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[[<!--IMAGE FILE--> File: Railcar22_20110423Eardington_20180603.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->Railcar 22Eardington | The Great Western Railway introduced Diesel Railcar units in the 1930s as a more economic replacement to steam traction Eardington is situated on smaller branch linesEardington Bank, mid-way between Bridgnorth and Hampton Loade. They were first used around the Kidderminster / Bewdley / Hartlebury triangle from 1936In recent years, entering service on rebuilding the rest of platform was completed in 2019 and the Severn Valley and Tenbury Branches water tower was dismantled in 1941 where they continued 2021. Although the station no longer features in daily operations, it resumed use until the 1960s. Railcar 22 is owned by the Great Western Society at Didcot but was resident on loan at the SVR during gala events in the 1960s and 1970s2023 more than 40 years since regular timetabled trains ceased. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->Railcar 22 Eardington | (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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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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