Severn Valley Railway gets Financial Conduct Authority approval, marking milestone in One Railway project The Severn Valley Railway has had its plans to convert its company into a charitable community benefit society.

The Severn Valley Railway has had its plans to convert its company into a charitable community benefit society. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/severn-valley-ra... #SevernValleyRailway

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Severn Valley Railway to offer additional brake van rides Ahead of their Spring Steam Gala, the Severn Valley Railway has added additional opportunities for brake van rides following selling out for the gala.

Severn Valley Railway to offer additional brake van rides www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/severn-valley-ra... #SevernValleyRailway

Severn Valley Railway discount confirmed for RailAdvent Plus Gold members We are pleased to announce that RailAdvent Plus Gold members can now get access to a superb Severn Valley Railway discount.

Severn Valley Railway discount confirmed for RailAdvent Plus Gold members www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/severn-valley-ra... #RailAdventPlus #SevernValleyRailway

0-4-0 Kerr Stuart saddle tank to star at Severn Valley Summer Gala A special attraction at this year’s Severn Valley Railway Summer Gala is a Kerr Stuart ‘Witch’ Class steam locomotive.

A special attraction at this year’s Severn Valley Railway Summer Gala is a Kerr Stuart ‘Witch’ Class steam locomotive. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/0-4-0-kerr-stuar... #KidderminsterSevernValleyRailwa #SevernValleyRailway

Severn Valley Railway to host wartime renactments The Severn Valley Railway will once again turn back the clock this summer as its popular Step Back to the 1940s weekends return across 27-28 June and 4-5 July. The event will see the entire heritage line transformed into a detailed evocation of Britain’s wartime home front, offering visitors an…

Severn Valley Railway to host wartime renactments www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/severn-valley-ra... #arley #bewdley #bridgnorth #formby #HamptonLoade #highley #kidderminster #SevernValleyRailway #valley

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Severn Valley Railway announce Model Railway Weekend The Severn Valley Railway is gearing up for a big celebration of all things miniature with its Model Railway Weekend on 2 to 3 May. Hosted at The Engine House Visitor Centre, the event offers visitors a unique two-part experience.

“The Model Railway Weekend is always a highlight in our events calendar. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/severn-valley-ra... #NGauge #OoGauge #SevernValleyRailway

Severn Valley Railway to offer brake van rides at Spring Gala SVR to offer Brake Van rides on Goods trains at their Spring Gala

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Severn Valley Railway pub brings home CAMRA gold The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating after its King and Castle pub claimed Gold Pub of the Year from the Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) Wyre Forest branch. The accolade followed a rigorous process in which shortlisted venues were anonymously assessed by Campaign for Real Ale’s secret shoppers.

Severn Valley Railway pub brings home CAMRA gold www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/top-honour-for-t... #kidderminster #SevernValleyRailway

Severn Valley Railway wins award for resilience In the recent Visit Worcestershire 2025/26 Awards, the Severn Valley Railway were recognised for its resilience.

In the recent Visit Worcestershire 2025/26 Awards, the Severn Valley Railway were recognised for its resilience. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/severn-valley-ra... #awards #SevernValleyRailway #worcestershire

Emergency services use Severn Valley Railway for emergency response exercise An emergency response exercise was carried out yesterday, Thursday, 12th March, at Kidderminster station on the Severn Valley Railway.

Emergency services use Severn Valley Railway for emergency response exercise www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/emergency-servic... #BritishTransportPolice #hereford #kidderminster #NetworkRail #SevernValleyRailway #shropshire

Inspiration to revisit heritage railway in Shropshire New dates were added to the Railway 200 Inspiration Trains tour yesterday.

Inspiration to revisit heritage railway in Shropshire www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/inspiration-to-r... #InspirationTrain #kidderminster #railway_200 #SevernValleyRailway

Four visiting locomotives announced for Severn Valley Diesel Gala The Severn Valley Railway has announced four visiting locomotives for its Spring Diesel Festival, which will run from Thursday, 14th May until Sunday, 17th May 2026. A Class 67 will visit thanks to DB Cargo, marking the first 67 to appear at an event. Also visiting will be Hymek D7018,…

Four visiting locomotives announced for Severn Valley Diesel Gala www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/four-visiting-lo... #class_55 #class_57 #class_67 #d7018 #DbCargo #Deltic_55009Alycidon #DelticPreservationSociety #SevernValleyRailway

D7018 to appear at the Severn Valley Railway The Severn Valley Railway is hosting its Spring Diesel Festival from the 14th to the 17th of May.

