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[[<!--IMAGE FILE-->File: Miss_Marple_DVDLNWR_76738_20231014.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> Miss Marple: LNWR 76738 (fictitious) 4:50 from Paddington -Wheel Tranship Van | '4:50 from Paddington' (1987) was the ninth episode of the BBC TV series 'Miss Marple' starring Joan Hickson "76738" is a London and North Western Railway Company 10-ton Goods Van, although it carries a fictitious number as Jane Marpleits true identity is unknown. Filming After restoration it saw the most intense limited use of in the SVR since [[The Seven-Per-Cent Solution]]'s demonstration goods train, involving multiple locos but due to its age and wooden underframe it is now in static use of the re-laid section of the [[Stourport Branch | Stourport branch]]as a sales coach at Bridgnorth. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> Miss Marple: LNWR 76738 (fictitious) 4:50 from Paddington -Wheel Tranship Van | (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].
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.
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