Bewdley Station

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14/05/2026

Experience a heritage goods train and travel in a brake van on Saturday 6 June. 🙂

Giving a unique view of the railway, a small number of places are available. Find out more and pre-book 🎟 https://svr.co.uk/event/goods-train/

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Kids travel for just £1.00 in May half-term! 🤩 We're making family adventures more affordable with our ‘Kids for a Quid’ offer from 23 - 31 May.

As an extra treat, Train Time UK will be at The Engine House, Highley with their giant train set. 🙂 Youngsters can have an unforgettable, fun experience, surrounded by real life locomotives and carriages!

There’ll be steam and diesel trains every day, and plenty of places to refuel with a tasty bite to eat! Discount is applied at the check out stage when booking online.

🎟️Find out more at: https://svr.co.uk/event/may-half-term/

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14/05/2026

Spring Diesel Festival - Additional work for 59001 & 57010

Due to a shortage of drivers for the Class 56 and the loco being required for other work on Saturday night, the following alterations to the loco workings are required:

Thursday
11.05 ex KR - 56049 replaced with 59001.

Friday
12.50 ex KR - 56049 as booked.

Saturday
08.10 ex KR - 56049 as booked.

11.05 ex KR - 56049 as booked.

16.40 ex KR - 56049 replaced with 59001.

Sunday
15.00 ex KR - 56049 replaced with 57010.

This provides additional chances to ride behind both 59001 and 57010.

Pic: Jack Summerfield

11/05/2026

We're starting the week with 55009 out on test a few weeks ago. 🙂

The Spring Diesel Festival arrives at the Railway next Thursday 14 - Sunday 19 May. Buy tickets in advance or on the day from booking offices.

https://svr.co.uk/specialevents/spring-diesel-festival/

Photo: Andy Taylor

11/05/2026

It's nearly time! Our huge Spring Diesel Festival starts in less than a week, and the timetable with loco allocations is now ready. It can be downloaded here:
https://svr.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SDF-2026-Public-V1.pdf

There may still be some last minute timetable alterations, and all locos appear subject to availability.

You can still prebook your tickets via our website.
https://svr.co.uk/specialevents/spring-diesel-festival/

Don't forget we also have a range of merchandise for this event, which can be pre-ordered via our online shop for collection at the gala.
https://svrshop.co.uk/

11/05/2026

It wouldn't be a Spring Diesel Festival without some Type 1 action in the mix!

Freshly repainted 20189 along with partner 20142 will be joining us for the event, courtesy of Michael Owen and 20189 Ltd. Our thanks to Michael for allowing us the use of these popular veterans.

The timetable with loco allocations should be made public on Friday, so watch this space!

You can still prebook your tickets via our website.
https://svr.co.uk/specialevents/spring-diesel-festival/

Don't forget we also have a range of merchandise for this event, which can be pre-ordered via our online shop for collection at the gala.
https://svrshop.co.uk/

📷Michael Owen

11/05/2026

Vintage Trains are running a Class 37 railtour from Birmingham to Worcester and return on 17 May, with a pick-up/drop-off at Kidderminster mainline station.

Passengers have the opportunity to travel in style to the Spring Diesel Festival at mainline speeds with Vintage Trains:

🎟️ Dep Birmingham Snow Hill 08.54, arr Kidderminster 09.22 (then continuing to Worcester)
🎟️ Dep Kidderminster 19.09, arr B'ham Snow Hill 20.13

Find out more and book at: https://vintagetrains.co.uk/class-37-to-the-svr-spring-diesel-festival/

Photo: Vintage Trains