DEC 2ND 2014 - JAN 4TH 2015

Santa Services | Christmas Dining

Festive Season Services | School Services
Christmas Gift Ideas

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Santa
Steam Specials

Join one of our steam trains at Kidderminster

for your journey to Arley. At Arley the children,
and the grown-ups, will have the thrill of
meeting Father Christmas in his grotto.
A present for fare-paying children completes
the experience before your steam train
arrives to take you back to Kidderminster.
Whats included:

01

Return train travel between Kidderminster and Arley.

Outward travel is in a guaranteed seat at a train time of
your choice and return is by any train. Trains return at
frequent intervals from Arley. Also included is a present
for every fare-paying child between 1 15 years.

Trains depart from Kidderminster at:

9.45am, 10.15am, 10.45am, 11.15am, 11.45am,
12.15pm, 12.45pm, 1.15pm*, 2.00pm, 2.30pm,
3.00pm, 3.30pm & 4.00pm

* On December 24th train departs at 1.30pm.

Does not operate on December 24th.

Operating Dates & Costs:

Adults and Children (1 to 15 years)

12.00 December 6 & 7

13.00 December 13 & 14
14.00 December 20, 21 & 24
Babies (under 12 months)
With present 6.00, without present FREE

Important Information:
You will require a minimum of 2 hours for this visit but you may wish
to stay longer. We recommend that you arrive at least 45 minutes
before your booked departure time. Trains will call at Bewdley on the
return journey, where passengers may alight to visit this attractive
riverside town with its Christmas tree, lights and decorations. This is
not possible if travelling to Arley on the last two trains of the day.

Book online at www

or call 01562 757900 (option 1) using your debit or credit card.

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ADVANCE
BOOKING
ESSENTIAL

Take an early
Santa Special
and SAVE!

See page 13
for details.

Santa Heralds
Don't forget
to bring
your camera

03 Join our steam train at Kidderminster Station for

your journey with Father Christmas to Highley.

Father Christmas will visit every child on the train,
giving out gifts to each fare-paying child and posing
for photographs.

Whats included:

Return train travel between Kidderminster and Highley.

Travel is in a guaranteed seat at a train time of your
choice. Also included is a present for every fare-paying
child between 1 15 years.

Departure times from Kidderminster:

10.30am and 1.30pm.

Operating Dates & Costs:

Adults and Children (1 to 15 years)

13.00 December 19
14.00 December 22 & 23
Babies (under 12 months)
With present 6.00, without present FREE

Important Information:
You will require a minimum of 2 hours for this visit. We recommend
that you arrive at least 45 minutes before your booked departure time.
The train arrives back at Kidderminster at 11.50am or 2.50pm.

Book online at www

or call 01562 757900 (option 1) using your debit or credit card.

Christmas
Cracker Expresses
Celebrate the start of the Christmas season with a steam train
journey along the Severn Valley from Kidderminster to Highley
and return. Father Christmas will visit every child in their seat
giving out gifts and posing for photographs.

Whats included:

Return travel by steam train between Kidderminster and Highley

in reserved seats, and a present for each fare-paying child.

Departure times from Kidderminster:

10.30am, 12.50pm.

For schools,
nurseries and
playgroups
ONLY

Operating Dates & Costs:

December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 16 & 17

Adults and Children (2 to 15 years)
9.95 (am) 8.95 (pm)

Important Information:
You will require a minimum of 2 hours for this visit. We recommend
that you arrive at least 30 minutes before departure time. Your group
does not leave the train at any station during the journey. The train
arrives back at Kidderminster at approximately 11.50am or 2.10pm.

To make your booking call our Education Service

on 01746 862387 (Monday to Friday 8.30am 4.30pm).

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Christmas Carol Trains

Take an evening journey by diesel train to The Engine House, our

Visitor Centre at Highley. Join the train at Kidderminster and, in the
company of The New Dimensional Experience Choir, take part in
the carol singing.

Whats included:
Return travel from Kidderminster to Highley and
admission to our Visitor Centre. Community carol singing,
a mince pie and a glass of warming punch are also included
(non-alcoholic drink is available). Other light snacks and
a limited bar service are also available.

