Severn Valley Railway - Definition and Overview

Class 108 2-car DMU nos. 56208 and 51935 at Bewdley on 15th October 2004, whilst taking part in the Railcar 50 event. This unit has been restored to its original British Railways green livery.

Description

The Severn Valley Railway is a heritage railway in Shropshire and Worcestershire, England. The 16-mile line runs from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster, following the course of the River Severn for much of its route. Trains services are hauled by both steam and diesel locomotives, and also the line's diesel multiple unit.

The railway is one of the most popular heritage railways in the country. It hosts numerous special events throughout the year, including both steam and diesel galas, Thomas the Tank Engine events, and Santa Specials. In October 2004, the line hosted the Railcar 50 event, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the introduction of diesel multiple units by British Railways.

Stations

• Bridgnorth
• Hampton Loade
• Country Park Halt
• Highley
• Arley
• Northwood Halt
• Bewdley
• Kidderminster

Locomotives

• Steam Locomotives
  • GWR 0-6-0PT '5700' Class no. 5764
  • LMS 4-6-0 Class 5MT no. 45110
  • LMS 2-6-0 Class 2MT no. 46443
  • LNER 2-6-0 Class K4 no. 3442 "The Great Marquess"
• Diesel Locomotives
  • BR 0-6-0 Class 08 nos. D3022, D3201, D3586 and D3769
  • BR 0-6-0 Class 11, no. 12099
  • BR Bo-Bo Class 27 no. D5410
  • BR B-B Class 42 no. D821 "Greyhound"
  • BR Co-Co Class 50 nos. D444, 50031 "Hood", 50035 "Ark Royal" and 50049 "Defiance"
  • BR Bo-Bo Class 73 nos. E6005 and E6006
• Diesel Multiple Units
  • BR Class 108 units 51941+59250+52064 and 51935+56208

External link

• Severn Valley Railway official site. (http://www.svr.co.uk/)