Severn Valley Railway

I am so glad that you can write a review on the Severn Vally railway, it is one of my favourite days out and has been for a long time now, you would not thinksomething so simple as a steam training, running alon the countryside could make soneone so happy! But it dies so let me explain why!!.... Growing up close to Kidderminster, where one of the Severn Vally stations is located we often used to just go and watch the trains, there was always something special about it! As a family we used to go on the Santa Special or the Mince Pie express as a christmas treat and it really was wonderful, now somewhat older I still love the railway, not in a trainspotter way ...  Read the complete review

We live approximately five miles away from the Kidderminster station of the Severn Valley Railway and have travelled on their many times. For up to date information, prices, special events and all other information please visit www.svr.co.uk ***Severn Valley Railway History**** The Severn Valley Railway was used during the nineteenth and twentieth Century (until the 1960s) as a through route for transport. It is a full gauge railway that carried passengers and freight which was mainly of the agricultural kind as well as coal. Due to the growing popularity of the motor car during the 1950s and nationalisation of the railways in the ...  Read the complete review

I visited in Mid 2007 for one of there gala events, it was billed as a major event, with breakfeast train from kidderminister and demo freight trains. We arrived in plenty of time for the breakfeast train, but we were told that the carriage was full and we couldnt dine. We alighted the train at Arley to take some pictures, which was nice. Lots of trains passed and i took some good pictures. But the pricce of the tickets was still high, even booked in advance was approx 30 GBP including breakfeast which we couldnt have. Again staff attuide was poor, especially towards the childern, who were seen as a pain and ...  Read the complete review

Despite my previous comments about how much I have enjoyed some of the other preserved railways around the country, I think the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has to be my favourite. This 16 mile stretch of line runs down the Severn Valley (now there's a shock) from Kidderminster in Worcestershire to Bridgnorth in Shropshire, making it one of the longest preserved lines of the lot. The 'Line for all seasons' certainly lives up to all expectations with a huge range of different events during the year which appeal to all of the family - Thomas the Tank Engine weekends and Santa specials for the little ones (although these are so good we did go before we had our ...  Read the complete review

What a superb day out ! - Advantages: Nostalga, Family Day Out, Large Working Steam Railway - Disadvantages: One Day Not Enough, Too Much To See