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[[<!--IMAGE FILE--> File:Country Lorry ServiceBR_1682_20150307.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> Country Lorry Service and Cartage Service BR 1682 Restaurant Buffet | As well as transporting goods between stations E1682 is a BR Mk 1 Buffet Restaurant carriage. It was acquired by rail, the GWR was also able to collect and deliver goods and parcels to and from local addresses. After the First World War they introduced the "Country Lorry" service, allowing agricultural SVR (BR) Buffet Car Fund in 1981 and other goods to be transported beyond the normal collection and delivery radius which was usually limited to urban areas and their immediate fringes. The Country Lorry service used for many years on the Severn Valley Branch began at Bewdley in 1927 and Bridgnorth in 1928Venturer dining service. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> Country Lorry Service and Cartage Service 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].
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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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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