THURSDAY 17TH MAY– SATURDAY 19TH MAY WELCOME
Welcome to the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel steam on British Rail, these two locomotives are lucky Festival 2018. Following the success of the last two survivors from the early days of mainline diesels and year’s events, we are keeping the May three-day are only rarely seen working alongside each other. format, followed by Mixed Traffic Day on Sunday, In 2016, we celebrated the opening of our fabulous which also includes a significant amount of diesel- Diesel Depot at Kidderminster and we were Diesel Footplate hauled services. honoured to be presented with the Heritage Railway LIMITED TIME ONLY Again, we are pleased to work with a number of Association’s Modern Traction Award, for the same national rail freight hauliers who are providing year, in recognition of our achievement in building locomotives to star at the Festival, alongside those this facility. This award winning building will be open Experience £25 visiting from the heritage sector - we now know for you to visit on Saturday 19th May and Sunday 20th Voucher codeOFF how popular the mix of traction is with visitors! May between 10am and 4pm, so please come down Thanks are due to our friends at GB Railfreight, Colas and have a look. There will be locomotives on display DFE2018 Railfreight and Direct Rail Services for their support in both inside and outside the building and volunteers Realise a lifelong ambition Terms & Conditions providing locomotives for our event. This year will see from the diesel groups will be on hand to answer any a number of changes to the operation of the event queries you may have. A suggested donation of £2 will apply to ensure our visitors and staff have an even more give you entrance to the Diesel Depot. There is nothing quite like the sight enjoyable time. The timetable for the event is included in this brochure This year, if all our plans come to fruition, we will have to help you plan your day, as well as details of a and sound of a diesel locomotive in representatives of Classes 08. 09, 14, 20, 33, 37, 42, 45, number of special features taking place which you full cry! Choose your locomotive and 47, 50, 52, 55, 56, 66, 73 and 88 in operation, and even won’t want to miss out on. And on that note, enjoy the another of our rare ‘Ruston’ shunters giving brake van Spring Diesel Festival – let’s turn up the volume!! experience the power and surge of rides at Highley! Finally, I would like to thank Today’s Railways and Notably this year, we hope to have the only two Platform 5 Publishing again for their generous adrenaline as you take the controls survivors of the Class 42 ‘Warships’ in operation; No. assistance in the production of this brochure. of your favourite engine hauling a six D821 Greyhound and No. D832 Onslaught, both of which will feature over the four days. Withdrawn Jonathan Dunster, Chairman, coach train on our full day Experience. from service in 1972, only four years after the end of SVR Diesel Committee In 2018, choose from Class 14, 33, 37, 40, 50, 52 & 55. Plus some very special Experiences with Class 66 & 73 locomotives! Whether it’s to realise a lifelong ambition, or as that very special railway gift, driving a railway locomotive is an amazing adventure...
Visit svr.co.uk/drive-a-train or email [email protected] Tel: 01562 757900 3 KIDDERMINSTER • BEWDLEY • BRIDGNORTH SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS & VISITOR VISITING LOCOMOTIVES INFORMATION
THE THURSDAY SOCIAL ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION CLASS 20s NOS. 20007, 20142 & 20189 Join us from 7pm for a night of live music, real ale and Alcohol consumption that causes inappropriate With thanks to Michael Owen pig roast at The Engine House on Thursday 17th May. behaviour on our trains or at our stations will not Entry is FREE with your Spring Diesel Festival Thursday be tolerated during the Festival. Security staff will rover, and haulage to Highley and back is supplied by be present on services and any passenger deemed Power Type Diesel-electric Class 52 No. D1015 from Kidderminster, or Class 14 intoxicated will be required to leave the Railway. No. D9551 from Bridgnorth (locomotives subject to Builder English Electric, Vulcan Foundry availability). Local band One Tree Canyon is providing OUR NEIGHBOURS Build date 1957, 1966 & 1967 the entertainment for the evening, whilst the experts We ask all our visitors to avoid excessive noise, at Beamans of Bridgnorth will be selling hot pork rolls. Weight (t) 74 On site, our Hobsons Real Ale Bar will also be serving particularly after 8.00pm, and to respect the privacy of throughout the evening. For those without Thursday our neighbours at stations and along the line. Please Engine English Electric 8 SVT Mk.II rovers, a special return fare of £10 from Kidderminster do not trespass on land where there is no clear right of Horsepower (hp) 1,000 or Bridgnorth to Highley is available. This ticket is only way signposted. valid on the 17.42 service from Kidderminster or 19.00 Tractive Effort (lbf) 42,000 from Bridgnorth to Highley, returning at 21.00 or 21.15. HIGH VISIBILITY CLOTHING In order to respect the preferences of photographers, Nicknames Chopper DIESEL ON A SMALLER SCALE high visibility clothing must NOT be worn on station The Coalyard Miniature Railway at Kidderminster will platforms or in other public places. be operating with a selection of miniature scale diesel outline locomotives, weather permitting. SALES SUPPORT STANDS Most of the locomotives in use during the Festival BEHIND THE SCENES have supporting groups who promote and raise funds CLASS 33 NO. 33108 Kidderminster Diesel Depot will be open for visits on towards their continued operation. Other sales stands With thanks to Class 33/1 Preservation Company Saturday and Sunday only from 10am to 4pm, last are also in attendance. These sales stands typically sell entry at 3.30pm (subject to operational requirements). specialist railway items, second hand books, model railway equipment and railwayana of all types. Power Type Diesel-electric PARKING MIXED TRACTION DAY Parking is available at Kidderminster (token operated Builder Birmingham Railway Carriage and barrier system), Bewdley and Bridgnorth (pay and Make a weekend of it! Sunday 20th May will see a Wagon Company display) for £4 per day. Overflow parking is also number of the visiting diesel locomotives working full available at Kidderminster Harriers FC (DY10 1NB), line services, alongside steam-train services Build date 1960 (normal fares apply). Bewdley High School (DY12 1BL, Saturday & Sunday Weight (t) 78 only) and event fields close to Bridgnorth Station (WV16 5DT). Engine Sulzer 8LDA Horsepower (hp) 1,500 Tractive Effort (lbf) 45,000 Nicknames Crompton
Our grateful thanks to a number of generous photographers who have kindly allowed us to use their images in this brochure.
