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  • Severn Valley Railway
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  • The Severn Valley Railway is a heritage railway in Shropshire and Worcestershire, England. The heritage line runs along the Severn Valley from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster, crossing the Shropshire/Worcestershire border, following the course of the River Severn for much of its route. Train services are hauled predominantly by steam locomotives; however diesel traction is also sometimes used on designated days and during periods of high fire risk.
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  • Going With Regret headboard 01.jpg
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terminus
stations
  • 8
Closed
  • January 1970
Events
  • Bewdley - Kidderminster reopened
  • Bridgnorth - Hampton Loade reopened
  • Hampton Loade - Bewdley reopened
  • Severn Valley Railway granted Light Railway Order
Name
  • Severn Valley Railway
Locale
Caption
  • A "Going With Regret" headboard carried by former GWR Manor Class locomotive 7802 Bradley Manor on a Severn Valley Railway service
stageyears
  • 1965
Headquarters
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Operator
  • Severn Valley Railway Company
Years
  • 1969
  • 1970
  • 1974
  • 1984
Image width
  • x265px
Stage
  • Severn Valley Railway Preservation Society formed
linename
  • Severn Valley Line
originalopen
  • 1862-02-01
abstract
  • The Severn Valley Railway is a heritage railway in Shropshire and Worcestershire, England. The heritage line runs along the Severn Valley from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster, crossing the Shropshire/Worcestershire border, following the course of the River Severn for much of its route. Train services are hauled predominantly by steam locomotives; however diesel traction is also sometimes used on designated days and during periods of high fire risk. The railway is one of the most popular heritage railways in the country as well as being the sixth-longest standard gauge heritage line in the United Kingdom. It hosts numerous special events throughout the year, including both steam and diesel galas.
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