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− | The Members' | + | Traditionally held each spring, this event began as an annual 'Members Day'. The first Members Day advertised in SVR News 'forthcoming events' was on 1 April 1995, featuring an increased train service with visits and displays behind the scenes for SVR members.<ref>SVR News 113</ref>. In 2005 the invitation was extended to SVR shareholders with a second day being added to become the Members & Shareholders Weekend. |
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+ | During the event the 'behind the scenes' exhibits such as the [[Bridgnorth Loco Works]] were open to the general public as well as members and shareholders. In 2016 the event was renamed the '[[Open House Weekend]]' to reflect this, with additional attractions including model railways at [[Kidderminster Railway Museum]] and the [[Engine House]]. | ||
==Peep Behind the Scenes== | ==Peep Behind the Scenes== | ||
From 2010 a second event, [[Peep Behind the Scenes]], also allowed visitors a chance to see some areas of the railway that are not normally open to the public. | From 2010 a second event, [[Peep Behind the Scenes]], also allowed visitors a chance to see some areas of the railway that are not normally open to the public. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== |
Revision as of 14:25, 30 April 2018
Traditionally held each spring, this event began as an annual 'Members Day'. The first Members Day advertised in SVRSevern Valley Railway News 'forthcoming events' was on 1 April 1995, featuring an increased train service with visits and displays behind the scenes for SVRSevern Valley Railway members.[1]. In 2005 the invitation was extended to SVRSevern Valley Railway shareholders with a second day being added to become the Members & Shareholders Weekend.
Replacement by 'Open House Weekend'
During the event the 'behind the scenes' exhibits such as the Bridgnorth Loco Works were open to the general public as well as members and shareholders. In 2016 the event was renamed the 'Open House Weekend' to reflect this, with additional attractions including model railways at Kidderminster Railway Museum and the Engine House.
Peep Behind the Scenes
From 2010 a second event, Peep Behind the Scenes, also allowed visitors a chance to see some areas of the railway that are not normally open to the public.
See also
Open House Weekend
Peep Behind the Scenes
References
- ↑ SVRSevern Valley Railway News 113