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CLASS 37 NO. 37688 CLASS 42 ‘WARSHIP’ NO. D832 ONSLAUGHT With thanks to D05 Preservation Limited With thanks to the Bury Hydraulic Group
Power Type Diesel-electric Power Type Diesel-hydraulic Builder English Electric, Vulcan Foundry Builder British Railways, Swindon Build date 1963 Build date 1961 Weight (t) 105 Weight (t) 80 Engine English Electric 12CSVT Engine 2 x Maybach MD650 Horsepower (hp) 1,750 Horsepower (hp) 2,200 Tractive Effort (lbf) 55,500 Tractive Effort (lbf) 52,400 Nicknames Tractor Nicknames PLATFORM 5 MAIL ORDER 24 HOUR ORDERLINES: CLASS 45 NO. 45041 TEL 0114-255-8000 FAX 0114-255-2471 With thanks to Peak Locomotive Company
Power Type Diesel-electric Builder British Railways, Crewe Works Build date 1961 Weight (t) 133 Engine Sulzer 12LDA28B Horsepower (hp) 2,500 British Railways Locomotives & Coaching Stock 2018 contains a Tractive Effort (lbf) 55,000 Nicknames Peak complete listing of all locomotives, coaching stock and multiple Available from the units that run on Britain’s main line railways with full owner, Severn Valley Railway Gift Shops at Bridgnorth, operator, livery and depot allocation information for Kidderminster and The Engine every vehicle. Also contains a comprehensive overview House at Highley. of Britain’s railway network today including details Platform 5 Publishing of the sphere of operation of all franchised train 52 Broadfield Road, SHEFFIELD, S8 0XJ. , operating companies and major freight operators, plus a Mail Order Department: wealth of useful technical data for every class of vehicle. 0114 255 8000 416 pages. Hardback. £20.95
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CLASS 47 NO. 47XXX CLASS 56 NO. 56XXX With thanks to Colas Railfreight Power Type Diesel-electric Power Type Diesel-electric Builder BREL, Doncaster Works Builder British Railways, Crewe Build date 1981 Build date 1966 Weight (t) 125 Weight (t) 121 Engine Ruston-Paxman 16RK3CT Engine 12 cylinder Sulzer 12LDA28C Horsepower (hp) 3,250 Horsepower (hp) 2,580 Tractive Effort (lbf) 61,800 Tractive Effort (lbf) 60,000 Nicknames Nicknames Spoon
CLASS 55 ‘DELTIC’ NO. 55019 ROYAL HIGHLAND FUSILIER CLASS 66 NO. 66XXX With thanks to The Deltic Preservation Society With thanks to GBRf
Power Type Diesel-electric Power Type Diesel-electric Builder English Electric, Vulcan Foundry Builder Electro-Motive Diesel Build date 1961 Build date 2016 Weight (t) 105 Weight (t) 129.6 Engine 2 x Napier Deltic 18-25 Engine EMD 12N-710G3B-EC Horsepower (hp) 3,300 Horsepower (hp) 3,300 Tractive Effort (lbf) 50,000 Tractive Effort (lbf) 91,900 Nicknames Deltic Nicknames Shed
8 9 VISITING LOCOMOTIVES PLATFORM 5 MAIL ORDER 24 HOUR ORDERLINES: TEL 0114-255-8000 FAX 0114-255-2471 CLASS 73/1 NO. 731XX With thanks to GBRf Power Type Electro-diesel PRESERVED Builder English Electric, Vulcan Foundry Build date 1965–67 LOCOMOTIVES Weight (t) 77 Engine English Electric 4SRKT Mk II OF BRITISH RAILWAYS Horsepower (hp) 600 (diesel) Tractive Effort (lbf) 36,000 18th EDITION Nicknames Fully updated edition of the complete guide to all former main line steam, diesel and electric locomotives and multiple units that JUST PUBLISHED! CLASS 88 NO. 88XXX are still in existence. It contains a complete list With thanks to Direct Rail Services of all preserved main line locomotives and multiple units of BR and constituents. Fully revised and updated for 2018. Power Type Electro-diesel Builder Stadler Rail Build date 2015–16 Includes details of all steam locomotives of British Railways, the “Big Four” and their Weight (t) 85 predecessors that are still in existence, as well as former war department locomotives, replica Engine Caterpillar C27 steam locos and new build steam locomotives. Contains detailed lists of Horsepower (hp) 950 diesel and electric locomotives, multiple units and railcars Tractive Effort (lbf) 71,260 of BR and pre-nationalisation companies. For each Available from the Nicknames Severn Valley Railway Gift Shops at Bridgnorth, locomotive/unit, details provided include: currently Kidderminster and The Engine carried number, former numbers, nameplates, build House at Highley. Platform 5 Publishing dates, builder and home location. Well illustrated 52 Broadfield Road, SHEFFIELD, S8 0XJ. , Mail Order Department: with over 80 colour photographs. 0114 255 8000 A5 size. 160 pages. £18.95.
