The countdown to reopening is almost at zero! Tomorrow evening (Friday 13 February) sees the first of the Boogie Lights Express trains, and on Saturday, the Railway is open for half-term services.
It’s very exciting to be on the cusp of the 2026 season, one which we’re hoping will prove highly successful. We hope to see you at the Railway very soon!
Things are getting off to a flying start with the news that the Railway is freezing fares at last year’s prices, in a bid to encourage even more people to visit the SVR.
71000 Duke of Gloucester has been announced for the Spring Steam Gala, and there’s the promise of yet more guests to come. We’ve news of an exciting display loco swap, the pilot project that’s set to revitalise Kidderminster station and the night 50049 Defiance came to the aid of a very snowy main line.
All this plus rolling stock news and goings-on from across the SVR, in your February edition of Branch Lines. We hope you enjoy it.
Lesley Carr, editor
The Branch Lines team is Lesley Carr, Karen Crick, Gary Essex, Amy Baker, Pete Cherry and Nicola Fox.