Western Railway Company 10-steel dropside ballast wagon built in Swindon in 1937. Unusuallyton Goods Van, the wagon has two spoked wheels and two disk wheelsalthough it carries a fictitious number as its true identity is unknown. It was first restored on the SVR in 1981 and appeared on the main line After restoration it saw limited use in the 1985 [[The Severn Valley Railway on the main line#SVR Wagons used on the main line in preservation| GW 150 's demonstration freight goods train]] which ran , but due to Newport behind [[2857|GWR freight loco 2857]]its age and wooden underframe it is now in static use as a sales coach at Bridgnorth. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> GWR 80225 Ballast Wagon LNWR 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)
