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SUMMARY:D1062 - Table C
DESCRIPTION:All aboard for a great day out!\n\n\n\n\nTimetable C is running on this day\, with two steam locomotives\, one diesel locomotive and our scenic diesel railcar in service. Trains operate between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth. \nThere’s so much to see\, do and discover on a day out at the Severn Valley Railway\, including FREE ENTRY to The Engine House Visitor Centre (open 10.45am – 4.30pm\, last entry 4pm). Alight at Highley Station and then its just a short walk to The Engine House where you can get close to some very special locomotives\, including ‘Gordon’ the blue engine\, and take a peek through the windows of King George VI’s royal carriage. There’s an outdoor play area\, café\, gift shop and plenty to keep everyone occupied. \nThe trains stop at all of our intermediate stations\, so you can get off to explore Bewdley\, Arley\, Highley and Hampton Loade. Find out more about our stations and what to do. At Kidderminster and Bridgnorth\, the trains take a short break\, so you can see the locomotives up close.
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/d1062-table-c-9/
LOCATION:Severn V​alley Railway\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Spring Diesel Festival
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 14 – Sunday 17 May\n\n\n\n\nThe annual Spring Diesel Festival returns – the biggest diesel event around! \nWhat to expect at the Spring Diesel Festival? Our four day diesel festival will feature both guest and home-fleet locomotives operating a busy timetable between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth. If you love diesel\, this is the place to be! Ride behind every locomotive\, visit The Engine House at Highley to break your day\, or sample the finest real-ales in our pubs\, as you experience the Severn Valley at its loudest! \nDeltic Footplate Experiences! There is nothing quite like the sight and sound of a diesel locomotive in full cry! Climb aboard 55009 ‘Alycidon’ and experience the power and surge of adrenaline as you take the controls on our full day experience\, including a tour of Kidderminster Diesel Depot! Taking place 8 & 11 May and 12 June\, you can experience the challenge of driving the locomotive hauling a heavy train of carriages in which your 10 guests can travel free of charge. Running over the whole length of the line\, you will power through Bewdley Tunnel\, glide across Victoria Bridge and storm up Eardington Bank. Book now before it’s too late! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe stars of the show:\n\nClass 35 Hymek D7018\, courtesy of DEPG.\nClass 55 Deltic 55009 ‘Alycidon’\, courtesy of The Deltic Preservation Society.\nClass 57/0\, courtesy of West Coast Railways.\nClass 59\, courtesy of Heavy Haul Rail.\nClass 67\, courtesy of DB Cargo.\n\nClass 14 D9551\n\n\nClass 17 D8568\n\n\nClass 20 20048\n\n\nClass 33 33108\n\n\nClass 42 D821\n\n\nClass 46 46045\n\n\nClass 50 50033 ‘Glorious’\n\n\nClass 52 D1015 ‘Western Champion’\n\n\nClass 52 D1062 ‘Western Courier’\n\n\nClass 101 or 108 DMU
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/spring-diesel-festival-2/
LOCATION:Severn V​alley Railway\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260303T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20260107T095311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T154539Z
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SUMMARY:WLA Board Meeting by Zoom
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/wla-board-meeting-by-zoom-9/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260211T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20250731T150743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T064753Z
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SUMMARY:Committee Meeting by Zoom
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/committee-meeting-at-kidderminster-tbc/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Winter Diesel Day
DESCRIPTION:The Winter Diesel day returns on Monday 29 December 2025 and we’re looking forward to lots of diesel action care of the SVR home fleet\, plus a couple of special Class 37 visitors! \nWhat to expect at the Winter Diesel Day? The event will feature home-fleet and visiting locomotives operating a busy timetable between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth. Our heritage carriages will be steam heated and the engines are sure to be working hard! If you and your family love diesel\, this is the place to be! Ride behind every locomotive\, visit The Engine House at Highley to break your day\, and sample the finest real-ales in our pubs. Perfect for those young and old\, experience the Severn Valley at its loudest! \nThe Station gift shops\, cafes and restaurant kiosks will also be open selling food and hot drinks\, and The Engine House is open. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStars of the show:\nClass 37s 37418 and 37508\, appearing courtesy of LORAM and Steve Beniston.\nClass 17 ‘Clayton’ D8568\, making it’s first runs of this year.\nClass 20 20xxx\nClass 33 33108\nClass 46 46045\nClass 50 50033 ‘Glorious’\nClass 50 500xx\nClass 52 Western D1015 ‘Western Champion’\nClass 101 and 108 DMUs \nGWR 1450 & GWR 7714 will also be in use\, providing steam heating.
