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== Welcome to the Severn Valley Railway Wiki ==
 
== Welcome to the Severn Valley Railway Wiki ==
 
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[[<!--IMAGE FILE-->File:GWR 1399 20150307.jpg |thumb|centre|300px|link=<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> GWR 1399 Milk Brake |  
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GWR Churchward Milk Brake 1399 began life as a First World War pharmacy car but was soon converted for use as a Milk Brake on express milk trains. After preservation on the SVR it saw use on P-Way trains before serving for many years as a sales coach for the [[Great Western (SVR) Assoc. |GW(SVR)A]] and more recently the [[Bewdley Station Fund Shop| Bewdley Station Fund]]. [[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> GWR 1399 Milk Brake | (Full article...)]]]]  
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Working between [[Bewdley North signal box|Bewdley]] and [[Bridgnorth]] is controlled using tokens, according to the [[ETT|Electric Train Token]] Regulations. This system ensures that only one train can enter each section of track at any given time. The present day SVR uses a later type of instrument called a 'key token' instrument, so named because each token resembles a large key.[[<!--PAGE TO LINK TO--> Single line working using tokens | (Full article...)]]]]  
 
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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].
 
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].
  
'''{{As of|2020|03|20}} the SVR is closed for the rest of March and throughout April due to the [[2020 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic]].  The SVR Website page containing the latest news on the COVID-19 situation may be found [https://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=920 here]. The SVR has launched an Emergency Appeal for funds to help the Railway through this emergency; details may be found [https://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=921 here]'''.
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'''From March 2020 the SVR is closed until the end of July due to the [[2020 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic]].  The SVR has launched a Fight Back Fund to help the Railway through this emergency; details may be found [https://www.svr.co.uk/NewsItem.aspx?a=921 here]'''. The King and Castle pub at Kidderminster and the Railwayman's Arms pub at Bridgnorth reopened on 4 July. Passenger services will restart on 1 August; tickets must be purchased in advance. Details may be found on the SVR Official Website [https://www.svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=164 here].  
  
 
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Revision as of 21:40, 6 July 2020

Welcome to the Severn Valley Railway Wiki

From this week's featured article
Working between Bewdley and Bridgnorth is controlled using tokens, according to the Electric Train Token Regulations. This system ensures that only one train can enter each section of track at any given time. The present day SVRSevern Valley Railway uses a later type of instrument called a 'key token' instrument, so named because each token resembles a large key. (Full article...)
Schematic Map of the SVRSevern Valley Railway
BridgnorthEardingtonHampton LoadeCountry Park HaltHighleyThe Engine HouseArleyVictoria BridgeNorthwood HaltWyre Forest LineBewdleyStourport BranchBewdley TunnelConnection to Network RailKidderminsterMaps#Schematic maps of the pre-closure SVRMapandlinks.png
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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 (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. Train services are hauled predominantly by steam locomotives, regularly supplemented by a diesel multiple unit and diesel locomotive hauled trains.

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.

From March 2020 the SVRSevern Valley Railway is closed until the end of July due to the 2020 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The SVRSevern Valley Railway has launched a Fight Back Fund to help the Railway through this emergency; details may be found here. The King and Castle pub at Kidderminster and the Railwayman's Arms pub at Bridgnorth reopened on 4 July. Passenger services will restart on 1 August; tickets must be purchased in advance. Details may be found on the SVRSevern Valley Railway Official Website here.

Categories of article

History of the Severn Valley Railway

Current events on the SVRSevern Valley Railway

Information about the SVRSevern Valley Railway

Miscellaneous


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.