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CLASS 14 NO. D9551 CLASS 42 NO. D821 GREYHOUND With thanks to Severn Valley Railway Class 14 Company Ltd With thanks to the Diesel Traction Group
Power Type Diesel-hydraulic Engine Paxman Ventura 6YJXL Power Type Diesel-hydraulic Builder British Railways, Swindon Horsepower (hp) 650 Builder British Railways, Swindon Build date 1965 Tractive Effort (lbf) 30,910 Build date 1960 Weight (t) 51 Weight (t) 80 Engine 2x Maybach MD650. SVR CLASS 14 COMPANY Horsepower (hp) 2,200 D9551 is owned and maintained by the SVR Class 14 the period 2014 to 2017 and the loco made its SVR Company Limited. The loco can normally be found passenger debut at last year’s Spring Diesel Festival, Tractive Effort (lbf) 52,400 based at Bridgnorth, as it was purchased by a group since then it has been in and out of traffic whilst it of largely ‘steam’ experienced people who wanted a settles into regular use on the line. ‘Thunderbird’ locomotive available at the north end of The loco is finished in golden ochre livery, which the line for rescue purposes and to assist with steam whilst not authentic to the locomotive is an accurate locos on test after repairs. WR hydraulic livery as it was worn by D1015 (also SVR DIESEL TRACTION GROUP Our Class 14 example was purchased from a private based), so with many of the class currently in green The Diesel Traction Group was formed in 1977 from During the 1990’s we met Phil Swallow. Phil was able member at the Royal Deeside Railway and arrived at it was decided by the group overhauling the loco to a group of six enthusiasts led by Chris Reid and to cast a fresh set of eyes over the groups activities and Bridgnorth on the 25th of November 2013. As the loco do something a little different. The loco is also being Colin Massingham of MTK (Modern Traction Kits) was able to give unbiased opinions on how we should spent a number of years in Scotland it has gained the returned to a more WR appearance with many of models. Colin came up with the idea of preserving approach mainline running. Using his business and nickname ‘Angus’ which it is often referred to around aesthetic Corby modifications being removed as time a diesel locomotive in 1971 which eventually led to enthusiast skills Phil pointed D1015 and the group in the railway. D9551 has had a thorough overhaul during and funds permit. the purchase of Warship D821 Greyhound in 1973, the right direction which has helped us to achieve our although this wasn’t the first choice. The first attempt aim of mainline running. favoured NBL Type 2, D6319, but unfortunately this Today the group has upward of twenty regular locomotive was lost to the scrapmen at Swindon. active members from a shareholdership of around By 1975 Colin and Co had been joined by Paul Koch, 100 spread across the four loco’s. The majority of our Chris Broadhurst and Chris Hatton who maintained engineering teams come from a professional railway D821 and helped save Hymek D7029 from Old Oak background with decades of practical experience. Common. Paul Koch and Chris Hatton were Swindon apprentices and gained much experience with the diesel hydraulics enabling them to restore and operate the Warship and Hymek. With the loss of Brush prototype 1200 Falcon, the group set its sights on purchasing a Western and looked at several candidates including D1001, D1005, D1009, D1022 and D1071. Eventually, we turned our attention to Western Champion and, after nearly losing it in 1979, the loco was bought in 1980.
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Diesel and Electric Loco Register contains a complete list of all diesel and electric locomotives operated by British Railways, its constituents and successors, that have been capable of working on the main line railway network, including shunters and departmental locomotives.
