Western Locomotive Association

D1062 Table B
2024-09-14 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/London) | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
WTT-2024-Table B

Driver: Paul Walker, Secondman: Mark Taylor

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 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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

Working Members Meeting - Kidderminster Museum
2025-03-15 12:30 - 15:30 | SVR Kidderminster Railway Museum, Station Approach, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, 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!

D1062 Timetable 1 (two trips)
2025-05-10 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
https://svr.co.uk/event/timetable-1/2025-05-10/
Driver: Darren Shelmerdine
Secondman: Alan Berck-May

D1062 Timetable 1 (two trips)
2025-05-11 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
https://svr.co.uk/event/timetable-1/2025-05-11/
Driver: Ben Darby
Secondman: Joshua Eaton

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 2 (Two round trips)
2025-05-24 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
https://svr.co.uk/event/timetable-2/2025-05-24/
Driver: Paul Walker
Secondman: Mark Taylor

D1062 Timetable 1 (two round trips)
2025-05-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
https://svr.co.uk/event/timetable-1/2025-05-25/
Driver: Paul Walker
Secondman: Joshua Eaton

D1062 Timetable 1 (two round trips)
2025-05-26 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
https://svr.co.uk/event/timetable-1/2025-05-26/
Driver: Darren Shelmerdine
Secondman: Alan Berck-May

D1062 Timetable 1 (two round trips)
2025-05-27 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
https://svr.co.uk/event/timetable-1/2025-05-27/
Driver: Darren Shelmerdine
Secondman: Alan Berck-May

D1062 Timetable 1 (two round trips)
2025-05-28 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
https://svr.co.uk/event/timetable-1/2025-05-28/
Driver: Darren Shelmerdine
Secondman: Alan Berck-May

D1062 Timetable 1 (two round trips)
2025-05-29 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
https://svr.co.uk/event/timetable-1/2025-05-29/
Driver: Iain White
Secondman: Mark Taylor

D1062 Timetable 1 (Three trips to HL with Load 10 + 7802!)
2025-05-30 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
Update:

Friday the 30th of May

Due to how busy our trains are we are having to up the number of carriages, but due to diners being attached on Friday this week, the steam set exceeds the length of the run round at Hampton Loade and therefore will be top and tail with a Diesel.

D1062 moves from the booked diesel turn to work the top and tail job, which is load 10 with a Steam loco on the rear. 20048 then comes into play on the booked diesel turn on load 7.

Friday Diagrams will be:-

S1

D1062 10.15 KR - HL with 7802 on Rear.

7802 11.25 HL - KR with D1062 on Rear.

D1062 13.00 KR - HL with 7802 on Rear.

7802 14.10 HL - KR with D1062 on Rear.

D1062 15.45 KR - HL with 7802 on Rear.

7802 16.58 HL - KR with D1062 on Rear.

S2

20048 11.15 KR - HL

20048 12.30 HL - KR

20048 14.05 KR - HL

20048 15.18 HL - KR

Driver: Roger Smith
Secondman: Stephen Tripp

D1062 Timetable 2 (Two round trips)
2025-05-31 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
https://svr.co.uk/event/timetable-2/2025-05-31/
Driver: Roger Smith
Secondman: Stephen Tripp

D1062 Timetable 1 (two round trips)
2025-06-01 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
https://svr.co.uk/event/timetable-1/2025-06-01/

Driver: Roger Smith
Secondman: Mark Taylor

D1062 SVR Supporters Day (Two Round Trips)
2025-06-20 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
Special Timetable (CLICK HERE)
Diagram S3 for Friday, 20 June 2025

Driver: Roger Smith
Secondman: Paul Davis-White
Trainee: Jack Walker

D1062 Timetable 1 (Two round trips)
2025-06-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
https://svr.co.uk/event/timetable-1/2025-06-21/

Driver: Roger Smith
Secondman: Mark Taylor

D1062 Timetable 1 (Two round trips)
2025-06-22 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
https://svr.co.uk/event/timetable-1/2025-06-22/
Driver: Paul Walker
Secondman: Mark Taylor

Class 52 Driver Footplate Experience Course
2025-07-04 00:00 - 23:59 | Bewdley, Station Approach, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY12 1DP, United Kingdom
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.
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.

