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'''January 2020'''
:xWinter works included track relaying to effectively join up the two previous relayings between [[Bewdley Tunnel]] and Falling Sands Viaduct. The opportunity was taken to install a new point at [[Foley Park]] as part of a long term plan to develop the area. :3 January was the 50th anniversary of the final regular timetabled BR passenger services between Bewdley and Hartlebury and Kidderminster.:A new buffet building was installed at [[Bewdley]]. :New cylinder patterns were produced for [[GWR 7802 Bradley Manor|7802 Bradley Manor]].:The SVR announced a new [[Loyalty Pass]] to replace the Annual Family Pass, now available to individuals, couples, less-able visitors or families.
'''February 2020'''
:The [[Bridgnorth#Footbridge_outside_Bridgnorth_Station|Footbridge outside Bridgnorth Station]] was closed for repairs to the damaged holding down bolts discovered in [[Severn Valley Railway Timeline 2010-2019#2018|2018]].
:Storm Dennis, with heavy rain falling on already saturated ground, contributed to record highs on the [[River Severn]] and consequent widespread flooding. Access to the SVR was disrupted during half-term running from 15 to 23 February, with lower than usual passenger numbers. Flooding caused land movements at [[Sterns]] and [[Alveley Sidings|Alveley Woods]].
:On 25 February [[Other rolling stock visiting the SVR |PPM50 Parry People Mover Class 999 No. 999900]] visited for testing. It was previously tested in [[Severn Valley Railway Timeline 2000-2009#2002|2002]].
:On 27 February [[WD 71516 Welsh Guardsman]] arrived at Bridgnorth.
'''March 2020'''
:Specialist contractors removed asbestos from around the cylinder block of [[GWR Large Prairie 4150]].<ref>[http://www.4150.org.uk/news/4150_mar20.html 4150 Fund March 2020 restoration update] (Retrieved 2 April 2020)</ref>
:A new pair of cylinder blocks for [[GWR 7802 Bradley Manor]] were poured, believed to be the first 7800 class cylinder blocks to be cast for 70 years.<ref>[https://www.erlestokemanorfund.co.uk/march-2020-update/ Erlestoke Manor Fund March 2020 update] (Retrieved 2 April 2020)</ref>
:Brush Class 47 Co-Co 47773 [D1755] arrived at the SVR from Tyseley for contract bodywork repairs in the [[Diesel Depot]].
:A severe acute respiratory syndrome, [[2020 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic|coronavirus disease (COVID-19)]], was declared a pandemic. It caused widespread disruption and international travel restrictions. On 18 March the SVR cancelled all services and closed [[The Engine House]] and refreshment rooms throughout March and April. It cancelled the following events: Easter Holidays, [[Spring Steam Gala]], [[Open House Weekend]], Spring Diesel Festival and 50th Anniversary Event. On 20 March it announced it would close the Railway's two pubs in line with a measure announced by the Government that day, and the shops followed on 24 March.
:The combination of February's flooding, the continuing planned work at Falling Sands, coronavirus and land movements meant the SVR was faced with a serious financial challenge. On 20 March the Railway launched an Emergency Appeal for £250,000 to help the SVR through the emergency, which raised £50,000 in the first four days.
'''April 2020'''
:By 2 April the emergency appeal total reached £120,000.
:The Coronavirus pandemic lead to further total closures until the end of June and the cancellations of the 1940s weekends.
:A minimal contract engineering presence saw tests on the [[Bridgnorth Loco Works#New_boiler_assembly_and_production|second of five new boilers for the Isle of Man Railway]].
:On 15 April [[Ruston and Hornsby 165hp Diesel Shunter D2960|D2960 Silver Spoon]] took [[GWR 9055 Nondescript Saloon]] for a test after overhaul, running within the confines of the section signal at Kidderminster. The line to Bewdley remained severed for the winter works, interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
:The SVR reported an increase in trespassing during the closure.<ref>[https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/local-hubs/bridgnorth/2020/04/29/warning-to-trespassers-on-severn-valley-railway/ Shropshire Star 29 April 2020] (Retrieved 29 April 2020)</ref>
:[[John Leftwich]], interim chairman of the [[Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Ltd|Charitable Trust]], died.
:On 30 April the renamed Fighting Fund total passed £650,000.
'''May 2020'''
:Phase 2 of the [[Falling Sands Viaduct]] work commenced on 18 May while the railway was closed to other traffic, involving replacing damaged brickwork and corbelling, and repointing throughout.
:On 28 May 47593 and 47805 delivered nine HST trailers to Kidderminster from Crewe for storage, and moved one stored sleeper out.
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