Severn Valley Railway
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59001 Yeoman Endeavour returns to original-style livery ahead of Severn Valley Railway diesel gala
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AS REVEALED by Railways Illustrated last year, 59001 Yeoman Endeavour, the first Class 59 – and first General Motors loco in the UK – has been repainted back into its original silver and blue livery. Now owned by Heavy Haul Rail, the repaint on 59001 was undertaken by Arlington Fleet Services in early May and…
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Postman’s Pride returns to Parcels red at Lydney
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FRESH from its hire period with RSS, No. 08888 has received attention at Lydney, this culminating with a repaint out of BR green and back into Parcels red, recreating its early-1990s look while based on Tyneside. The loco has also had its corresponding Postman’s Pride nameplates reapplied to complete the new look. Unveiled on March…
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Flying Scotsman reunites the Severn Valley!
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Flying Scotsman hauled the first passenger service across the Severn Valley Railway’s Mor Brook bridge, marking the reunification of the heritage railway line for the first time this season.
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Traditional dance takeover returns to Severn Valley Railway
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Traditional dance groups from the Midlands and beyond will perform at stations along the Severn Valley Railway line as part of an annual Day of Dance.
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Railway 200 train arrives at first stop in year-long tour
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The special Railway 200 ‘Inspiration’ train has arrived in Kidderminster, the first stop in its year-long tour of Britain.
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Severn Valley Railway’s Christmas Fayre is coming
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The Severn Valley Railway’s Engine House at Highley is holding its annual Christmas Gift Fayre on October 26 and 27. Dozens of suppliers will offer a wide range of gifts and products on sale, including hand-crafted jewellery, stained glass, wooden crafts and candles. “Once again we are working with talented and enterprising local craftspeople,” said Nadia…
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Singin’ on the Train – and at stations – on the SVR
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The Severn Valley Railway will resonate with song on Saturday, August 17 as the leading heritage line welcomes eight male voice choirs to entertain passengers.
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Volunteer’s classic car goes full distance at SVR
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Marking Kidderminster Town station’s 40th anniversary on July 27 and 28 will be an extra cause for celebration for one of the Severn Valley Railway’s volunteers.
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Forty years for SVR’s Kidderminster Town station
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The Severn Valley Railway will celebrate a milestone in its history on the weekend of July 27 and 28 when it marks 40 years since the opening of Kidderminster Town station.
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Celebrate a ‘Day of Dance’ at the Severn Valley Railway
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The Severn Valley Railway is hosting a mini-festival of traditional British dance performances on Saturday, July 20.
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