They have announced that ‘Hymek’ D7018 will join a Class 67, which is joining courtesy of DB Cargo, at the festival. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/03/d7018-to-appear-... #class_67 #d7018 #DbCargo #depg #SevernValleyRailway

Severn Valley Railway to support new multi-sport challenge this summer The Severn Valley Railway is supporting a brand-new multisport challenge, Steaming Down the Valley, at the Severn Valley Country Park, set to take place on Saturday, 6 June 2026.

Competitors can choose between a 5km or a 10km off-road run, beginning to the tune of a steam train whistle, at the historic Country Park Hall. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/steam-trains-set... #arley #SevernValleyRailway

UK’s first HydroShunter unveiled at Severn Valley Railway Vanguard Sustainable Transport Solutions and Severn Valley Railway have marked a significant step forward in railway decarbonisation with the official market launch of the UK’s first hydrogen-powered railway shunting locomotive. The HydroShunter was unveiled at Kidderminster Town station on Thursday, 26 February, showcasing a practical pathway to zero-emission shunting.

UK’s first HydroShunter unveiled at Severn Valley Railway www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/hydroshunter-lau... #class_08 #hydrogen #kidderminster #SevernValleyRailway

Pug and Judy steam locomotives set for Severn Valley gala The Severn Valley Railway has announced two more visitors for its upcoming Spring Steam Gala. The gala will take place from the 16th to the 19th April and will see LMS ‘Pug’ 11243 and ‘Judy’ visit for the event. The locomotives will operate between Kidderminster and Bewdley throughout the event.…

The locomotives will operate between Kidderminster and Bewdley throughout the event. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/pug-and-judy-ste... #judy #LAmpYPugNo_19 #SevernValleyRailway

Bluey to visit Shropshire Railway next month Families looking to visit the Severn Valley Railway have the perfect opportunity to do so and make some memories.

“We are excited to have Bluey visiting The Engine House Highley. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/bluey-to-visit-s... #bridgnorth #highley #kidderminster #SevernValleyRailway #shropshire

Branch Line Weekend Services to make special stops Eardington station is the smallest station on the Severn Valley Railway, with trains usually running straight through, except during galas.

Branch Line Weekend Services to make special stops www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/branch-line-week... #class_108 #eardington #SevernValleyRailway

Happy #PostboxSaturday Blueskyers. Hope it’s a lovely day for you. I’m off for a belated birthday outing with the #SouthBristolMassive
This photo is from one of the wonderful 1940s weekends at #SevernValleyRailway If you’ve not been there, it’s always a great day out.

The Greatest Gathering: Upcoming Presentation on the UK’s Largest Rail Celebration A special Legacy Event in May is being held at the Severn Valley Railway to celebrate The Greatest Gathering.

The Greatest Gathering: Upcoming Presentation on the UK’s Largest Rail Celebration www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/the-greatest-gat... #SevernValleyRailway #TheGreatestGathering

Severn Valley Railway and Vale of Rheidol Railway to swap GWR steam locomotives www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/severn-valley-ra... #9017 #SevernValleyRailway #ValeOfRheidolRailway

Severn Valley Railway freezes fares for 2026 Avid visitors to the Severn Valley Railway will be pleased to hear that the railway has committed to offering a great value experience.

Avid visitors to the Severn Valley Railway will be pleased to hear that the railway has committed to offering a great value experience. www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/02/severn-valley-ra... #SevernValleyRailway

Severn Valley Railway 2026 season kicks off in February half-term The 2026 season at the Severn Valley Railway kicks off in half-term with the first service operating on the 14th February.

Severn Valley Railway 2026 season kicks off in February half-term www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/severn-valley-ra... #SevernValleyRailway

Steam locomotive 71000 Duke of Gloucester to appear at Severn Valley Railway Gala Severn Valley Railway is hosting its Spring Steam Gala from the 16th to the 19th of April.

Steam locomotive 71000 Duke of Gloucester to appear at Severn Valley Railway Gala www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/duke-of-gloucest... #BrClass_8No_71000DukeOfGloucester #LocomotiveServicesGroup #SevernValleyRailway