events
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Looking back, part 1
On the spring equinox, we’re looking back. May 1970 saw public steam trains running from Bridgnorth to Hampton Loade. 1971 was the first full year of SVR operation. 1972 saw the new holding company floated so that shares could be sold to fund the purchase of the southern section of the line. The season began… Continue reading
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Stepping back to the 40s
So we’ve still got building works going on. Well that’s not going to stop us stepping back to the 40s along with the rest of the railway, for these two iconic weekends. We think we did ourselves proud, and hope the pictures show it. Continue reading
About US
Originally opened in 1862 Bridgnorth was the principal intermediate station and crossing point between Hartlebury and Shrewsbury. After its last BR passenger service in September 1963 it was saved by preservationists and reopened to Hampton Loade in 1970. We have the only listed building on the Severn Valley Railway, grade II first listed in 1974, and many other unique features which we’ll tell you about here.
SVR Bridgnorth Station 