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/winter-diesel-day/
LOCATION:Severn V​alley Railway\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T170000
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Notice of WLA 51st AGM 2025 15th November 2025 Kidderminster Railway Museum Station Approach\, Comberton Hill\, Kidderminster\, Worcs. DY10 1QX \n\nAGM Commences: 12:30 in the Royal Star Room \n\n\n\nThe Western Locomotive Association Annual General Meeting will be held at Kidderminster Railway Museum on 15th November 2025. The venue is a short walk from Kidderminster Station. The meeting will start at 12:30 in the Royal Star Room. This will be our 51st AGM. After formal proceedings are completed we are delighted to announce we will be showing the premier of our Hellfire TV production. Hellfire TV filmed D1062 on our last running day of this season on the 28th September to chronicle a day in the life of maintaining and operating a Western class locomotive. There is also scope for another slide/film show or presentation. If anyone is interested in presenting anything to Members and those present after the formalities then please let the Secretary know at ian_c_clayton@yahoo.co.uk . \n\n\n\nCan't attend? Then please vote on important changes (see below) and election/re-election of Committee Officers by Proxy vote\, available by CLICKING HERE! \n\n\n\nAs a Company Limited by guarantee and a registered charity we are bound to holding an AGM every year and it is an important part of our governance where members can ensure the Association is being run properly. With the success over recent years of recruiting almost double the amount of Members comes the need in making sure we have as many Members vote on resolutions put forward by the Board and Committee. As part of our Articles of Association (our charity and business governing rules) we must have at least 7.5% of Members voting either face to face at the AGM or via Proxy vote to be quorum. \n\n\n\nPlease come along to the AGM to hear about the running of the WLA and our successes/challenges over the course of 2025\, and plans for 2026\, and of course your opportunity to vote on resolutions put forwards. This is made even more important this year as we’ll be voting on changes to our Articles of Association\, including the addition of D1048\, and any other Western locomotives\, to our Objects. If you cannot attend as a minimum please vote on these changes and election/re-election of Committee Officers by Proxy vote\, available by CLICKING HERE! \n\n\n\nThis year we are again going to provide a short introduction for all Committee Members standing for re-election/election so you can meet the current Team and also the meet the Candidates for the Charities Officer post. We will provide Proxy voting forms approximately a month before the AGM. These will be provided by email to those Members who we have a registered email address\, or by post to Members who we only have a registered postal address. This will undoubtedly save the WLA costs on printing and postage that can be used elsewhere for our locomotives. If you would like to provide your email address if you haven’t already for future use please let us know by contacting us here. \n\n\n\nSpecial Resolutions: \n\n\n\nThe Committee have ‘Proposed’ two Special Resolutions\, to make certain amendments and modifications to our Articles of Association (which include the Memorandum of Association). The proposed amendments include amending the Objects to adopt the inclusion of D1048 and any other Western class locomotive that may become available in the future. Members will be asked to vote and pass the two Special Resolutions at the AGM on 15th November 2025. \n\n\n\nFirst: please review the proposed changes to our Articles of Association in the attached document “Appendix entitled “(1) AoA with proposed amendments for Special Resolution 1 on 15th November 2025” and see the wording of Proposed Special Resolution 1 below. If you are receiving this notice via email the document with the proposed changes are included with the email. If you are receiving this notice via post you will need to view the proposed changes on our website by CLICKING HERE. \n\n\n\nSecond: please see Special Resolution 2 which sets out the proposed amendments to Paragraphs 3 and 6 of the Memorandum of Association. \n\n\n\nNotice of Special Resolutions to Amend the Articles and Memorandum of Association: The following will be voted on and are intended to be passed as Special Resolutions at the AGM of the Western Locomotive Association to be held at Kidderminster on 15th November 2025. Special Resolution 1: \n\n\n\nThat the Articles of Association be amended to the form of the articles of association set out in the document appended hereto entitled “(1) AoA with proposed amendments for Special Resolution 1 on 15th November 2025”\, in substitution for\, and to the exclusion of\, any articles of association of the company previously registered with the Registrar of Companies. \n\n\n\nSpecial Resolution 2: \n\n\n\nThat the following clauses of the Memorandum of Association be amended to read as follows: \n\n\n\nClause 3: \n\n\n\nThe Charity’s objects are the preservation\, maintenance and operation in working order of its locomotives D1013 Western Ranger\, D1048 Western Lady\, D1062 Western Courier and any other locomotive of the Western locomotive class that the Charity may purchase or acquire\, so far as reasonably practicable\, in a condition authentic to their service on British Railways as museum exhibits and to advance the education of the public in the history of the said locomotives. \n\n\n\nClause 6(c): \n\n\n\n“To sell\, lease or otherwise acquire any property belonging to the Charity. In exercising this power\, the Charity must comply as appropriate with Part 7 of the Charities Act 2011 if it wishes to mortgage