Western Locomotive Association

D1062 Timetable 1 (two round trips)
2025-05-27 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-05-26 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
Timetable 1

Driver: Darren Shelmerdine
Secondman: Alan Berck-May

D1062 Timetable 1 (two round trips)
2025-05-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
Timetable 1

Driver: Paul Walker
Secondman: Joshua Eaton

D1062 Timetable 2 (Two round trips)
2025-05-24 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
Timetable 2

Driver: Paul Walker
Secondman: Mark Taylor

SVR Spring Diesel Festival
2025-05-15 00:00 - 2025-05-18 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
There will be a feat of diesel traction across four intensively-timetabled days at the Spring Diesel Festival, taking place from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 May 2025.
The line-up will feature plenty of visiting locomotive, both modern and heritage locomotives.
Full Timetable and locomotive workings available from the following link:
Spring Diesel Festival 2025 Timetable

D1062 Timetable 1 (two trips)
2025-05-11 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
Timetable 1

Driver: Ben Darby
Secondman: Joshua Eaton

D1062 Timetable 1 (two trips)
2025-05-10 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom

SVR Model Railway Weekend
2025-05-03 00:00 - 2025-05-04 23:59 | Highley Engine House, The Engine House, Higley, Shropshire, WV16 6NZ, United Kingdom
Join us for a celebration of slightly smaller trains during our Spring Model Railway Weekend at The Engine House, Highley.
After travelling to Highley station by heritage train (full-size, of course!) on the 16-mile, standard gauge line, prepare yourself for a feast of everything scaled down. Around 30 of the UK’s most popular displays and layouts will be on display at our Highley Visitor Centre.
The event is taking place from 10.45am to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm). Admission is free, but there is very limited parking, so the best way to travel to the show is by train.
No matter whether you like O Gauge, OO Gauge or N Gauge, or something even smaller, there’ll be something for you!

Working Members Meeting - Kidderminster Museum
2025-03-15 12:30 - 15:30 | SVR Kidderminster Railway Museum, Station Approach, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom

WLA Board Meeting by Zoom
2025-02-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Zoom

Committee Meeting by Zoom
2025-02-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Zoom

Board Meeting by Zoom
2024-12-05 07:30 - 21:00 | Zoom

Annual General Meeting at Kidderminster
2024-11-02 12:30 - 17:00 | SVR Kidderminster Railway Museum, Station Approach, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom

SVR O Gauge Get Together
2024-10-19 00:00 - 2024-10-20 23:59 | Highley Engine House, The Engine House, Higley, Shropshire, WV16 6NZ, United Kingdom
Celebrating its fourth year, the O Gauge Get Together returns in 2024 to take over The Engine House Visitor Centre for a celebration of railway modelling in 1:43.5 scale. See 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. Detailed information will be available from the SVR in the coming months, so please check back closer to the event date.
The Engine House is open from 10.30am-5.15pm on Saturday, and 10.30am-4.15pm on Sunday.

Committee Meeting at Kidderminster
2024-10-12 13:30 - 17:00 | SVR Kidderminster Railway Museum, Station Approach, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
Minutes of Previous Meeting, held on 6 July 2024 can be seen by clicking HERE.
WLA Committee Meeting Minutes - 6 July 2024

SVR Autumn Diesel Bash
2024-10-03 00:00 - 2024-10-06 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
The SVR is gearing up for an almighty celebration of diesel hydraulics (with a few diesel electrics thrown in for good measure) at our four-day event Autumn Diesel Bash, running between Thursday 3 – Sunday 6 October 2024. The SVR will be announcing the line-up on this page a bit nearer the time.

DAY TICKET

Pre-booked prices
Adult – £38.00 Child (aged 4-17)/Member – £25.00 Small Family (1ad+2ch) – £68.50 Large Family (2ad+4ch) – £102.50
On the day prices
Adult £42.00 and Child (aged 4-17)/Member £28.00

TWO DAY MULTI-DAY ROVER

Pre-booked prices
Adult – £61.00 – Child (aged 4-17)/Member – £41.50
On the day prices
Adult – £68.00 – Child (aged 4-17)/Member – £46.00

THREE DAY MULTI-DAY ROVER

Pre-booked prices
Adult – £85.50 – Child (aged 4-17)/Member – £58.00
On the day prices
Adult – £95.00 – Child (aged 4-17)/Member – £64.50

FOUR DAY MULTI-DAY ROVER

Pre-booked prices
Adult – £110.00 – Child (aged 4-17)/Member – £73.50
On the day prices
Adult – £122.00 – Child (aged 4-17)/Member – £81.50

D1062 Driver Footplate Experience Course
2024-09-16 00:00 - 23:59 | Bewdley, Station Approach, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY12 1DP, United Kingdom
AM: Driver: Roger Smith, Secondman: Mark Taylor
PM: TBA
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 the SVR's full day Experience, including a tour of Kidderminster Diesel Depot!The SVR's 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.
What’s included:

Safety briefing before the session commences at Bewdley
Tour of the locomotive engine room, including a start-up procedure demonstration.
Travel 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.
Travelling a total journey of 32 miles; going through Bewdley Tunnel, over Victoria Bridge and up Eardington Bank.
Tour of award-winning Kidderminster Diesel Depot
Only 4 participants per experience.
Bring along up to 10 guests who can travel in the carriages behind the locomotive free of charge.
Opportunities for photographs.
A presentation folder with a certificate and memento of your experience.