Detailed entries for every locomotive give up-to-date information on the current status of every locomotive, showing which are preserved, which have been scrapped, or the current operating company. Historic details are also included, listing every number carried, entry to service and withdrawal dates, every official name carried
and a number of useful reference tables. Available from the Severn Valley Railway Gift Shops at Bridgnorth, This book is an essential reference guide for every Kidderminster and The Engine member of each diesel and electric loco class and clearly House at Highley. Platform 5 Publishing summarises the current status of almost 7,000 British 52 Broadfield Road, SHEFFIELD, S8 0XJ. , Mail Order Department: diesel and electric locomotives. 0114 255 8000 Well illustrated. 240 pages. £21.95. HOME FLEET
CLASS 50s NOS. 50031 HOOD, 50035 ARK ROYAL & years sufficient capital was raised to purchase two CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE 50049 DEFIANCE 50s (50035 and 50044) and an extensive supply of spares. In addition, 50031 was purchased soon after CLASS 50S With thanks to Class 50 Alliance by two shareholders for use by The Fund. In October we (along with our friends who own A few years earlier, the Class 50 Society was formed, other class 50s) and the SVR, plan to close the which, like the Fifty Fund, was successful in its bid celebrations in real style. From 4th to 6th October, Power Type Diesel-electric to purchase a locomotive from one of the early BR we will host a Golden Jubilee Class 50 gala on Builder English Electric, Vulcan Foundry tender lists. The Society secured the last-built of the SVR, where we’re hoping to bring together at the Class, 50049 Defiance, which is at the head of least 10 of these fine locomotives for a weekend of Build date 1968 our train today (the Society changed their name to intensive 50 operations. Tickets go on sale soon at Project Defiance). www.svr.co.uk Weight (t) 117 Engine English-Electric 16CSVT SO WHERE DOES THE ‘CLASS 50 ALLIANCE’ COME INTO IT? Horsepower (hp) 2,700 In 2006 The Fifty Fund agreed to merge its Tractive Effort (lbf) 48,500 ownership and maintenance responsibilities with Project Defiance. The new combined organisation was called The Class 50 Alliance. Ownership of Maintaining Class 50 locomotives in tip top condition was something of a challenge to British Rail (BR), let 50035, 50044 and 50049 transferred to the Alliance, alone the many dedicated volunteers who, almost 30 years ago, dug deep and raised funds to secure and as did the custodianship of 50031. subsequently restore, maintain and operate more than a third of the original Class. At that point, The Fifty Fund effectively became the Of the 18 class 50s surviving today, remarkably, five of those are either owned or under the responsibility public ‘front end’ of the organisation, dedicated of the Class 50 Alliance, which is responsible for the maintenance and operation of all of our locomotives, to fundraising, promotion of the class, and selling 50007 Hercules, 50031 Hood, 50035 Ark Royal, 50044 Exeter and 50049 Defiance. Most recently, members of shares in the Alliance. the Class 50 Alliance, with the support of other volunteers have taken 50033 Glorious on a three-year loan from Tyseley Railway Museum, with a view to returning it to operating condition. The Fifty Fund exists to support the locomotives owned and operated by The Class 50 Alliance Ltd. All our locomotives are today Everyone who owns a share in Class 50 Alliance Ltd is based at the Severn Valley automatically enrolled as a member of The Fund. Railway, Kidderminster. Three of our fleet 50007 Hercules, 50044 Exeter and 50049 For more information visit: Defiance are registered for www.fiftyfund.org.uk operation on the national network and are used mainly on excursion trains. ORIGINS The origins of the Alliance stretch back to the late 1980s, to a time when the first handful of locomotives had been withdrawn from service. In 1989 the Fifty Fund was formed with the aim of preserving a BR Class 50 (or English Electric type 4) locomotive in working order. In less than three
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This year see’s the 40th anniversary of the Western Over time the Westerns were called upon to rescue CLASS 52 NOS. D1015 WESTERN CHAMPION & Locomotive Association’s arrival at the SVR with steam engines that had broken done, and vice D1013 Western Ranger and D1062 Western Courier. versa with broken diesels - this helped break the ice D1062 WESTERN COURIER Back in 1978, the WLA was looking for a new base even more; after all, we were in the same railway With thanks to the Diesel Traction Group and the Western Locomotive Association for both locos, and in a very bold step for the time, preservation movement. Following regular diesel- the SVR offered the WLA a new home - and it was hauled services, larger “Western Weekend” events bold, the SVR was still young and establishing were organised and ran successfully, these lead to the itself as a major steam railway, with no diesels yet creation of “The Diesel Gala”, another bold step for the Power Type Diesel-hydraulic Engine 2 x Maybach MD655 in sight. Railway, which proved to be very popular and one Builder British Railways, Swindon (D1015) Horsepower (hp) 2,700 In the autumn of 1978, the two locos were hauled which is very successful today! British Railways, Crewe (D1062) away from Paignton for a new life at Bridgnorth. On Over the years, the SVR’s relationships with diesels arrival at the SVR, the WLA along with the locos were groups have grown from strength to strength, leading Build date 1963 Tractive Effort (lbf) 66,770 welcomed, though not by all - it was only 10 years to groups like the Diesel Traction Group and the Fifty Weight (t) 111 since the end of steam on British Rail and rumours Fund making the SVR their home. Over the years the began; “was it happening again”? The answer was of Westerns have maintained their popularity; running course “No!” regularly and operating sell-out Footplate Experiences. The WLA began to build a relationship with the In 2018, the WLA will take on its most ambitious Working Members at Bridgnorth and the rest of program of maintenance to date with an Engine the SVR. Not long after, WLA volunteers arrived one Change and Bogie Work on D1062. This level of work morning to find a large clockwork type key placed in would not be possible without the award-winning the water filler on one of the locos, a light-hearted joke Diesel Depot and its modern facilities. we all laughed at! The WLA is very proud of the relationship that it has Over the coming months, the WLA was offered regular with the SVR, a relationship that it hopes continues for running, but in true pioneering style, the first of the another 40 years and beyond. running days was disrupted by a land slip at Sterns, but Darren Shelmerdine after a few hours, we finally get on our way. Chairman – Western locomotive Association
SVR DIESELS Home & Away This year’s DVD features 14 diesels, from Class 20 upwards, operating on the Severn Valley Railway, visiting other heritage railways, and out on the main line. Pre-order your copy for £6.00, or two for £10, by emailing [email protected]. Also available from the Severn Valley Railway Gift Shops at Bridgnorth, Kidderminster and The Engine House at Highley.
