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This page provides a brief summary of current and forthcoming events on the SVR, and links to where further information can be found. Historical information will be moved to the [[Severn Valley Railway Timeline 2010-2019 | latest history timeline page]] as necessary.
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This page provides a brief summary of current and forthcoming events on the SVR, and links to where further information can be found. Historical information will be moved to the [[Severn Valley Railway Timeline 2020-2029 | latest history timeline page]] as necessary.
  
 
==Links to sources of information==
 
==Links to sources of information==
 
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The [http://www.svr.co.uk/ '''SVR Main Web Site'''] is  primarily aimed at the travelling public.  It includes all the latest news relevant to that sector, including details of forthcoming events, timetables, locomotive rosters, ticket sales and so on.
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The [https://www.svr.co.uk/ '''SVR Main Web Site'''] is  primarily aimed at the travelling public.  It includes all the latest news relevant to that sector, including details of forthcoming events, timetables, locomotive rosters, ticket sales and so on.
  
[http://www.svrlive.com '''SVR Live'''] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. SVR Live contains news announcements, although these are of a more specialist nature concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades. Information which is publicly accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables, lineside photography policy and application forms, and so on. Certain pages from time to time are secured for password-protected use by Working Members for internal communication on AGMs and the like. Until March 2018 it also carried regular updates from various sources, including social media and SVR-related websites, now discontinued.
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[https://www.youtube.com/c/SevernValleyRailwayOfficial The '''SVR YouTube channel'''] hosts live webcams and a regular production of wide range of videos from across the SVR.
  
<b>'[http://www.svrlive.com/expresspointshome Express Points]'</b> is the Working Members’ monthly newsletter which moved to an online only delivery in January 2017. It is distributed by email to those who have registered, and it also publicly accessible on SVR Live, which includes an archive of past editions.
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[https://www.svrlive.com '''SVR Live'''] is also an official SVR web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. Information which is publicly accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables and so on. Certain pages from time to time are secured for password-protected use by Working Members for internal communication on AGMs and the like. Until 2018 it also carried news announcements concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades, plus regular updates from various sources, including social media and SVR-related websites.
  
<b>'[http://www.svrlive.com/branchlineshome Branch Lines]'</b> is a monthly newsletter for SVR Members, Shareholders and supporters. It is published SVR Live, which includes an archive since April 2017.  
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<b>'[https://www.svrlive.com/expresspointshome Express Points]'</b> is the Working Members’ monthly newsletter which moved to an online only delivery in January 2017. It is distributed by email to those who have registered, and it also publicly accessible on SVR Live, which includes an archive of past editions.
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<b>'[https://www.svrlive.com/branchlineshome Branch Lines]'</b> is a monthly newsletter for SVR Members, Shareholders and supporters. It is published on SVR Live, which includes an archive since April 2017.  
 
   
 
   
<b>‘SVR Online’</b> is a secure password-protected intranet site is used by the SVR for internal communication with staff and Working Members.
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<b>‘SVR Online’</b> and <b>'Microsoft Teams'</b> and its associated <b>'SVR TODAY'</b> channel are secure password-protected intranet sites used by the SVR for internal communication with staff and Working Members.
  
The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on [https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial/ '''Facebook'''], [https://twitter.com/svrofficialsite '''Twitter'''], and [https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''].
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The SVR has active official Social Media accounts on [https://www.facebook.com/svrofficial/ '''Facebook'''], [https://twitter.com/svrofficialsite '''Twitter'''], [https://www.tiktok.com/@severnvalleyrailway '''TikTok'''] and [https://www.instagram.com/severnvalleyrailwayofficial/ '''Instagram'''].
  
 
==Forthcoming special events==
 
==Forthcoming special events==
*February half-term: February 16 - 24
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*15-16 June: [https://svr.co.uk/event/mixed-traction-real-ale-festival-2024/ Real Ale & Mixed Traction Festival]
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=142 World Book Day Weekend]: March 9 & 10
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*21 June: [[Members & Shareholders Weekend#2024_Supporters.E2.80.99_Day |Supporters’ Day]]
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=146 Spring Steam Gala]: March 15 - 17. Visiting locomotives:
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*29-30 June and 6-7 July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/step-back-to-the-1940/ Step Back to the 1940s]
:'''4144''': GWR Collett 5101 'Large Prairie', courtesy of Great Western Preservation
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*27-28 July: [https://svr.co.uk/event/kidderminster-station-40th-anniversary/ Kidderminster Station 40th Anniversary]
:'''[[GWR 5600 Class 5619|5619]]''': GWR 5600 Class 0-6-2T, courtesy of Telford Horsehay Steam Trust
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*10-11 August: [https://svr.co.uk/event/vintage-transport-extravaganza-2024/ Vintage Transport Extravaganza]
:'''6430''': GWR Collett 6400 class 0-6-0PT, courtesy of the Llangollen Railway
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*19-22 September: [https://svr.co.uk/event/autumn-steam-gala-2023-4/ Autumn Steam Gala]
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=67 Open House Weekend]: April 6 & 7
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*3-6 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/autumn-diesel-bash/ Autumn Diesel Bash]
*Spring Holidays: April 13 - 26
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*19-20 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/o-gauge-get-together-2024/ O Gauge Get Together]
*Family Fun Weekend: April 27 & 28
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*26, 30-31 October: [https://svr.co.uk/event/ghost-trains-2024/2024-10-26/ Ghost Trains]
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=122 Spring Diesel Festival]: May 16 - 18. :Visiting locomotives:
 
