Severn Valley Railway, Worcestershire, England
N 52° 23.070 W 002° 14.357
30U E 551774 N 5804077
Severn Valley Railway, Worcestershire
Waymark Code: WMFG7J
Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 10/15/2012
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The Severn Valley Railway runs for 16 miles from Kidderminster in Worcestershire to Bridgnorth in Shropshire. It is the remaining operational section of the 40 mile route from Hartlebury in Worcestershire to Shrewsbury in Shropshire opened in 1862, closed in 1963. 5 miles of old track were purchased by enthusiasts in the mid 1960s and the railway has grown over subsequent years to it's current 16 miles.
Operates daily in Summer, less frequently in Winter, runs Santa Specials before Christmas.
Engine Type: Tourist line has more than one engine of various types
Gauge of Railway: Standard Gage
Approximate Adult Fare: 16.00 (listed in local currency)
Approximate Child Fare: 8.00 (listed in local currency)
Type: Spur (out and back)
Length of Route: 16 miles
Dates of Operation: From: 01/01/2012 To: 12/31/2012
Frequency of departures: Up to 6 per day each way
Key Attractions:
Scenic views along the Severn Valley
Does this Scenic Railroad Provide: Brunch, Lunch or Dinner Trains?: yes
Railroad Website: [Web Link]
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