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First proper visit to the Severn Valley Railway (previous attempts thwarted by damage caused by severe weather).
Beautiful Scenary, Magnificent Locomotives, and brilliant sunny weather, considering it was still February.
But, I am left feeling it could have been so much better.
Tickets bought in advance, and received eMail the day before saying "On arrival,,,, or check-in at the booking office to collect heritage souvenir tickets". Staff appeared bemused by this request on arrival. Had no idea what I was talking about.
Trains were very busy. The Autotrain, and the DMUs were very popular, and rammed solid. There should either have been less tickets sold, or more trains running (studying the timetable we believe there was capacity to do so) to spread the load.
The Engine House at Highley is well worth a visit, although did feel a little empty.
Across all the stations, I felt that there were a lot of missed opportunities to provide a narrative as to what you could see. Example being at Bewdly, a lot of intersting looking stock in the yard, not to mention a superb looking mixed goods rake, but nothing to explain the history, etc. Something I have always thought would be a very good would be a local goods shed being set up to show what it would have been like (never seen this anywhere so far).
A good day out, and will likely be back.
First proper visit to the Severn Valley Railway (previous attempts thwarted by damage caused by severe weather).Beautiful Scenary, Magnificent Locomotives, and brilliant sunny weather, considering it was still February. But, I am left feeling it could have been so much better. Tickets bought in advance, and received eMail the day before saying "On arrival,,,, or check-in at the booking office to collect heritage souvenir tickets". Staff appeared bemused by this request on arrival. Had no idea what I was talking about. Trains were very busy. The Autotrain, and the DMUs were very popular, and rammed solid. There should either have been less tickets sold, or more trains running (studying the timetable we believe there was capacity to do so) to spread the load. The Engine House at Highley is well worth a visit, although did feel a little empty. Across all the stations, I felt that there were a lot of missed opportunities to provide a narrative as to what you could see. Example being at Bewdly, a lot of intersting looking stock in the yard, not to mention a superb looking mixed goods rake, but nothing to explain the history, etc. Something I have always thought would be a very good would be a local goods shed being set up to show what it would have been like (never seen this anywhere so far). A good day out, and will likely be back.
What a fantastic experience. We were able to scatter my dads ashes over the River Severn. The service the team provided from my first contact right through to the day was outstanding. Flying all the way from Australia I can honestly say, it was fully worth it.
My family bought me a footplate experience for my 70th birthday.It was such a lovely day having the family as passengers when I had my firing and driving experience between Arley and Kidderminster.A big thank you to Volunteer Driver and Fireman, Ryan and Phil for making it look so easy😀A really fab day and really lovely having my experience on Steam Engine Hagley Hall, which I found had been restored having previously been rescued from Woodhams’ scrap yard in Barry, South Wales, where I once ventured as a boy in around the late 1960’s. I remember climbing on quite a number of the old engines, and, who knows, Hagley Hall, number 4930, may have been one of them😍Thanks to all the volunteer staff who worked behind the scenes making it a truly wonderful day.
Picked our Motorhome back up after it didn't sell . Not Happy at all . Broken of bonnet latch and dirty inside and out . No communication unless we contacted them . Came back with the battery dead had jumpstart the motorhome when picking up and once on way home and a empty petrol tank . Only thing they did was put it on eBay . We could have done that ourselves . Had to pay £250 to get out of contact for doing naff all . Avoid like the plaque .
Brought a group of seniors (63) for a train ride from Kidderminster to Highly and return with a meal to start off the day at the station café. First class in all respects. Everything on time. The meal was amazing and all of the staff were so helpful. A superb day out and recommend this to anyone especially groups such as ours
Took advantage of the kids ride for £1 offer this half term, glad I did as it reminded my son of some very happy memories of going on the trains with his grandad.Paid for freedom of the line tickets and we were there all day, the engine house was fun, nice to have the little buffet cart on the trains as well.Only downside is the prices charged in the cafe at the engine house, other than that a great day out
A great day out to celebrate my husband’s 60th birthday and his steam train driver experience. Nine family members, including 2 grandchildren, made to feel very welcome and grandchildren able to be on the footplate of the steam train with their grandad while engine switching to other end of carriages at Kidderminster. Thank you to all at SVR for making this a great day to remember for the whole family!
My favourite railway. My son and I have been coming here since he was a baby and we both agree this is our favourite day out together. I would urge anyone who wants a family day out to come here. The night trains during the autumn gala in particular are our favourite times.
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Severn Valley Railway - a wonderful way to spend a day. Visit our heritage steam railway.
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