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[[<!--IMAGE FILE--> File: Railcar22_20110423LNWR_76738_20231014.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->Railcar 22LNWR 76738 (fictitious) 4-Wheel Tranship Van | The Great "76738" is a London and North Western Railway introduced Diesel Railcar units in the 1930s Company 10-ton Goods Van, although it carries a fictitious number as a more economic replacement to steam traction on smaller branch linesits true identity is unknown. They were first used around After restoration it saw limited use in the Kidderminster / Bewdley / Hartlebury triangle from 1936SVR's demonstration goods train, entering service on the rest of the Severn Valley but due to its age and Tenbury Branches in 1941 where they continued wooden underframe it is now in static use until the 1960s. Railcar 22 is owned by the Great Western Society as a sales coach at Didcot but was resident on loan at the SVR in the 1960s and 1970sBridgnorth. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->Railcar 22 LNWR 76738 (fictitious) 4-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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