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| + | == Welcome to the Severn Valley Railway Wiki == | ||
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| + | |+From this week's [[:Category:Featured articles|featured article]] | ||
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| + | [[<!--IMAGE FILE--> File: LNWR_76738_20231014.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> LNWR 76738 (fictitious) 4-Wheel Tranship Van | "76738" is a London and North Western Railway Company 10-ton Goods Van, although it carries a fictitious number as its true identity is unknown. After restoration it saw limited use in the SVR's demonstration goods train, but due to its age and wooden underframe it is now in static use as a sales coach at Bridgnorth.[[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> LNWR 76738 (fictitious) 4-Wheel Tranship Van | (Full article...)]]]] | ||
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| + | |+Schematic Map of the SVR | ||
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| + | |<imagemap> | ||
| + | File:Mapandlinks.png|250px | ||
| + | rect 0 13 400 56 [[Bridgnorth]] | ||
| + | rect 0 57 400 101 [[Eardington]] | ||
| + | rect 0 102 400 147 [[Hampton Loade]] | ||
| + | rect 0 148 400 191 [[Country Park Halt]] | ||
| + | rect 0 192 141 235 [[Highley]] | ||
| + | rect 190 192 400 235 [[the Engine House]] | ||
| + | rect 0 236 400 279 [[Arley]] | ||
| + | rect 0 280 400 323[[Victoria Bridge]] | ||
| + | rect 0 324 400 367[[Northwood Halt]] | ||
| + | rect 0 368 400 411 [[Wyre Forest Line]] | ||
| + | rect 0 412 400 455 [[Bewdley]] | ||
| + | rect 0 456 400 499 [[Stourport Branch]] | ||
| + | rect 0 500 400 543 [[Bewdley Tunnel]] | ||
| + | rect 0 544 400 587 [[Connection to Network Rail]] | ||
| + | rect 0 588 400 631 [[Kidderminster]] | ||
| + | rect 0 632 400 690 [[Maps#Schematic maps of the pre-closure SVR]] | ||
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| + | </imagemap> | ||
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| + | [[File:Svrline-stat2.jpg|308px|thumb|right|link=Geographic Map|Click on the map for a <br>larger interactive version]] | ||
| − | + | 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. Operations involve a mixture of steam and heritage diesel-hauled services. | |
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| − | + | This unofficial website is a project aimed to collect information and record events relating to the SVR, both past and present. | |
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| + | 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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| + | 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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| + | === Categories of article === | ||
| + | |||
| + | '''History of the Severn Valley Railway''' | ||
| + | *[[The Severn Valley Railway under GWR/BR ownership | History of The Severn Valley Railway under GWR/BR ownership]] | ||
| + | *[[The Severn Valley Railway in preservation | History of the SVR in preservation since 1965]] | ||
| + | {{Today}} | ||
| + | '''Current events on the SVR''' | ||
| + | *[[Current events on the Severn Valley Railway | Current events on the SVR]] | ||
| + | '''Information about the SVR''' | ||
| + | *[[The_Severn_Valley_Railway_in_preservation#Current_Organisation | Organisation]] | ||
| + | *[[List of stations | Stations]] | ||
| + | *[[List of signal boxes | Signal boxes]] | ||
| + | *[[List of rolling stock | Locomotives, carriages and other rolling stock]] | ||
| + | *[[List of infrastructure | Bridges, level crossings, and other infrastructure]] | ||
| + | *[[From The Window | From The Window: Things to see along the SVR]] | ||
| + | *[[Gradient profile and mileages | Gradient profile and mileages]] | ||
| + | *[[List of shops | Shops and sales coaches]] | ||
| + | *[[List of preservation groups | Preservation groups with an SVR connection]] | ||
| + | *[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]] | ||
| + | '''Miscellaneous''' | ||
| + | *[[Paintings of the Severn Valley Railway]] | ||
| + | *[[Models of the Severn Valley Railway]] | ||
| + | *[[Image Collections]] | ||
| + | *[[List of film and TV productions filmed on the Severn Valley Railway | List of film and TV productions filmed on the SVR]] | ||
| + | *[[Tales from the Severn Valley]] | ||
| + | *[[Bibliography]] | ||
| + | *[[Awards]] | ||
| + | *[[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) | ||