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18 19 Northbound ThO ThO 56XXX & 88XXX & Loco Thursday 66XXX D821 50049 55019 D832 45041 D1015 33108 D9551 47XXX D1015 47XXX Friday & Saturday Only 731XX 20189 20007 & 37688 & Loco Friday 88XXX D1015 45041 50031 55019 33108 D832 47XXX 50035 55019 D821 - - 56XXX D9551 47XXX 20142 731XX 88XXX & 56XXX & Loco Saturday 33108 D821 50031 55019 D832 45041 50035 55019 D1015 45041 - - D9551 37688 50049 47XXX 20189 731XX Kidderminster 8.20 9.10 9.55 10.40 11.23 12.11 12.59 13.47 14.35 15.23 16.11 16.55 17.42 - 18.25 18.55 19.35 21.05 Bewdley 8.35 9.30 10.10 10.56 11.44 12.32 13.20 14.08 14.56 15.44 16.32 17.20 18.00 - 18.42 19.17 19.57 21.20 Arley ‡ ‡ 10.27 11.15 12.03 12.51 13.39 14.27 15.15 16.03 16.51 17.39 18.28 - 19.02 19.44 20.13 ‡ Highley ‡ ‡ 10.40 11.28 12.16 13.04 13.52 14.40 15.28 16.16 17.04 17.52 18.35a 21.00 19.12 ‡ 20.24 ‡ Hampton Loade ‡ 9.59 10.51 11.39 12.27 13.15 14.03 14.51 15.39 16.27 17.15 18.03 - 21.11 19.27 ‡ 20.37 21.50 Bridgnorth 9.16 10.14 11.06 11.54 12.42 13.30 14.18 15.06 15.54 16.42 17.30 18.18 - 21.26 19.42 20.12 20.52 22.05 Northbound ThO ThO 56XXX & D821 & 88XXX & Loco Thursday 37688 D9551 47XXX 50049 55019 45041 D1015 33108 D832 D9551 D1015 Friday & Saturday Only 731XX D832 20189 20007 & 56XXX & Loco Friday 66XXX D9551 D1015 47XXX 50031 55019 33108 D832 45041 50035 55019 - - 47XXX D821 37688 20142 731XX 88XXX & D821 & 56XXX & Loco Saturday 66XXX D9551 47XXX 50031 55019 45041 50035 55019 D832 - - 45041 D1015 37688 50049 20189 D832 731XX Bridgnorth 9.35 10.30 11.18 12.06 12.54 13.42 14.30 15.18 16.06 16.54 17.42 18.25 19.00 - 19.10 20.20 20.56 21.30 Hampton Loade 9.58 10.51 11.39 12.27 13.15 14.03 14.51 15.39 16.27 17.15 18.03 18.42 19.16 - 19.26 20.40 ‡ 21.50 Highley 10.11 11.04 11.52 12.40 13.28 14.16 15.04 15.52 16.40 17.28 18.16 18.52 19.23a 21.15 ‡ 20.50 ‡ 22.00 Arley 10.26 11.15 12.03 12.51 13.39 14.27 15.15 16.03 16.51 17.39 18.27 19.03 - 21.26 19.42 21.00 21.35 22.10 Bewdley 10.53 11.36 12.24 13.12 14.00 14.48 15.36 16.24 17.14 17.55 18.48 19.17 - 21.41 19.56 21.22 21.50a 22.25 Kidderminster 11.09 11.47 12.35 13.23 14.11 14.59 15.47 16.35 17.25 18.06 18.59 19.28 - 21.51 20.07 21.33 - 22.36
Kidderminster to Bewdley Shuttles SaX Disclaimer: Whilst every effort will be made to maintain services, the D3022 & Severn Valley Railway does not guarantee that trains will depart or arrive Loco Thursday 45041 66XXX 20189 33108 731XX 56XXX 55019 66XXX D821 D4100 at the times stated, and some advertised connections may not be met. D3022 & The SVR reserves the right to alter or suspend any train service without Loco Friday D832 88XXX D9551 37688 D821 56XXX 731XX 33108 20189 D4100 notice. No liability for any loss, inconvenience or delay can be accepted. For operational reasons it may be necessary to substitute locomotives D3022 & Loco Saturday 731XX 56XXX 33108 66XXX D1015 37688 47XXX 33108 - scheduled in our timetable. All locomotives and services are subject to D4100 availability. Kidderminster 9.25 11.05 11.40 12.37 13.25 14.13 15.01 15.49 16.37 17.30 Bewdley 9.45 11.16 11.57 12.48 13.36 14.24 15.12 16.00 16.48 17.41 Bewdley to Kidderminster Shuttles ThX D4100 & Loco Thursday 37688 50049 45041 37688 20189 33108 * 731XX 56XXX 55019 - D3022 Spring Diesel D4100 & Festival - Timetable Loco Friday 66XXX 50031 D832 88XXX D9551 37688 D821 56XXX 731XX 33108 * D3022 D4100 & Loco Saturday 66XXX 20189 731XX 56XXX 33108 66XXX D1015 37688 47XXX 33108 * May 17th, 18th D3022 Bewdley 7.55 8.55 10.10 11.53 12.44 13.32 14.20 15.08 15.56 16.51 18.15 & 19th Kidderminster 8.06 9.06 10.30 12.07 12.58 13.46 14.34 15.22 16.10 17.02 18.29
Does not stop at Key ThX Not Thursday ThO Thursday only ‡ SaX Not Saturday * Locomotive propelling certain stations
20 21 ------EAT, DRINK, REFRESH 19.02 18.51 18.35 18.23 18.10 17.45 20007 20142 & 20142 & ------ON TRAIN PLACES TO DRINK... 18.45 18.34 18.06 17.55 D821 D821 Most of our trains, excluding dining services, provide • The King & Castle - Kidderminster - - - * S a trolley service selling hot and cold drinks and • Beer Tent - Bewdley 18.15 18.05 18.25 18.10 17.58 17.45 17.24 17.05 18.28a 33108 33108 Locomotive propelling Locomotive light snacks. A trolley service is not provided on ‘shuttle’ trains. • Real Ale Bar - The Engine House - - * S • The Railwayman’s Arms - Bridgnorth 18.20 18.09 17.45 17.33 17.20 17.00 16.55 16.34 16.15 17.03a 33108 PLACES TO EAT... • Refreshment Rooms – Kidderminster, Bewdley & FACILITY 17.30 17.19 16.55 16.43 16.30
16.45 Bridgnorth 16.05 16.30 16.18 16.05 15.44 15.25 D821