:'''D7535''' (25185): B.R. Class 25 Bo-Bo, courtesy of South Devon Diesel Traction
 
:'''[[BR Class 33 33108|33108]]''': B.R.C.W. Class 33 Bo-Bo [[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|(hired)]]
 
:'''37688''': E.E. Class 37 Co-Co [[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|(hired)]]
 
:'''40106  Atlantic Conveyor''': E.E. Class 40 1Co-Co1 [[Diesel Locomotives hired by the SVR|(hired)]]
 
:'''D4 Great Gable''' (44004): B.R. Class 44 1 Co-Co 1, courtesy of Peak Locomotive Company
 
:'''46010''': B.R. Class 46 1Co-Co1, courtesy of D05 Preservation Ltd
 
:'''55019 Royal Highland Fusilier''': E.E. Class 55 'Deltic' Co-Co, courtesy of the Deltic Preservation Society
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=113 Mixed Traction Day]: May 19
 
*May half-term: May 25 - 31
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=143 Food & Drink Fayre]: June 1 & 2
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=65 Step Back to the 1940s]: June 29 & 30, July 6 & 7
 
*Summer Holidays: July 20 - September 1
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=144 Day of Dance]: August 3
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=108 Steam on the Road]: August 10 & 11
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=52 Classic Vehicle Day]: August 31
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=51 On The Buses]: September 1
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=100 Autumn Steam Gala]: September 19 - 22. A BR Standards theme, with a Southern twist<ref>The Railway Magazine, January 2019, p.66</ref>
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=124 Autumn Diesel Gala]: October 3 - 5
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=106 Christmas Gift Fayre]: October 26 & 27
 
*October half-term: October 26 - November 3
 
*[https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=105 Ghost Trains]: October 27, 30 & 31
 
  
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
[[Main Page]]<br>
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*[[Main Page]]
[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]<br>
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*[[Links | Links to other web sites with an SVR connection]]
  
==References==
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==Links==
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*[https://svr.co.uk/all-events/ SVR website Special Events]
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*[https://svr.co.uk/whats-on/calendar-timetables-and-roster/ Locomotive roster]
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*[https://svr.co.uk/whats-on/calendar-timetables-and-roster/#diesel-roster Diesel locomotive roster]
  
==Links==
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[[Category: The Severn Valley Railway in preservation]]
[http://www.svr.co.uk/SpecialEvents.aspx SVR website Special Events]<br>
 
[https://www.svr.co.uk/MeetTheLoco.aspx?id=26 Diesel locomotive roster]
 

Latest revision as of 13:09, 20 May 2024

This page provides a brief summary of current and forthcoming events on the SVRSevern Valley Railway, and links to where further information can be found. Historical information will be moved to the latest history timeline page as necessary.

Links to sources of information

(Links will open in a new window)

The SVR Main Web Site is primarily aimed at the travelling public. It includes all the latest news relevant to that sector, including details of forthcoming events, timetables, locomotive rosters, ticket sales and so on.

The SVR YouTube channel hosts live webcams and a regular production of wide range of videos from across the SVRSevern Valley Railway.

SVR Live is also an official SVRSevern Valley Railway web site, for members, shareholders and enthusiasts. Information which is publicly accessible for enthusiasts includes Traffic Notices, Working Timetables and so on. Certain pages from time to time are secured for password-protected use by Working Members for internal communication on AGMs and the like. Until 2018 it also carried news announcements concerning matters like locomotive overhauls and infrastructure upgrades, plus regular updates from various sources, including social media and SVRSevern Valley Railway-related websites.

'Express Points' is the Working Members’ monthly newsletter which moved to an online only delivery in January 2017. It is distributed by email to those who have registered, and it also publicly accessible on SVRSevern Valley Railway Live, which includes an archive of past editions.

'Branch Lines' is a monthly newsletter for SVRSevern Valley Railway Members, Shareholders and supporters. It is published on SVRSevern Valley Railway Live, which includes an archive since April 2017.

SVRSevern Valley Railway Online’ and 'Microsoft Teams' and its associated 'SVRSevern Valley Railway TODAY' channel are secure password-protected intranet sites used by the SVRSevern Valley Railway for internal communication with staff and Working Members.

The SVRSevern Valley Railway has active official Social Media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram.

Forthcoming special events

See also

Links