Celebrating Heritage: SVR's Volunteers and Milestones
Key Ideas
- The film highlights the passion and dedication of Severn Valley Railway's volunteers, from founding fathers to new members.
- SVR celebrates its 60th anniversary with a special event featuring steam and diesel trains, live music, fairground attractions, and more.
- Special guests like the iconic 'Tornado' and the UK's first hydrogen-ready passenger train, HydroFLEX, are part of upcoming events.
- An exhibition train named 'Inspiration' will be at the SVR showcasing the Railway 200 event, offering free tickets via the official website.
A film showcasing volunteers from Severn Valley Railway (SVR) emphasizes the talent and dedication within the organization, encompassing original founding fathers like Columb Howell and young volunteers like Alex Cleall. The film aims to display the passion for SVR and the immense effort behind running a heritage railway. SVR, now a leading heritage attraction, owes its success to the vision of the preservationists. The upcoming 60th-anniversary celebration on July 26 and 27 will feature a Swinging Sixties event with various attractions. Notably, the Railway 200 event on July 5 and 6 will host special guests like the iconic 'Tornado' and the UK's first hydrogen-ready passenger train, HydroFLEX. An exhibition train named 'Inspiration' will be available from June 27 to July 6, showcasing the Railway 200 event; free tickets are available through the official website, offering a historical journey for visitors.