20142 OPENING TIMES 20007 & 20007 & • Restaurant & BBQ - The Engine House Facilities along the line are open during the event - - - - S • Station Kiosks - Arley, Highley & Hampton Loade as follows: 16.40 16.29 16.05 15.53 15.40 15.15 15.16 15.05 731XX Arrival time Arrival - - - - a S 16.00 15.49 15.55 15.40 15.28 15.15 14.54 14.35 731XX Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday S 15.50 15.39 15.15 15.03 14.50 15.05 14.25 14.50 14.38 14.25 14.04 13.45
D821 Kidderminster - - - - Refreshment Room 7.00 – 20.00 7.00 – 20.00 7.00 – 20.00 8.00 – 17.00 15.00 14.49 14.25 14.13 14.00 13.35 13.36 13.25 50035 20142 20007 & 20007 & King & Castle 9.00 – 23.00 9.00 – 23.30 9.00 – 23.30 11.00 – 23.00 - - - - S 14.30 14.19 14.15 14.00 13.48 13.35 13.14 12.55 20007
20142 & 20142 & Gift Shop 8.00 – 18.30 8.00 – 18.30 8.00 – 19.30 8.00 – 19.30 S S Railway Museum 9.30 – 19.00 9.30 – 19.00 9.30 – 19.00 9.30 – 19.00 14.10 13.59 13.35 13.23 13.10 13.25 12.45 13.10 12.58 12.45 12.24 12.05 Does not stop at certainDoes at not stop stations
Bewdley - - - - ‡ 13.20 13.09 12.45 12.33 12.20 11.55 12.06 11.55 D832 33108 * Refreshment Room 8.00 – 18.00 8.00 – 18.00 8.00 – 18.00 8.00 – 18.00 - - - - 12.50 12.39 12.35 12.20 12.08 11.55 11.34 11.15 47XXX 33108 Highley S S 12.30 12.19 11.55 11.43 11.30 11.05 11.45 11.30 11.18 11.05 10.44 10.25 10.00 – 18.00 (last 10.00 – 18.00 (last 10.00 – 18.00 (last The Engine House 10.00 – 21.30 admission 17.30) admission 17.30) admission 17.30) & 9.54 9.40 11.40 11.29 11.05 10.53 10.40 10.15 10.55 10.40 10.28 10.15 D832 731XX 33108 Engine House Cafe 10.00 – 17.15 10.00 – 17.15 10.00 – 17.15 10.00 – 17.15
Beer Tent n/a 11.00 – 15.00 11.00 – 15.00 11.00 – 15.00 9.50 9.30 9.50 9.40 9.29 9.14 9.00 10.50 10.39 10.15 10.03 10.05 47XXX 731XX * 33108 & 33108 & Hot Pork Rolls n/a 11.00 – 15.00 11.00 – 15.00 11.00 – 15.00 - - - - ‡ ‡ ‡ 8.45 8.34 9.15 8.34 8.20 33108 50035 Steam hauled train Steam Bridgnorth S arr dep dep dep dep dep arr dep dep dep dep dep Refreshment Room 8.30 – 18.00 8.30 – 18.00 8.30 – 18.00 8.30 – 17.30
The Railwayman’s Arms 11.00 – 23.00 11.00 – 23.00 11.00 – 23.00 11.00 – 22.30
MIXED TRACTION DAY - TIMETABLE - MAY 20TH - MAY - TIMETABLE MIXED TRACTION DAY Gift Shop 9.00 – 20.00 9.00 – 20.00 9.00 – 20.00 9.00 – 18.30 Key Disclaimer Whilst every effort will be made to maintain services, the Severn Valley Railway does not guarantee that trains will depart or arrive at the times stated, and some advertised will depart trains that at the times stated, Valley does not guarantee or arrive Railway everyWhilst effort services,to maintain the will be made Severn For can be accepted. or delay inconvenience loss, any service No liability train for or suspend any without notice. alter SVR reserves the right to The not be met. connections may and services subject locomotives availability. All are to scheduled in our timetable. be necessary locomotives it may substitute reasons to operational Kidderminster Bewdley Arley Highley Hampton Loade Hampton Bridgnorth Bridgnorth Hampton Loade Hampton Highley Arley Bewdley Kidderminster
22 23 2017. The jacks themselves are KIDDERMINSTER DIESEL DEPOT – TWO YEARS ON modified versions of Mechan’s By Jonathan Dunster standard design and the modifications needed were After the festivities of specified in order to be able to May 2016 to formally lift resident ‘Warship’ No. D821 open the Diesel Depot, Greyhound. The ‘Warships’ all of us involved with have a different lifting bracket resident diesel fleet really arrangement to most other started to get used to this types of locomotives, and wonderful new facility. obviously we needed to ensure Suddenly, we were in the we could lift Greyhound, as position of being able to well as all the other SVR based tackle just about any task fleet and more modern types on our locomotives. We too – you never know what have performed engine may arrive on the site in the lifts on Class 09/50 and future! The jacks were delivered 52s, continued the major in September 2017 and Class overhaul of ‘Hymek’ 50 No. 50007 Hercules made No. D7029 which has history in late October last year progressed significantly becoming the first locomotive to be lifted at Kidderminster Diesel Depot. recognition of the benefit the Depot would bring to modern traction preservation in the UK. This was If you haven’t already taken a very proud moment indeed for the small team a look around the Depot, it’s who had persevered to turn our twenty year dream well worth a visit. The facility into reality. is open on May 19th & 20th for you to take a look behind the Already within this short space of time, we have been scenes in our