land;” \n\n\n\nNon-members can come along and hear all about the running of the Association but will not be able to vote on any resolutions. Peter Bamber and the Sales Team will hopefully be bringing along some of the latest array of sales items on the day and hopefully our Membership Secretary will also hopefully be in attendance allowing you to renew your membership for 2026 on the day if you wish. A membership form is included to bring along on the day or return by post if you cannot attend. It should be noted that it is very easy to renew your Membership on our website by CLICKING HERE. You can even opt to auto-renew each year\, which means you’ll never forget to renew again!! \n\n\n\nThe Agenda for our AGM is currently as follows below: \n\n\n\n\nApologies for absence (please forward to the Secretary by post or email ian_c_clayton@yahoo.co.uk)\n\n\n\nMinutes of the 2024 AGM- Matters arising (please forward any items including resolutions to the Secretary by email or post nolater than 28 days before the meeting)\n\n\n\nChairman’s and Board Report by Roger Smith\n\n\n\nEngineering updates on our 3 locomotives D1062\, D1013\, and D1048 (including the latest engineering assessment of the latter)\n\n\n\nOfficer Reports\n\n\n\nSpecial resolutions to be voted on to make changes to our Articles of Association including changes to our Objects to include D1048 and any other Western locomotive.\n\n\n\nSpecial Resolution to accept the proposed changes to our Articles of Association and Objects put forward by Committee\n\n\n\nOrdinary Resolution of Election of Officers- Any other business including potential 2026 events- Dates of 2026 meetings and AGM\n\n\n\nClose and end of formal proceedings\n\n\n\n\nHellfire TV Premier – a day in the life of the WLA and D1062. There is also scope for a further 30 minute presentation. Please contact the Secretary if you are interested\, or know anyone who may be interested in presenting. \n\n\n\nHope to see many of you at the AGM and many thanks as always for your continuing support of our Association. \n\n\n\nCan't attend? Then please vote on important changes and election/re-election of Committee Officers by Proxy vote\, available by CLICKING HERE! \n\n\n\nIan Clayton - Secretary Western Locomotive Association \n\n 
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:SVR Kidderminster Railway Museum\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, Worcestershire\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251018T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251019T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20250108T143037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T143037Z
UID:17665-1760745600-1760918399@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:SVR O Gauge Get Together
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating its fifth year\, the O Gauge Get Together returns in 2025 to take over The Engine House Visitor Centre for a celebration of railway modelling in 1:43.5 scale.   \nSee some of the UK’s award-winning O Gauge layouts and dioramas\, shop ‘til you drop with a selection of the best suppliers\, discover fantastic crafters and experience the latest O Gauge technology.  \nThe Engine House will be open from 10.45am – 4.30pm (last 4pm). Entry to The Engine House is included in the price of your travel ticket – there’s no extra charge! ‘Freedom of the Line’ tickets can be purchased or Short Journey tickets.
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/svr-o-gauge-get-together-2/
LOCATION:Highley Engine House\, The Engine House\, Higley\, Shropshire\, WV16 6NZ\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20241016T134654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T134727Z
UID:15400-1760189400-1760202000@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:Committee Meeting at Kidderminster
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/committee-meeting-at-kidderminster-3/
LOCATION:SVR Kidderminster Railway Museum\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, Worcestershire\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20250108T141606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T143756Z
UID:17661-1759951800-1759957200@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:WLA Board Meeting by Zoom
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/wla-board-meeting-by-zoom-8/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251002T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251005T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20250108T142124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T140238Z
UID:17663-1759363200-1759708799@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:SVR Autumn Diesel Bash - 65 Years of Class 37's!
DESCRIPTION:https://svr.co.uk/event/65-years-of-class37/ \nThis year’s Autumn Diesel Bash celebrates 65 years of the versatile and incredibly popular Class 37. \nThe event will feature four intensively-timetabled days\, taking place from Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 October. \nThe SVR will be adding more information in the coming weeks\, but in the meantime\, the first two visiting locos have been announced as: 37248 courtesy of The Growler Group and the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Railway\n37250 courtesy of Vince Minto and The Wensleydale Railway. \nKidderminster Diesel Depot & Carriage Shed will be open for tours. These can be booked at The Fifty Fund Sales Stand on Kidderminster concourse (cash only please). There are two tours available: \n\nDiesel Depot Only – Tour lasts 1 hour approx and costs £10\nDiesel Depot and Carriage Shed – Tour lasts 2 hours approx and costs £20\n\nThe tours go through areas where there is uneven ground and there is a lot of walking involved\, please check with the team at the sales stand if you have questions regarding accessibility.
