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[[2020 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic]]: In April 2023 the SVR has launched announced the launch of a Fight Back '''Survival Fund ''' to enable it to help overcome the Railway through this emergency, 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://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=921 heresurvival/ Survival Fund]page.
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[[<!--IMAGE FILE-->File:GW_55_20180714BR_1682_20150307.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->GWR 55 Riding/Dormitory Van BR 1682 Restaurant Buffet | GWR 55 E1682 is a 4-wheel riding and dormitory van, also known as a mess vanBR Mk 1 Buffet Restaurant carriage. In service these vans were paired with 6-wheel tool vans and stationed at GWR loco sheds. From there, they would be required to attend mishaps as fast as possible It was acquired by the SVR (BR) Buffet Car Fund in 1981 and were vacuum-braked to allow running at near express speeds. In October 2021 used for many years on the [[The GWR 813 Preservation Fund | GWR 813 Preservation Fund]] announced it is to become their new [[List of shops|sales van]] at [[Bewdley]]Severn Valley Venturer dining service. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO-->GWR 55 Riding/Dormitory Van BR 1682 Restaurant Buffet | (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].
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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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