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'''From March 2020 In April 2023 the SVR is closed until at least announced the end launch of July 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 a Fight Back Fund 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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[[<!--IMAGE FILE-->File:GWR_601_20191027Eardington_20180603.jpg|thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->GWR 601 1Ton 10cwt Hand CraneEardington | GWR 601 1Ton 10cwt Hand Crane Eardington is situated on static display at [[Kidderminster Railway Museum]]Eardington Bank, mid-way between Bridgnorth and Hampton Loade. It In recent years, rebuilding the platform was originally a broad gauge crane, rebuilt to standard gauge by completed in 2019 and the GWR water tower was dismantled in 18922021. Since arrival at Although the SVR station no longer features in daily operations, it has been the subject of an "identity crisis"resumed use during gala events in 2023 more than 40 years since regular timetabled trains ceased. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->GWR 601 1Ton 10cwt Hand CraneEardington | (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].
=== 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)
Unsurprisingly, there are a large number of questions about the SVR, both in pre-preservation days and for a number of historical items since then. Take a visit down to [[Query Corner]] to see if you have a recollection relating to some long forgotten event, or know of a reliable source (maybe an early edition of the [[Severn Valley Railway News | SVR News]]?) that might have the information we need!
In addition are a number of [[:Category:Stub articles|stub articles]] requiring further input.
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