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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:LMS 12992 20150718LNWR_76738_20231014.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> LMS 12992 Corridor Third | After nationalisation in 1948, BR continued to receive carriages to the design of the constituent companies until the early 1950s. LMS Corridor Third LNWR 76738 (TKfictitious) 12992 4-Wheel Tranship Van | "76738" is a Stanier design but incorporating postLondon and North Western Railway Company 10-War modifications by HG Ivattton Goods Van, although it carries a fictitious number as its true identity is unknown. It was built for BR After restoration it saw limited use in 1949 by BRC&W at Smethwick. It arrived on the SVR 's demonstration goods train, but due to its age and wooden underframe it is now in 1972 and underwent static use as a major overhaul in 1991-92sales coach at Bridgnorth.[[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> LMS 12992 Corridor Third 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].
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