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'''{{As of|2020|03|20}} In April 2023 the SVR is closed until at least announced the end launch of May due a '''Survival Fund''' to enable it to overcome the [[2020 coronavirus disease (COVIDcurrent financial crisis and implement longer-19) pandemic]]term plans for its future. The SVR has launched an Emergency Appeal for funds Information and details of how to help the Railway through this emergency; details 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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== Welcome to the Severn Valley Railway Wiki ==
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[[<!--IMAGE FILE-->File:3205_20100925LNWR_76738_20231014.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->GWR 2251 Class 3205 LNWR 76738 (fictitious) 4-Wheel Tranship Van | On 25 March 1967 GWR Collett 2251 class 0"76738" is a London and North Western Railway Company 10-6-0 3205 became the first locomotive to arrive on the SVR in preservationton Goods Van, having previously worked on the branch in BR daysalthough it carries a fictitious number as its true identity is unknown. 3205 also hauled the first train on opening day After restoration it saw limited use in May 1970. The locomotive left the SVR 's demonstration goods train, but due to its age and wooden underframe it is now in March 1987 but has returned twice for gala appearancesstatic use as a sales coach at Bridgnorth. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->GWR 2251 Class 3205 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].
=== 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)