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/svr-autumn-diesel-bash-2/
LOCATION:Severn V​alley Railway\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250928T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20250126T184421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T135644Z
UID:25141-1759017600-1759103999@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:D1062 Table B
DESCRIPTION:https://svr.co.uk/event/timetable-a/2025-09-28/ \nhttps://svr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/208_Timetable-25A.pdf \nDriver: Darren Shelmerdine\, Secondman: Alan Coley \n 
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/d1062-table-b-31/
LOCATION:Severn V​alley Railway\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20250126T184225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T140753Z
UID:25139-1758931200-1759017599@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:D1062 Table B
DESCRIPTION:https://svr.co.uk/event/b-timetable-2/2025-09-27/ \nhttps://svr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/208_Timetable-25B.pdf \nDriver: Darren Shelmerdine\, Secondman: Mark Miller \n 
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/d1062-table-b-30/
LOCATION:Severn V​alley Railway\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250926T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20250126T183327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T135428Z
UID:25131-1758844800-1758931199@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:D1062 Driver Footplate Experience Course
DESCRIPTION:There is nothing quite like the sight and sound of a diesel locomotive in full cry! Choose your locomotive and experience the power and surge of adrenaline as you take the controls of your favourite Class on our full day Experience\, including a tour of Kidderminster Diesel Depot!Our Diesel Footplate Experiences operate throughout the year utilising our heritage fleet of diesel electric and hydraulic locomotives\, hauling a heavy train in which up to 10 guests travel free of charge. \nWhat’s included: \n\nSafety briefing before the session commences at Bewdley\nTour of the locomotive engine room\, including a start-up procedure demonstration.\nTravel in the cab; driving for 8 miles\, and acting as second man for 8 miles. A further 16 miles is spent in the rear cab of the locomotive (only available when locomotives with 2 cabs are used)\, with the option to spend an additional 32 miles travelling in the train with your guests.\nTravelling a total journey of 32 miles; going through Bewdley Tunnel\, over Victoria Bridge and up Eardington Bank.\nTour of award-winning Kidderminster Diesel Depot\nOnly 4 participants per experience.\nBring along up to 10 guests who can travel in the carriages behind the locomotive free of charge.\nOpportunities for photographs.\nA presentation folder with a certificate and memento of your experience.\n\nDiesel Footplate Experience\, £625.00: \n\n6 June – Class 37\n13 June – Class 42\n27 June – Class 50\n4 July – Class 52 – fully booked\n11 July – Class 37\n18 July – Class 50\n25 July – Class 52 – fully booked\n15 Aug - Class 52\n26 Sep - Class 52\n\nDiesel Footplate Experiences 2025 \nDriver: Alan Berck-May\, Secondman: Mark Taylor (am) \nDriver: Darren Shelmerdine\, Secondman: TBA (pm)
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/d1062-driver-footplate-experience-course-4/
LOCATION:Bewdley\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, Worcestershire\, DY12 1DP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20250126T182925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T135148Z
UID:25129-1757808000-1757894399@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:D1062 Table A
DESCRIPTION:https://svr.co.uk/event/timetable-a/2025-09-14/ \nhttps://svr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/208_Timetable-25A.pdf \n  \nDriver: Alan Berck-May\, Secondman: Alan Coley
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/d1062-table-a-14/
LOCATION:Severn V​alley Railway\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20250127T193900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T134616Z
UID:25157-1757721600-1757807999@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:D1062 Table B
DESCRIPTION:Timetable B \n  \nDriver: Roger Smith\, Secondman: Mark Taylor
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/d1062-table-b-32/
LOCATION:Severn V​alley Railway\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westernlocomotives.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/D1062-at-the-Spring-Gals-cropped.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250907T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20250901T132626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T141501Z
UID:27634-1757116800-1757289599@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:SVR & GB Railfreight Weekend - with D1062!
DESCRIPTION:Drivers: Darren Shelmerdine (Saturday)\, Alan Berck-May (Sunday) \nGet ready for an exciting weekend full of modern and heritage traction\, as we join forces with GB Railfreight for a charity fundraising event. \nWhat to expect from this weekend: ride behind rare mainline diesels\, as well as the best of the SVR’s home-fleet of steam and diesel locomotives. There’ll be attractions along the whole line\, including a beer festival at Kidderminster\, diesel depot visits\, model railways at The Engine House and the chance to see famous steam locomotive GWR 4930 Hagley Hall. Profits from the event will go the the Great Ormond Street Hospital. \nStart planning your day with the timetables: \n\nSaturday 6 September\nSunday 7 September\n\nAttractions include: \n\nSix visiting GBRf mainline locomotives: 73107\, 73136\, 57305\, 66710\, 66719 and 69015 (subject to availability).\nHeritage locomotives\, including GWR 4930 Hagley Hall\, Class 50\, Class 52\, Class 40 and the DMU.\nModel railway exhibition and trade stands at The Engine House\, courtesy of Hornby Magazine.\nMini beer festival at Kidderminster Station.\n40106 working it’s last trains at the SVR before leaving the railway (Sat 6th)\n\nKidderminster Diesel Depot tours \n\nAvailable on a first come\, first served basis\, starting from the Coalyard Miniature Railway station at the end of the car park\, between 10am and 3pm.\nTours last approximately 30 minutes.\nTours are free of charge\, but donations are appreciated.\n\nFor our eagle-eyed enthusiasts\, on Friday 5 September\, travel on a an evening GBRf loco hauled by Branchline Society Railtour to the Gala\, returning to its start-point on Monday 8 September. Details available here. \nPurchase tickets in advance and save up to 20%. Freedom of the Line tickets offer travel all day\, or there are short journey options available from each end of the line to Highley (for The Engine House) or Arley. If you haven’t been to the SVR before\, there are some suggestions of how to spend the day on the itineraries page.
