Severn Valley Railway

Impromptu ‘gala’ brings in the crowds

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Sam Hewitt

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15th March 2019

By Paul Appleton THE first day of the Severn Valley Railway’s 2019 operating season, February 16, had the air of a gala event, with former BR Standard 4MT 4-6-0 No. 75069 making its public debut on the 10.30am ex-Bridgnorth and the first train off Kidderminster double-headed by GWR/PTR 0-6-0ST No. 813 and Collett 0-6-0PT No.…
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Your Gallery | BR ‘5700’ 0-6-0T No. 7714

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Sam Hewitt

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10th March 2019

BR ‘5700’ 0-6-0T No. 7714 passes Northwood Lane on the Severn Valley Railway.
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Locomotive Services to stage Virgin charity open day at Crewe

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Sam Hewitt

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7th March 2019

AROUND 30 main line steam, diesel and electric locomotives are being lined up for an open day to be staged at Locomotive Services’ modernised former Crewe diesel depot on Saturday, June 8. The event is being organised by Virgin Trains staff based at Crewe station – supported by our sister publication The Railway Magazine –…
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Arctic blasts cannot halt GC gala action!

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Sam Hewitt

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18th February 2019

THE Great Central Railway’s winter steam gala has for many years built up an enviable reputation for being the ‘first big event’ of the heritage calendar. The sector traditionally follows the example set by nature and goes to sleep in the weeks following the festive season, giving a breathing space for locomotive, stock and infrastructure…
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New-build Standard 3MT moves on to Severn Valley Railway metals

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Sam Hewitt

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13th February 2019

Severn Valley Railway-based new-build BR 3MT No 82045 took a major step forward last month.
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Your Gallery: Peter’s travels

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Sam Hewitt

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24th January 2019

One of our readers, Peter, has sent in a handful of amazing photographs from his visits to many railways. First up, check out these two fantastic images taken back in 1982 from North Yorkshire Moors Railway! Peter also sent in this impressive picture of Great Central Railway Duke of Gloucester leaving Rothley, back from 1987.…
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No. 5619 is Severn Valley’s latest spring gala visitor

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Gareth Evans

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15th January 2019

The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has confirmed the latest visiting locomotive for its spring steam gala is GWR 0-6-2T No. 5619. The third visiting locomotive for the March 15-17 gala, billed by the SVR as a Great Western branchline bonanza, joins Llangollen Railway-based pannier tank No. 6430 and Didcot Railway Centre-based ‘Large Prairie’ No. 4144.…
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Your Gallery: CFPS class 40 No 40106 Atlantic

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Sam Hewitt

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2nd January 2019

Andy Moore sent in this picture from the Severn Valley Railway! On loan from the East Lancs Rly, the CFPS class 40 No 40106 Atlantic conveyor tops up its steam heat boiler amidst a few onlookers at Bridgnorth station at the Severn Valley Railway on the 27th December 2018. Want to feature your pictures on…
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Your Gallery: GWR Manor No 7802 Bradley Manor

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Sam Hewitt

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2nd January 2019

Andy Moore sent in this picture from the Severn Valley Railway! GWR Manor No 7802 Bradley Manor along with 34027 Taw Valley rest between duties on Bridgnorth shed at the Severn Valley Railway on the 27th December 2018. Andy Moore Want to feature your pictures on everything Heritage Railway? Then get involved! Click here and fill…
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Your Gallery: Andy’s Bridgnorth Shed picture

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Sam Hewitt

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2nd January 2019

Andy Moore sent in this picture from the Severn Valley Railway! Under construction new build 3MT No 82045 making progress at Bridgnorth shed on the Severn Valley Railway on the 27th December 2018 Andy Moore Want to feature your pictures on everything Heritage Railway? Then get involved! Click here and fill in the form with your…
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