Diesel Footplate Experience, £625.00:

6 June – Class 37
13 June – Class 42
27 June – Class 50
4 July – Class 52 – fully booked
11 July – Class 37
18 July – Class 50
25 July – Class 52 – fully booked
15 Aug - Class 52
26 Sep - Class 52

Diesel Footplate Experiences 2025

D1062 Trains Through The Ages Event
2025-07-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
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.
What 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!
Locomotives in service:

LMS 46115 Scots Guardsman, paired with our BR maroon carriages, with thanks to David Smith and West Coast Railways.
GWR 4930 Hagley Hall, paired with GWR carriages.
GWR 1450, operating in push-pull mode with an Autocoach.
LMS Stanier Mogul 13268, paired with LMS carriages and a pre-grouping goods train.
1877-built Chaloner and 1902-built ‘Holy War’, narrow gauge footplate rides at The Engine House.
BR Class 52 D1062 Western Courier. Driver: Roger Smith, Secondman: Alan Berck-May
BR Class 50 50033 Glorious.
BR Class 108 DMU

Attractions include:

Intensive timetable with steam and diesel trains from 9am to 7pm.
Ride in beautifully restored and historic carriages, dating from the 1910s-1950s.
Upgrade to First Class in carriage LMS 7511 behind 46115 Scots Guardsman (additional charge applies).
See inside HydroFLEX, the UK’s first hydrogen-ready passenger train, developed and tested by Porterbrook in Warwickshire, on display at Kidderminster.
Branchline trains of the 1900s with steam-powered Autotrain hauled by GWR 1450, and our resident DMU railcar.
19th century narrow gauge locomotives on display and in operation at The Engine House, offering footplate rides from 10.30am-4.00pm.
Flypast 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).
Visit 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.
Modern rail vehicles on display at Kidderminster.
Intensive timetable with full trains running between Kidderminster and Hampton Loade and local trains too.

https://svr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/208_Timetable-Railway-200-Saturday-5-July-and-Sunday-6-July.pdf

D1062 Trains Through The Ages Event
2025-07-06 00:00 - 23:59 | Severn V​alley Railway, Station Approach, Kidderminster, DY10 1QX, United Kingdom
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.
What 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!
Locomotives in service:

LMS 46115 Scots Guardsman, paired with our BR maroon carriages, with thanks to David Smith and West Coast Railways.
GWR 4930 Hagley Hall, paired with GWR carriages.
GWR 1450, operating in push-pull mode with an Autocoach.
LMS Stanier Mogul 13268, paired with LMS carriages and a pre-grouping goods train.
1877-built Chaloner and 1902-built ‘Holy War’, narrow gauge footplate rides at The Engine House.
BR Class 52 D1062 Western Courier - Driver: Roger Smith, Secondman: Joshua Eaton
BR Class 50 50033 Glorious.
BR Class 108 DMU

Attractions include:

Intensive timetable with steam and diesel trains from 9am to 7pm.
Ride in beautifully restored and historic carriages, dating from the 1910s-1950s.
Upgrade to First Class in carriage LMS 7511 behind 46115 Scots Guardsman (additional charge applies).
See inside HydroFLEX, the UK’s first hydrogen-ready passenger train, developed and tested by Porterbrook in Warwickshire, on display at Kidderminster.
Branchline trains of the 1900s with steam-powered Autotrain hauled by GWR 1450, and our resident DMU railcar.
19th century narrow gauge locomotives on display and in operation at The Engine House, offering footplate rides from 10.30am-4.00pm.
Flypast 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).
Visit 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.
Modern rail vehicles on display at Kidderminster.
Intensive timetable with full trains running between Kidderminster and Hampton Loade and local trains too.

https://svr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/208_Timetable-Railway-200-Saturday-5-July-and-Sunday-6-July.pdf