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/svr-gb-railfreight-weekend-with-d1062/
LOCATION:Severn V​alley Railway\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250822T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250822T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20250710T165157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T110557Z
UID:27497-1755820800-1755907199@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:Class 52 Driver Footplate Experience Course
DESCRIPTION:There is nothing quite like the sight and sound of a diesel locomotive in full cry! Choose your locomotive and experience the power and surge of adrenaline as you take the controls of your favourite Class on our full day Experience\, including a tour of Kidderminster Diesel Depot!Our Diesel Footplate Experiences operate throughout the year utilising our heritage fleet of diesel electric and hydraulic locomotives\, hauling a heavy train in which up to 10 guests travel free of charge. \nWhat’s included: \n\nSafety briefing before the session commences at Bewdley\nTour of the locomotive engine room\, including a start-up procedure demonstration.\nTravel in the cab; driving for 8 miles\, and acting as second man for 8 miles. A further 16 miles is spent in the rear cab of the locomotive (only available when locomotives with 2 cabs are used)\, with the option to spend an additional 32 miles travelling in the train with your guests.\nTravelling a total journey of 32 miles; going through Bewdley Tunnel\, over Victoria Bridge and up Eardington Bank.\nTour of award-winning Kidderminster Diesel Depot\nOnly 4 participants per experience.\nBring along up to 10 guests who can travel in the carriages behind the locomotive free of charge.\nOpportunities for photographs.\nA presentation folder with a certificate and memento of your experience.\n\nDiesel Footplate Experience\, £625.00: \n\n6 June – Class 37\n13 June – Class 42\n27 June – Class 50\n4 July – Class 52 – fully booked\n11 July – Class 37\n18 July – Class 50\n25 July – Class 52 – (postponed to 11 Aug)\n8 Aug - Class 50\n11 Aug - Class 52 - (fully booked AM only)\n12 Sep - Class 50\n22 Aug - Class 52 - (fully booked PM only)\n15 Aug - Class 52 - (fully booked)\n26 Sep - Class 52 - (fully booked)\n10 Oct - Class 40\n17 Oct - Class 46\n\nDiesel Footplate Experiences 2025 \nDriver: Alan Berck-May; Secondman: Mark Taylor (AM) \nTBA (PM)
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/class-52-driver-footplate-experience-course-pm-only/
LOCATION:Bewdley\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, Worcestershire\, DY12 1DP\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westernlocomotives.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Alan-Berck-May-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250817T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250817T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20250126T182553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T162310Z
UID:25125-1755388800-1755475199@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:D1062 Timetable B (one round trip)
DESCRIPTION:Timetable B \nDriver: Roger Smith \nSecondman: Joshua Eaton
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/d1062-table-b-28/
LOCATION:Severn V​alley Railway\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westernlocomotives.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/D1062-on-1M5-at-KR.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250816T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20250126T182409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T162012Z
UID:25123-1755302400-1755388799@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:D1062 Timetable D (two round trips)
DESCRIPTION:Timetable D \nDriver: Roger Smith \nSecondman: Alan Coley
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/d1062-table-d-two-round-trips/
LOCATION:Severn V​alley Railway\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westernlocomotives.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/D1062-B-end-on-1V38-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250815T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250815T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20250126T182004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T161625Z
UID:25121-1755216000-1755302399@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:D1062 Driver Footplate Experience Course
DESCRIPTION:There is nothing quite like the sight and sound of a diesel locomotive in full cry! Choose your locomotive and experience the power and surge of adrenaline as you take the controls of your favourite Class on our full day Experience\, including a tour of Kidderminster Diesel Depot!Our Diesel Footplate Experiences operate throughout the year utilising our heritage fleet of diesel electric and hydraulic locomotives\, hauling a heavy train in which up to 10 guests travel free of charge. \nWhat’s included: \n\nSafety briefing before the session commences at Bewdley\nTour of the locomotive engine room\, including a start-up procedure demonstration.\nTravel in the cab; driving for 8 miles\, and acting as second man for 8 miles. A further 16 miles is spent in the rear cab of the locomotive (only available when locomotives with 2 cabs are used)\, with the option to spend an additional 32 miles travelling in the train with your guests.\nTravelling a total journey of 32 miles; going through Bewdley Tunnel\, over Victoria Bridge and up Eardington Bank.\nTour of award-winning Kidderminster Diesel Depot\nOnly 4 participants per experience.\nBring along up to 10 guests who can travel in the carriages behind the locomotive free of charge.\nOpportunities for photographs.\nA presentation folder with a certificate and memento of your experience.\n\nDiesel Footplate Experience\, £625.00: \n\n6 June – Class 37\n13 June – Class 42\n27 June – Class 50\n4 July – Class 52 – fully booked\n11 July – Class 37\n18 July – Class 50\n25 July – Class 52 – fully booked\n15 Aug - Class 52\n26 Sep - Class 52\n\nDiesel Footplate Experiences 2025 \nDriver: Roger Smith (AM)\nSecondmand: Mark Taylor (AM) \nDriver: TBA (PM)\nSecondman: TBA (PM)
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/d1062-driver-footplate-experience-course-3/
LOCATION:Bewdley\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, Worcestershire\, DY12 1DP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250814T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250814T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20250126T181725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T161220Z
UID:25119-1755129600-1755215999@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:D1062 Timetable B (one round trip)
DESCRIPTION:Timetable B \nhttps://svr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/208_Timetable-25B.pdf \nDriver: TBA \nSecondman: Mark Taylor