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| + | === Query Corner === | ||
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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! | ||
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| + | === Adding to this Wiki === | ||
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| + | This site, or "wiki", is a collaborative effort, and anyone who has any knowledge relating to the SVR should feel free to contribute. Once you have created a user account and logged in, you can modify any page by clicking the "Edit" button in the top right hand corner. For some tips on how to format pages, and some guidelines on how to make this wiki accessible can be found on [[Tips for contributing to the SVR Wiki]]. | ||
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| + | Alternatively, if you don't feel confident editing this Wiki (although there is no reason you shouldn't!!), each article also has a "Discussion" page, which can be accessed by clicking the relevant button in the top left hand corner. This allows you to make additions, suggestions, or corrections to a page without making any change to the article itself. | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:40, 15 April 2024
Welcome to the Severn Valley Railway Wiki
 "76738" is a London and North Western Railway Company 10-ton Goods Van, although it carries a fictitious number as its true identity is unknown. After restoration it saw limited use in the SVRSevern Valley Railway's demonstration goods train, but due to its age and wooden underframe it is now in static use as a sales coach at Bridgnorth. (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 (GWRGreat Western Railway) and later by British Railways (BRBritish Rail or British Railways).
The present day Severn Valley Railway (SVRSevern Valley Railway) was established in 1965 to preserve part of the line as a heritage railway. Today it has 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. Operations involve a mixture of steam and heritage diesel-hauled services.
This unofficial website is a project aimed to collect information and record events relating to the SVRSevern Valley Railway, both past and present.
For timetables, fare information, and news about special events, please visit the SVR Official Website. Other news and information of interest to members, shareholders and enthusiasts can be found on SVRLive.
In April 2023 the SVRSevern Valley Railway 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 SVRSevern Valley Railway's Survival Fund page.
Categories of article
History of the Severn Valley Railway
- History of The Severn Valley Railway under GWR/BR ownership
- History of the SVR in preservation since 1965
Current events on the SVRSevern Valley Railway
Information about the SVRSevern Valley Railway
- Organisation
- Stations
- Signal boxes
- Locomotives, carriages and other rolling stock
- Bridges, level crossings, and other infrastructure
- From The Window: Things to see along the SVR
- Gradient profile and mileages
- Shops and sales coaches
- Preservation groups with an SVR connection
- Links to other web sites with an SVR connection
Miscellaneous
- Paintings of the Severn Valley Railway
- Models of the Severn Valley Railway
- Image Collections
- List of film and TV productions filmed on the SVR
- Tales from the Severn Valley
- Bibliography
- Awards
- The Severn Valley Railway Station Truck
- Engineer's Line References
- Heritage buses and other vehicles
- What's nearby (Requires GPS enabled device)
Query Corner
Unsurprisingly, there are a large number of questions about the SVRSevern Valley Railway, 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 SVR News?) that might have the information we need!
Adding to this Wiki
This site, or "wiki", is a collaborative effort, and anyone who has any knowledge relating to the SVRSevern Valley Railway should feel free to contribute. Once you have created a user account and logged in, you can modify any page by clicking the "Edit" button in the top right hand corner. For some tips on how to format pages, and some guidelines on how to make this wiki accessible can be found on Tips for contributing to the SVR Wiki.
Alternatively, if you don't feel confident editing this Wiki (although there is no reason you shouldn't!!), each article also has a "Discussion" page, which can be accessed by clicking the relevant button in the top left hand corner. This allows you to make additions, suggestions, or corrections to a page without making any change to the article itself.
