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Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by threelinkdave, Aug 20, 2014.

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  1. Wyreman

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    The SVR website front page says of 60103: "Our current tickets are sold out, however we are looking to add more tickets at a later date, including options for dining experiences." So there may still be some hope for those whose fingers weren't fast enough today!

    I admit to a slight pang as I'd been interested in the Swinging Sixties event when it was looking like a lower-key thing, but it doesn't appeal to me as much now. But it's impossible to argue with demand like that and the revenue it will bring in for the line, nor in the remarkable achievement in reopening the full line so soon. The money I might have spent on this event will still be going to the SVR in some way shape or form, just at other times. So a genuine and large well done to all who made this happen.
     
    Wyreman, Jun 18, 2025
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    Latest evening land cruise from the DMU Group

    The DMU Group (West Midlands) are excited to invite you to join us for a privately chartered Evening Scenic Land Cruise on the Severn Valley Railway on the 30th August 2025.

    DMU bar serving draught real ale and a range of alcoholic, soft drinks and snacks will be available.

    To raise funds towards the ongoing maintenance restoration of the DMU.

    Ticket prices
    DMU Group & SVR Working Members: £10
    Non-Members: £20

    Ticket Link https://www.eventbrite.com/.../svr-summer-evening-scenic...
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    Sidmouth, Jun 19, 2025
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    andyjhatton, Jun 22, 2025
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    gwralatea, Jun 22, 2025
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    46115 hauling 7 maroon mk.1s today and an LMS coach at the southern end. Looks very good. Train very busy, all good news for the railway.

    GWR 14xx on the autotrain, sandwiched between two auto-trailers. <BJ>
     
    free2grice, Jul 5, 2025
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    An extra running for FS announced for Monday 28th. Tickets on sale tomorrow.
     
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    It's very interesting about the Radyr signal post going up at Kidderminster due in early September.
     
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    Platform extension to follow too
     
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    Diesel service tomorrow, 1450 doing brake van rides at KR.
     
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    SVR is back as one railway. First ballast train has gone over the track at Mor Brook
     
    2857Harry, Jul 16, 2025
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    Just brilliant news.
     
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    I believe something that was allocated to Leicester’s also showed up earlier…
     
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    The embankment collapse has been repaired and the track re-laid thanks to a monumental effort by all involved.

    We're extremely grateful to everyone who has supported the railway and we're looking forward to seeing trains running all 16-miles of line starting this weekend at the Swinging Sixties event (26-27 July).

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    D1002, Jul 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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    Great news. Well done all concerned.
     
    gios, Jul 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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    Congratulations on a swift and efficient repair. Very impressive!

    I'll visit as soon as the (presumed) initial rush and crowds die down a little.:)
     
    mikechant, Jul 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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    Sidmouth, Jul 22, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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    An unfortunate time to have a steam ban. <BJ>

    ''Steam Ban Diesel Roster Update

    Hello All,

    An update on Diesel Allocations from Tuesday to Thursday for the next 3 days due to the ongoing steam ban. As our full line reopening and Scotsman trains start on Friday 25th July a further update will be provided next week''
     
    free2grice, Jul 22, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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    It was always going to be a risk this summer. Still, let's see what the decision on Thursday is.
     
    Kje7812, Jul 22, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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    Looking forward to seeing the reactions from ticket holders on Friday when there's a class 20 tucked on the inside. Now that's worst case scenario, the best hope is it's stuck on the rear, either way it shouldn't be anywhere near this momentous occasion, regardless of fire risk, which should of abated by now.
     
    LMarsh1987, Jul 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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