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/d1062-table-b-27/
LOCATION:Severn V​alley Railway\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westernlocomotives.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/D1040-1M74.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250813T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250813T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20250126T181408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T161057Z
UID:25117-1755043200-1755129599@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:D1062 Timetable B (one round trip)
DESCRIPTION:Timetable B \nhttps://svr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/208_Timetable-25B.pdf \nDriver: Darren Shelmerdine \nSecondman: Mark Taylor
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/d1062-table-b-26/
LOCATION:Severn V​alley Railway\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westernlocomotives.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Table-B.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250812T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250812T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20250126T181114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T160820Z
UID:25115-1754956800-1755043199@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:D1062 Timetable B (one round trip)
DESCRIPTION:Timetable B \nhttps://svr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/208_Timetable-25B.pdf \nDriver: Darren Shelmerdine \nSecondman: Mark Taylor
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/d1062-table-b-25/
LOCATION:Severn V​alley Railway\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westernlocomotives.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/D1062-@-KR-Eng-Line-2-002.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250811T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250811T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20250108T125957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T110810Z
UID:17652-1754870400-1754956799@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:Class 52 Driver Footplate Experience Course (PM only)
DESCRIPTION:There is nothing quite like the sight and sound of a diesel locomotive in full cry! Choose your locomotive and experience the power and surge of adrenaline as you take the controls of your favourite Class on our full day Experience\, including a tour of Kidderminster Diesel Depot!Our Diesel Footplate Experiences operate throughout the year utilising our heritage fleet of diesel electric and hydraulic locomotives\, hauling a heavy train in which up to 10 guests travel free of charge. \nWhat’s included: \n\nSafety briefing before the session commences at Bewdley\nTour of the locomotive engine room\, including a start-up procedure demonstration.\nTravel in the cab; driving for 8 miles\, and acting as second man for 8 miles. A further 16 miles is spent in the rear cab of the locomotive (only available when locomotives with 2 cabs are used)\, with the option to spend an additional 32 miles travelling in the train with your guests.\nTravelling a total journey of 32 miles; going through Bewdley Tunnel\, over Victoria Bridge and up Eardington Bank.\nTour of award-winning Kidderminster Diesel Depot\nOnly 4 participants per experience.\nBring along up to 10 guests who can travel in the carriages behind the locomotive free of charge.\nOpportunities for photographs.\nA presentation folder with a certificate and memento of your experience.\n\nDiesel Footplate Experience\, £625.00: \n\n6 June – Class 37\n13 June – Class 42\n27 June – Class 50\n4 July – Class 52 – fully booked\n11 July – Class 37\n18 July – Class 50\n25 July – Class 52 – (postponed to 11 Aug)\n8 Aug - Class 50\n11 Aug - Class 52 - (fully booked AM only)\n12 Sep - Class 50\n22 Aug - Class 52 - (fully booked PM only)\n15 Aug - Class 52 - (fully booked)\n26 Sep - Class 52 - (fully booked)\n10 Oct - Class 40\n17 Oct - Class 46\n\nDiesel Footplate Experiences 2025 \nDriver: Darren Shelmerdine \nSecondman: TBA
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/class-52-driver-footplate-experience-course-2/
LOCATION:Bewdley\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, Worcestershire\, DY12 1DP\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westernlocomotives.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Darren-Fiona-DFE.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250801T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250803T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20250126T180701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T104623Z
UID:25110-1754006400-1754265599@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:Railway 200 Derby (WLA Present with Sales Stand)
DESCRIPTION:As part of this year’s Railway 200 celebrations\, Alstom’s historic Derby Litchurch Lane Works will be front and centre\, as its host the largest temporary gathering of trains and rail-related exhibits in a generation – The Greatest Gathering. \nThis three-day festival will feature more than 50 iconic vehicles from the past\, present and future of the railways\, and marks the first time in over 50 years that the train factory has been open to the general public.\nDerby Litchurch Lane is one of the world’s largest rolling stock factories\, and the only UK facility that designs\, engineers\, builds and tests trains for domestic and export markets. The factory was opened by the Midland Railway in 1876 and the city of Derby has been building trains continually since 1839. In 2022\, Derby was chosen by the Government as the home of Great British Railways following a vote by the public between contender cities. \nWhat is Railway 200?\nThe Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR) opened on September 27\, 1825\, connecting places\, people\, communities and ideas\, and ultimately transforming the world. Railway 200 is a year-long nationwide partnership-led campaign to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway and inspire a new generation of young pioneering talent to choose a career in rail. \nThe first locomotive to run on the S&DR – Locomotion No. 1 – was built by the Newcastle upon Tyne-based Robert Stephenson and Company. It was the first company in the world created specifically to build railway engines and later manufactured several of the first locomotives for other countries. Through successive mergers\, Robert Stephenson and Company became part of Alstom in 1989\, giving the company a direct link to the dawn of the railways and making it the custodian of a unique legacy. \nAlthough born in Great Britain\, rail quickly spread across the globe. Railway 200 will showcase how the railway shaped and continues to shape our lives. A wide variety of activities and events – across the UK and around the world – are being planned to celebrate rail’s remarkable past\, its role today and its importance to a sustainable future.