Price: £600
2024 Dates:
Monday 10 June – D1062 FULLY BOOKED
Monday 17 June – 37263
Monday 24 June – 40106
Monday 1 July – 46045
Monday 8 July – Class 50
Monday 15 July – D821
Monday 19 August – D1062 FULLY BOOKED
Monday 2 September – D821
Monday 9 September – 37263
Monday 16 September – D1062 FULLY BOOKED
Monday 30 September – Class 50

D1062 Table A
2024-09-15 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
WTT-2024-Table A

Driver: Roger Smith, Secondman: Mark Taylor

D1062 Table B
2024-09-14 00:00 - 23:59, 2024-08-22 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
WTT-2024-Table B

Driver: Paul Walker, Secondman: Mark Taylor

D1062 Table C (Two Round Trips) Fish, Chips & Beer!
2024-08-24 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
WTT-2024-Table C

Driver: Roger Smith + Ex Old Oak Common Men!
Secondman: Jack Walker
A classic Thousand with classic Fish, Chips & Real Ale…!
Join us on Saturday, 24th August, where D1062 Western Courier will be powering the 12.15pm & 3.35pm departures from Kidderminster, where you can purchase cask ale supplied by the award winning Bewdley Brewery, from the bar car!
Originally built in 1937, Gresley Buffet Car No. 643 ran into BR ownership, painted blue & grey around 1965 (this type of coach was often Western hauled on BR Western Region), before being withdrawn in 1976. The coach has since been thoroughly overhauled and is the centrepiece to the SVR’s LNER set, specially fitted out to provide beer from the pumps!
Also available on the day will be the classic favourite - fish & chips, freshly prepared from Captain Cod’s Fish Bar, which can be collected from the SVR’s friendly meet & greet team on the concourse at Kidderminster, ready to eat on the 12.15pm & 3.35pm departures. Tickets for the meal must be purchased from the SVR in advance.
Relive the good old days, with classic Fish, Chips & Real Ale to the classic sound of a Thousand, ready to transport you back in time…!
https://svr.co.uk/event/fish-and-chips-train/2024-08-24/

D1062 Table B
2024-08-21 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
WTT-2024-Table B

Driver: Darren Shelmerdine, Secondman: Mark Taylor

D1062 Table B
2024-08-20 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
WTT-2024-Table B

Driver: Bob Dunn, Secondman: Richard Heap

D1062 Diesel Footplate Experience Course
2024-08-19 00:00 - 23:59 | Bewdley, Station Approach, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY12 1DP, United Kingdom
Drivers: Ben Darby + Darren Shelmerdine, Secondman: Mark Taylor + TBA
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 the SVR's full day Experience, including a tour of Kidderminster Diesel Depot!The SVR's 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.
What’s included:

Safety briefing before the session commences at Bewdley
Tour of the locomotive engine room, including a start-up procedure demonstration.
Travel 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.
Travelling a total journey of 32 miles; going through Bewdley Tunnel, over Victoria Bridge and up Eardington Bank.
Tour of award-winning Kidderminster Diesel Depot
Only 4 participants per experience.
Bring along up to 10 guests who can travel in the carriages behind the locomotive free of charge.
Opportunities for photographs.
A presentation folder with a certificate and memento of your experience.

Price: £600
2024 Dates:
Monday 10 June – D1062 FULLY BOOKED
Monday 17 June – 37263
Monday 24 June – 40106
Monday 1 July – 46045
Monday 8 July – Class 50
Monday 15 July – D821
Monday 19 August – D1062 FULLY BOOKED
Monday 2 September – D821
Monday 9 September – 37263
Monday 16 September – D1062 FULLY BOOKED
Monday 30 September – Class 50

D1062 Table B
2024-08-18 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
WTT-2024-Table B

Driver: Darren Shelmerdine, Secondman: Andy Eynon

Fund Raising & Sales Meeting
2024-08-17 09:00 - 12:00 | SVR Kidderminster Railway Museum, Station Approach, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
I am pleased to say that I have booked the former nursery room at Kidderminster Railway Museum from 09.00 to 12.00 on Saturday August 17th for our meeting to which you are all invited.
The focus will be on fundraising led by Mike T but I will also take the opportunity for a sales update and general discussion.
Peter Bamber, Sales Officer - Western Locomotive Association

D1062 Table C (Two Round Trips)
2024-08-17 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
WTT-2024-Table C

Driver: Darren Shelmerdine, Secondman: Alan Coley

SVR Vintage Transport Extravaganza
2024-08-10 00:00 - 2024-08-11 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
The SVR’s vehicular spectacular bursts into life across a whole weekend, as the Vintage Transport Extravaganza welcomes vehicles from all eras to each station on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August 2024. If you like vintage vehicles, own a classic car or have always dreamed of owning a traction engine, then the Severn Valley Railway is the place to visit this August. All attractions are subject to availability. Vehicles will be on display between 10am and 4pm.
The SVR will be publishing more detailed information a bit closer to the event.

D1062 Table B
2024-08-01 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
WTT-2024-Table B

Driver: Roger Smith, Secondman: Mark Taylor

D1062 Table B
2024-07-31 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
WTT-2024-Table B

Driver: Roger Smith
Secondman: Mark Taylor
