Severn Valley Railway

Severn Valley Railway sells ‘Black Five’ 45110

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Alex Bestwick

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16th August 2023

The Severn Valley Railway has completed the sale of out-of-service locomotive LMS Stanier Class 5 45110 to an unnamed buyer.
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Overnight running returns to the SVR’s Autumn Steam Gala

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Alex Bestwick

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19th June 2023

The Severn Valley Railway will reintroduce overnight services as part of its Autumn Steam Gala this September.
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Alfie’s ‘footplate-a-thon’ for the Severn Valley Railway

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Robin Jones

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5th June 2023

Eight-year-old Alfie Hewish has stepped up to the plate to raise funds for the line’s Survival Fund.
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How does the SVR keeps its steam locomotives in good shape? Now’s your chance to find out

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Alex Bestwick

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25th May 2023

Inside the motive power depot at Bridgnorth, SVR engineers maintain, overhaul and restore the railway’s steam locomotives. Usually, it all happens behind closed doors, but on selected weekends in June and July, that’s set to change.
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Spring Steam Gala ‘a triumph’, says SVR

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Alex Bestwick

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19th April 2023

The Spring Steam Gala, held last weekend, was a huge success for SVR, exceeding its budget for paying passengers by almost 18%.
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SVR warns its future is at risk as it launches £1.5 million Survival Fund

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Alex Bestwick

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11th April 2023

The Severn Valley Railway have warned that a viable future for the railway is at risk without an urgent injection of cash and are appealing to supporters for help.
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‘Access all areas’ at the SVR’s Open House Weekend

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Robin Jones

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20th March 2023

The Severn Valley Railway is granting ‘access all areas’ during its annual Open House Weekend on April 1 and 2.
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SVR cranks up the guest list for its Spring Steam Gala

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Alex Bestwick

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23rd February 2023

Severn Valley Railway have announced another guest set to appear at its Spring Steam Gala in April.
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Another guest announced for SVR’s Spring Diesel Festival

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Alex Bestwick

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23rd February 2023

Another high-profile guest announced has been announced for the Severn Valley Railway’s bumper Spring Diesel Festival.
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Mothers’ Day delights at Severn Valley

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Robin Jones

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23rd February 2023

The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating Mothers’ Day on Sunday, March 19 by hosting a spring fair – alongside regular services.
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