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/25110/
LOCATION:Derby\, Litchurch Lane Works\, Derby\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westernlocomotives.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/The-Greatest-Gathering.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20241016T134522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T134522Z
UID:15398-1752327000-1752336000@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:Committee Meeting at Kidderminster
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/committee-meeting-at-kidderminster-2/
LOCATION:SVR Kidderminster Railway Museum\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, Worcestershire\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westernlocomotives.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/WLA-Committee.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250710T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20250108T134217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T152534Z
UID:17656-1752175800-1752181200@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:WLA Board Meeting by Zoom
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/wla-board-meeting-by-zoom-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westernlocomotives.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Board-Room-with-Sea-View.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250706T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250706T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20250126T175548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T102655Z
UID:25108-1751760000-1751846399@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:D1062 Trains Through The Ages Event
DESCRIPTION:On 5-6 July\, we will be showcasing trains through the ages with a busy timetable of trains\, the opportunity to visit the Railway 200 Exhibition Train and lots to see and do along the line. \nWhat to expect at Trains Through The Ages: our two day festival of trains through the ages will feature both guest and home locomotives operating a busy timetable between Kidderminster and Hampton Loade. If you and your family love railways\, this is the place to be! Ride behind as many engines as you can in historic carriages\, visit The Engine House at Highley to break your day (open 9.30am-5.00pm\, last entry 4.30pm)\, and sample the finest real-ales in our pubs. You’ll be able to see modern rail vehicles and visit Inspiration\, the Railway 200 Exhibition Train. Perfect for those young and old\, experience the Severn Valley! \nLocomotives in service: \n\nLMS 46115 Scots Guardsman\, paired with our BR maroon carriages\, with thanks to David Smith and West Coast Railways.\nGWR 4930 Hagley Hall\, paired with GWR carriages.\nGWR 1450\, operating in push-pull mode with an Autocoach.\nLMS Stanier Mogul 13268\, paired with LMS carriages and a pre-grouping goods train.\n1877-built Chaloner and 1902-built ‘Holy War’\, narrow gauge footplate rides at The Engine House.\nBR Class 52 D1062 Western Courier - Driver: Roger Smith\, Secondman: Joshua Eaton \nBR Class 50 50033 Glorious.\nBR Class 108 DMU\n\nAttractions include: \n\nIntensive timetable with steam and diesel trains from 9am to 7pm.\nRide in beautifully restored and historic carriages\, dating from the 1910s-1950s.\nUpgrade to First Class in carriage LMS 7511 behind 46115 Scots Guardsman (additional charge applies).\nSee inside HydroFLEX\, the UK’s first hydrogen-ready passenger train\, developed and tested by Porterbrook in Warwickshire\, on display at Kidderminster.\nBranchline trains of the 1900s with steam-powered Autotrain hauled by GWR 1450\, and our resident DMU railcar.\n19th century narrow gauge locomotives on display and in operation at The Engine House\, offering footplate rides from 10.30am-4.00pm.\nFlypast by a Lancaster Bomber\, with thanks to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – the most famous and successful RAF heavy bomber of World War Two (subject to availability).\nVisit Inspiration\, The Railway 200 Exhibition Train; explore the railway’s 200-year story of innovation\, brought to life by interactive exhibitions and hands-on activities. Reserve your free tickets.\nModern rail vehicles on display at Kidderminster.\nIntensive timetable with full trains running between Kidderminster and Hampton Loade and local trains too.\n\nhttps://svr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/208_Timetable-Railway-200-Saturday-5-July-and-Sunday-6-July.pdf
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/d1062-table-b-24/
LOCATION:Severn V​alley Railway\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westernlocomotives.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/D1062-at-H-Loade-1V54.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250705T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20250126T175328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T102814Z
UID:25106-1751702400-1751734800@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:D1062 Trains Through The Ages Event
