Bridgnorth

  • Raising the roof at Bridgnorth

    Raising the roof at Bridgnorth

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    Fifty-one years after it launched its first public services, the Severn Valley Railway has been meticulously planning a civil engineering operation that is essential to keep one of the world’s leading heritage lines at the forefront of steam locomotive maintenance and operation for the next half century. John Titlow reports on the planned operation to…

  • Nine railways you can enjoy a brew or pint at

    Nine railways you can enjoy a brew or pint at

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    While some heritage lines have yet to recommence their regular train operation, they have reopened their refreshment facilities. If you fancy a day out which also supports a heritage railway – perhaps combining it with a walk or cycle ride – why not call in for a cuppa, a pint or piece of cake or…

  • Severn Valley Railway launches ‘Adopt-an-Engine’ as it opens online shop

    Severn Valley Railway launches ‘Adopt-an-Engine’ as it opens online shop

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    The Severn Valley Railway has reopened its virtual doors with the launch of its online shop, featuring a range of gifts for railway enthusiasts of all ages. The heritage line has launched ‘Adopt-an-Engine’ packages which each come with a selection of exclusive merchandise alongside a certificate and glossy photograph of the chosen locomotive. With four…

  • Severn Valley Railway emergency appeal hits £100,000 milestone

    Severn Valley Railway emergency appeal hits £100,000 milestone

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    The coronavirus pandemic has forced the closure of the Severn Valley Railway, one of the country’s leading heritage attractions. But, the railway’s emergency appeal has already raised more than £100,000.

  • Hagley Hall edges closer to Severn Valley comeback

    Hagley Hall edges closer to Severn Valley comeback

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    WORK on the overhaul of Severn Valley Railway flagship ‘Hall’ No. 4930 Hagley Hall has progressed to the ‘detail’ stage. This means the focus has turned away from the larger components to the refurbishment and replacement of the myriad smaller, vital parts. The bogie is currently on trollies for overhaul and examination, the horns receiving attention…

  • Droning on: Drones bring new dimension to rail photography

    Droning on: Drones bring new dimension to rail photography

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    Words: Chris Milner, Photography: Geoff Griffiths The availability and affordability of a ‘drone’ for the average person has brought a new dimension to all types of photography. Until a few years ago the use of a drone was usually limited to military applications, but miniaturisation, coupled with portability, affordability and the fitment of a decent…

  • Ruddington ‘Peak’ returns to traffic at Severn Valley

    Ruddington ‘Peak’ returns to traffic at Severn Valley

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    D05 Preservation Ltd’s Class 46 No. 46010 was completed in time for its debut at the Severn Valley Railway’s (SVR) May 16-18 diesel festival.  It has been restored to a high standard by the Pioneer Diesel Locomotive Group at Ruddington, and appeared at the SVR along with the same group’s Class 37 No. 37688 Great Rocks (RM…

  • Retaining heritage skills for the future

    Retaining heritage skills for the future

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    In our latest feature about apprentices at the Severn Valley Railway, The RM visits the loco shed at Bridgnorth to meet 22-year-old Max Green, who started at the SVR when he was just 16. Max graduated from his engineering apprenticeship almost two years ago. “In the six years that I’ve been here, I’ve managed to…

  • New cylinders for ‘flagship’ Hagley Hall reach Bridgnorth

    New cylinders for ‘flagship’ Hagley Hall reach Bridgnorth

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    THE highly anticipated return of Severn Valley Railway (SVR) flagship No. 4930 Hagley Hall has moved a step closer following the delivery of the ‘Hall’s newly machined cylinder blocks to Bridgnorth on June 14.    The new cylinders were one of the last machining jobs carried out by Harco Engineering in Brierley Hill, which worked on…

  • Retaining heritage skills for the future

    Retaining heritage skills for the future

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    In our latest visit to the Severn Valley Railway (SVR), The Railway Magazine meets its youngest apprentice.

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