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  1. Richard D
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    SVR Spring Steam Gala - 18th-21st April 2025

    I travelled yesterday. Arriving at the main line car park at Kidderminster just after 9 I was struck by just how quiet everywhere was. Had a...
    Post by: Richard D, Apr 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM in forum: Galas and Events
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    SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions

    I am 100% behind this decision. Hears why: Over the last 3 years the railway has incurred losses in excess of £1m inspite of receiving grants,...
    Post by: Richard D, Aug 18, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    SVR General Discussion

    Assume they will be using the LMS dining car with c 40 seats? So over the four dates so far advertised that's 160 seats to sell. I am fairly...
    Post by: Richard D, Apr 22, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    SVR General Discussion

    I see its mentioned on the SVR Facebook page that Pendennis Castle is to work the normal S1 diagram on both next Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd April.
    Post by: Richard D, Apr 17, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    SVR General Discussion

    Nail on Head Simon. Having put Thousands of Pounds into the valley over the last 50 years or so my wallet remains firmly shut for the time being...
    Post by: Richard D, Apr 12, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Severn Valley Railway Spring gala 14-16 April (plus Pendennis Castle trips 13 April)

    Thank you. Very helpful.
    Post by: Richard D, Apr 11, 2023 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Severn Valley Railway Spring gala 14-16 April (plus Pendennis Castle trips 13 April)

    Thinking of coming up for this. No doubt the Severn Valley car park at Kidderminster will be full by the time I get there. Does anyone know if the...
    Post by: Richard D, Apr 9, 2023 in forum: Galas and Events
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    SVR General Discussion

    Had a lovely day out on the Valley yesterday. 7714 was out with 6 Mk1s. A Carmine & Cream set formed of 4 TSOs, a BSO and an RMB. Offering about...
    Post by: Richard D, Mar 5, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    SVR General Discussion

    I disagree. The information I wanted was not to be found hence needing to ask on here. I notice the info is now on SV live.
    Post by: Richard D, Mar 3, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    SVR General Discussion

    Excellent. Many thanks. Was hoping for the pannier. So a spin to Highley it is and lunch at the Ship.
    Post by: Richard D, Mar 3, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    SVR General Discussion

    Well as the railway reopens tomorrow I was thinking of taking a trip up to Highley. However there is no info on the Severn Valley Live website on...
    Post by: Richard D, Mar 3, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    SVR General Discussion

    Some interesting comments being made on here. In response to 80104 I had no replies to my EMails to the GM. As to radical action well as I...
    Post by: Richard D, Jan 29, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    SVR General Discussion

    I have been a member and subsequent shareholder of the SVR since the late 1960s. I was a working member in those early days and the mantra was...
    Post by: Richard D, Jan 28, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    SVR Loco Newsy News / discussions

    The problem for the SVR is the ill advised, in my opinion, £1.5m CBIL loan which requires capital repayments of 300k pa plus overall debt interest...
    Post by: Richard D, Jan 6, 2023 in forum: Steam Traction
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    GWSR Cotswold Festival of Steam 'Somerset & Dorset Remembered' 3rd to 5th June

    Anyone know if I can buy a ticket on the day at Cheltenham. Website seems to suggest only possible at Toddington, Broadway or Winchcombe
    Post by: Richard D, May 28, 2022 in forum: Galas and Events
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    SVR General Discussion

    I sent a lengthy EMail to the SVR about ten days ago regarding shareholder benefits and the crass way the issue has been handled. In addition I...
    Post by: Richard D, Sep 9, 2021 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    Sugar Loaf Mountaineer : 7/07/18 - now 23/09/18

    Please bear in mind that the promotor of this train is Arriva Trains Wales. An entity that ceases to exist in October when the franchise changes...
    Post by: Richard D, Jun 30, 2018 in forum: What's Going On
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    46100 - The Citadel Express - 14/09/16

    Despite no diesel on the back tour is caped due lack of bookings!
    Post by: Richard D, Aug 24, 2016 in forum: What's Going On
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    SVR Pacific Power 22nd-25th September 2016

    As a SVR member and shareholder from the very early days I have mixed emotions over this event. The railway is being crucified on its facebook...
    Post by: Richard D, Apr 6, 2016 in forum: Galas and Events
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    Torbay Express 2015

    Load 11 I believe. 6 FOs, 1 TSO, 1 Buffet, 1 Kitchen, 1 Brake plus the POB. Lets hope the Brit has passed its FTR exam!
    Post by: Richard D, Jun 13, 2015 in forum: What's Going On
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