DESCRIPTION:On 5-6 July\, we will be showcasing trains through the ages with a busy timetable of trains\, the opportunity to visit the Railway 200 Exhibition Train and lots to see and do along the line. \nWhat to expect at Trains Through The Ages: our two day festival of trains through the ages will feature both guest and home locomotives operating a busy timetable between Kidderminster and Hampton Loade. If you and your family love railways\, this is the place to be! Ride behind as many engines as you can in historic carriages\, visit The Engine House at Highley to break your day (open 9.30am-5.00pm\, last entry 4.30pm)\, and sample the finest real-ales in our pubs. You’ll be able to see modern rail vehicles and visit Inspiration\, the Railway 200 Exhibition Train. Perfect for those young and old\, experience the Severn Valley! \nLocomotives in service: \n\nLMS 46115 Scots Guardsman\, paired with our BR maroon carriages\, with thanks to David Smith and West Coast Railways.\nGWR 4930 Hagley Hall\, paired with GWR carriages.\nGWR 1450\, operating in push-pull mode with an Autocoach.\nLMS Stanier Mogul 13268\, paired with LMS carriages and a pre-grouping goods train.\n1877-built Chaloner and 1902-built ‘Holy War’\, narrow gauge footplate rides at The Engine House.\nBR Class 52 D1062 Western Courier. Driver: Roger Smith\, Secondman: Alan Berck-May \nBR Class 50 50033 Glorious.\nBR Class 108 DMU\n\nAttractions include: \n\nIntensive timetable with steam and diesel trains from 9am to 7pm.\nRide in beautifully restored and historic carriages\, dating from the 1910s-1950s.\nUpgrade to First Class in carriage LMS 7511 behind 46115 Scots Guardsman (additional charge applies).\nSee inside HydroFLEX\, the UK’s first hydrogen-ready passenger train\, developed and tested by Porterbrook in Warwickshire\, on display at Kidderminster.\nBranchline trains of the 1900s with steam-powered Autotrain hauled by GWR 1450\, and our resident DMU railcar.\n19th century narrow gauge locomotives on display and in operation at The Engine House\, offering footplate rides from 10.30am-4.00pm.\nFlypast by a Lancaster Bomber\, with thanks to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight – the most famous and successful RAF heavy bomber of World War Two (subject to availability).\nVisit Inspiration\, The Railway 200 Exhibition Train; explore the railway’s 200-year story of innovation\, brought to life by interactive exhibitions and hands-on activities. Reserve your free tickets.\nModern rail vehicles on display at Kidderminster.\nIntensive timetable with full trains running between Kidderminster and Hampton Loade and local trains too.\n\n  \n  \nhttps://svr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/208_Timetable-Railway-200-Saturday-5-July-and-Sunday-6-July.pdf
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/d1062-table-c-two-round-trips-3/
LOCATION:Severn V​alley Railway\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westernlocomotives.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/D1062-at-KR-1A75.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250704T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250704T235959
DTSTAMP:20260404T120812
CREATED:20250108T125752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250126T183738Z
UID:17650-1751587200-1751673599@westernlocomotives.com
SUMMARY:Class 52 Driver Footplate Experience Course
DESCRIPTION:There is nothing quite like the sight and sound of a diesel locomotive in full cry! Choose your locomotive and experience the power and surge of adrenaline as you take the controls of your favourite Class on our full day Experience\, including a tour of Kidderminster Diesel Depot!Our Diesel Footplate Experiences operate throughout the year utilising our heritage fleet of diesel electric and hydraulic locomotives\, hauling a heavy train in which up to 10 guests travel free of charge. \nWhat’s included: \n\nSafety briefing before the session commences at Bewdley\nTour of the locomotive engine room\, including a start-up procedure demonstration.\nTravel in the cab; driving for 8 miles\, and acting as second man for 8 miles. A further 16 miles is spent in the rear cab of the locomotive (only available when locomotives with 2 cabs are used)\, with the option to spend an additional 32 miles travelling in the train with your guests.\nTravelling a total journey of 32 miles; going through Bewdley Tunnel\, over Victoria Bridge and up Eardington Bank.\nTour of award-winning Kidderminster Diesel Depot\nOnly 4 participants per experience.\nBring along up to 10 guests who can travel in the carriages behind the locomotive free of charge.\nOpportunities for photographs.\nA presentation folder with a certificate and memento of your experience.\n\nDiesel Footplate Experience\, £625.00: \n\n6 June – Class 37\n13 June – Class 42\n27 June – Class 50\n4 July – Class 52 – fully booked\n11 July – Class 37\n18 July – Class 50\n25 July – Class 52 – fully booked\n15 Aug - Class 52\n26 Sep - Class 52\n\nDiesel Footplate Experiences 2025
URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/class-52-driver-footplate-experience-course/
LOCATION:Bewdley\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, Worcestershire\, DY12 1DP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
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