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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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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Severn Valley Railway":MAILTO:contact@svrlive.com
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SUMMARY:WLA Board Meeting by Zoom
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URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/wla-board-meeting-by-zoom-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Committee Meeting at Kidderminster
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URL:https://westernlocomotives.com/event/committee-meeting-at-kidderminster-2/
LOCATION:SVR Kidderminster Railway Museum\, Station Approach\, Kidderminster\, Worcestershire\, DY10 1QX\, United Kingdom
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