wonderful and able to assist owners of visiting locomotives with award-winning facility which their projects by providing under cover space for we are very proud of indeed. them to work. Examples include ‘Deltic’ No. 55019 If you could make a small ‘Royal Highland Fusilier’ which had repairs to its main donation at the same time we air system in the summer of 2016, followed by Class would very much appreciate it 47 No. 47828 which was completely repainted in as this will help us to continue ‘Intercity’ livery in the spring of 2017 and went on to to enhance the depot further star at last year’s Spring Diesel Festival. Most recently, to keep our historic diesel Class 50 No. 50026 ‘Indomitable’ has received fleet operational for many engine and ETH generator repairs, as well as work years to come. to Class 42 Onslaught before its starring role at this weekend’s event. Flashback to the opening in 2016, however, two items within the facility remained to be completed. First priority was to re-connect the trackwork at the south end of the depot, which was completed by the SVR’s Permanent Way Team in the autumn of 2017 (to whom we are extremely grateful). Now fully connected, the operational flexibility of the site with access to all three depot roads has made a huge difference. The second item to complete was the purchase and installation of a set of synchronised 35t locomotive lifting jacks - essential to be able to undertake work on locomotive bogies since it’s been almost permanently under cover, and wheelsets safely, the provision of jacks was together with a myriad of more minor repairs on just always a key element within our plans. Mechan Ltd about every other member of the diesel fleet. of Sheffield is the leading supplier of this specialist In February 2017 we were delighted to receive the equipment in the UK and we were pleased to be Rail Express Magazine Modern Traction award, in able to place our order with them in the spring of
24 25 Keeping PLATFORM 5 MAIL ORDER the SVR’s
Diesel Fleet The new edition of Britain’s most detailed railway atlas, showing the entire national railway network with track level detail. As well as being completely revised and updated, this keenly awaited volume has been further enhanced by the inclusion of nine major light rail & metro systems (excluding “underground” systems), and on track a further seven heritage railways; all major standard gauge heritage lines over Our purpose-built diesel maintenance 3 miles in length are now depot is making a huge difference to included, together with several narrow gauge volunteers and staff working on the lines. Other enhancements SVR’s diesel fl eet. include new lines (the Borders Railway and Most of the SVR’s diesel locomotives are over Crossrail), new stations 50 years old, and a few are even more senior (too many to list here), than some of the steam locos. “The SVR simply couldn’t function remodelling (Reading without its fl eet of diesel locomotives, and London Bridge) and Many individuals and organisations have and these are as much a part of electrification (the North West and, slowly, the contributed to the Depot, including the Britain’s industrial heritage as the Great Western Main Line) as well as many other local developments including new SVR Charitable Trust. steam locos they replaced.” depots and traincare facilities. A greater number of locations now benefit from inset maps. 16 pages have So far, so good. But there’s more to do. We need to Jonathan Dunster, been added and the total number of map pages is now 159. The index now build workshop facilities and an amenity block for Chairman of the SVR Diesel Committee extends to over 10 000 locations. volunteers and staff who maintain this valuable part of the SVR. • All passenger and freight routes are shown with their track formations “It’s part of recognising Will you help move including connections, crossovers and primary sidings. Available from the importance of preserving heritage our Diesel Fleet on to • All stations are shown with platform detail and with railway mileages the Severn Valley diesel for future generations to enjoy.” denoted in miles and chains. Railway Gift Shops at even greater things • Most signal boxes, junctions and tunnels are shown including their Bridgnorth, Kidderminster and Nick Ralls, SVR General Manager names and railway mileages. The Engine House at Highley. at the SVR? • Most level crossings are included together with information Platform 5 Publishing describing their type. 52 Broadfield Road, SHEFFIELD, S8 0XJ. , Go to svrtrust.org.uk to make • Complex areas are shown as larger scale insets. Mail Order Department: • Different colours are used to denote electrification type an online donation to Diesel and voltage. 