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'''{{As of|2020|03|20}} In April 2023 the SVR is closed until at least announced the end launch of April 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 an Emergency Appeal for funds 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:Kidderminster_Signal_Box_20160218Eardington_20180603.jpg | Kidderminster Signal Box and Water Tower |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->Kidderminster Station signal box (1987 onwards)Eardington | Kidderminster Town had no signal box when it opened in 1984, resulting in an 'only one engine in steam' restriction Eardington is situated on operationsEardington Bank, controlled by a simple [[Kidderminster ground frame | ground frame]]mid-way between Bridgnorth and Hampton Loade. The signal box In recent years, rebuilding the platform was built completed in 1986, 2019 and the design being based on a typical GWR medium-sized box. It works to [[Bewdley South signal box|Bewdley South]] and also communicates with Network Rail's West Midlands Signalling Centre (WMSC) at Saltleywater tower was dismantled in 2021.Although the station no longer features in daily operations, it resumed use during gala events in 2023 more than 40 years since regular timetabled trains ceased. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->Kidderminster Station signal box (1987 onwards)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].
=== 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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