0114 255 8000 through the SVR Charitable Trust, or phone 01562 757940. If you’re a taxpayer, the Trust may be able to claim a further 25% 192 PAGES. A4 SIZE. HARDBACK. £27.95 Gift Aid at no extra cost to you. PLATFORM 5 PUBLISHING LTD, 52 BROADFIELD ROAD, SHEFFIELD, S8 0XJ DIESELS BEHIND THE SCENES... When the Railway is closed to the general public, it is In the Winter Shutdown in January this year, often the diesel locomotives that come to the forefront No. 33108 and recently-arrived No. 37688 were of operations! employed on P-Way duties, including re-ballasting During the Santa Operation, Class 33 No. 33108 braved sections of track along the line using the newly- the elements and inspected the line each morning to acquired ‘Seacows’ and ‘Shark’ brakevan No. ensure overnight snow wouldn’t cause disruption to DB993876. One section between Arley and Highley, the passenger service. at the site of the recent landslip, saw track relayed on top of 240 tonnes of fresh stone material, before being top ballasted using the diesel-hauled ‘Seacows’ and ballast plough. Ballasting has also taken place between Bewdley Tunnel and Bewdley North, with old material from the ballast shoulders dug out and new material laid. Class 50s also see regular use on non-passenger workings, including re-shuffling of stock along the line. The day after the Spring Steam Gala, coaches were being moved from one end of the line to the other to ensure the following weekend’s service could run as scheduled.
28 Our installation at the The Engine House Visitor Centre, Highley will show the names of everyone who donates £50 or more to save Falling Sands Viaduct.
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You can help save Falling Sands Viaduct with the perfect gift for someone Surname: who loves the SVR. For just £50, you can add your name, or that of a friend or relative, to the Railway’s first ever donation wall at The Engine This is my name a gift for a friend or family member a gift in memory of a loved one House Visitor Centre, Highley. We’re creating this memorable installation as part of our appeal to save the viaduct. Charity Gift Aid Declaration Boost your donation by 25p of Gift Aid for every £1 you donate. Gift Aid is reclaimed by the charity As a diesel loco enthusiast and supporter of the SVR, you’ll know just how crucial the viaduct from the tax you pay for the current tax year. Your address is needed to identify you as a current UK is to our operation. Inevitably, after more than 140 years of service, water has seeped into the taxpayer. In order to Gift Aid your donation, you must tick the box below: structure, causing cracks and erosion. Eventually, without repairs we may be forced to reduce the length of trains, or even face temporary or permanent closure of the viaduct. I want to Gift Aid my donation of £ and any donations I make in the future or have made Already there’s a speed restriction in place. in the past four years. I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations in that tax year it is my responsibility to pay any difference. The donation wall is an important part of our plan to raise £275,000 by December 2018. By doing this, we’ll help to unlock a further £1 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Please send your completed form and cheque to: Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust, These combined amounts will pay for urgent repair work to the viaduct, safeguarding Number One Comberton Place, Kidderminster, DY10 1QR. the future of the SVR. Registered Charity No 1092723 Many thanks for your support We’ll be in touch soon. Add your name to the SVR’s donation wall DG18
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For the duration of the SVR Diesel Festival, the June 2018 issue of Today’s Railways UK will be available at the special price of just £2.50 (usual retail price £4.60) exclusively from the Severn Valley Railway gift shops at Bridgnorth and Kidderminster, and the Engine House at Highley. Read all the latest news from around the UK, plus Heritage News, Light Rail, Just the Ticket, Rolling Stock News, Portfolio, Mail Train and our resident Grumpy Old Man! Also includes a free 32-page guide to rover and ranger tickets. • SVR Gift Shop, Bridgnorth Station Don’t miss your copy! • SVR Gift Shop, Kidderminster Station Available while stocks last from: • SVR Gift Shop, The Engine House, Highley
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