Departure time from Kidderminster: 7.30pm

Operating Dates & Costs:

Adults 13.00 December 6, 13 & 20

Children 8.50 (4 to 15 years)

Important Information:

Make sure you

arrive at least
30 minutes
before departure!

You will require a minimum of 3 hours for this visit. We recommend that you arrive
at least 30 minutes before departure time. The train arrives back at Kidderminster
at approximately 10.50pm. Passengers MUST leave the train at Highley for the
150 yard walk to the Visitor Centre. Wheelchair users and those with mobility
problems are strongly advised to seek advice before booking.

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for details.

Christmas
Dining Trains
Why not celebrate the start
of the festive season with
family and friends on board
one of our steam-hauled
dining trains?
Travel from Kidderminster to
Bridgnorth and back, choosing
between our popular Christmas
Luncheon Trains or our Evening Christmas
Dining Trains. Advance booking is essential.

Whats included:
05 Four-course meal and train travel.
Departure times from Kidderminster,
Operating Dates & Costs:
Christmas Luncheon

Adults 49.20 December 11*, 12, 17*, 18, 19, 22 & 23

Adults 33.00 (Meal only)**
*12.30pm on these dates otherwise 12.45pm

Evening Dinner

Adults 51.20 December 6 & 20, 7.15pm

Adults 35.00 (Meal only)**

Evening Dinner

(with Murder Mystery theme)

Adults 56.20 December 13, 7.15pm
Adults 40.00 (Meal only)**

Important Information:
Your train arrives back at Kidderminster
at 3.35pm or 10.10pm.
**Cost of meal excluding train travel.

Book online at www.

or call 01562 757515 using your debit or credit card.

Pre-order

your wine

ADVANCE
BOOKING
ESSENTIAL

Why not pre-order your wines for your luncheon or

evening dinner at the time of booking? There is
also a full bar service on all of our dining trains.

Christmas Luncheon
& Dinner Menu
To star t

Duck and Orange

Pt and To
with a Dressed Sa asted Brioche
lad
Homemade Carro
with Crme Frach t and Coriander Soup
e and Chive Crou
te (v)
Melon Slices with
a Spiced, Forest
Fruits Compte (v)

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Then

Turkey Parcel wit

h
wrapped in Baco Sage and Onion Seasoning,
n, with Festive Pig
s-in-Blankets
Salmon Fillet in Pa
prika Butter Drizz
le
Mushroom, Brie
and Cranberry We
llington (v)
Served with a se
lection of season
al vegetables
Traditional Christm

To follow

as Pudding with
lashings of Brandy
Mulled Wine Chee
Sauce
secake with Cham
pagne Sparkle

Finally

Tea or Coffee an

d a Mince Pie
We are happy to
discuss special die
tary req
at the time of book
ing. Pre-ordering uirements
of food
is essential.

Wine List
House White................... 15.00
Chardonnay.................... 15.00
Piesporter Michelsberg.... 15.50
Pinot Grigio (white).......... 16.50
Pinot Grigio (rose)............ 16.50
House Red...................... 15.00

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Dry River Shiraz................... 15.00

Chilean Merlot..................... 17.00
Rioja Rivallana Tinto............ .17.00
Pinot Grigio Spumante Blush. 16.50
Champagne Monmarthe
Premier................................ 36.00

See page 13
for details.

Festive Season
Luncheon Trains

Put your feet up and let someone else do

the cooking! Our Festive Season Luncheon trains
give Christmas cooks a well-earned rest and are
a way of saying thank you for all their hard work!

ADVA
BOOK
ESSEN

Advance booking is essential.

Whats included:

Four-course meal and train travel.

Departure times from

Kidderminster
12.50pm

Operating Dates & Costs:

December 28, January 3 & 4

Adults 49.20
Adults 33.00 (Meal only)**

Important Information:
07

Your train arrives back at Kidderminster at

3.40pm. **Cost of meal excluding train travel.

Luncheon Menu
To star t

Smoked Salmon, Crayfish and Dill

Mousse Served
with a Dressed Salad
Red Pepper and Tomato Soup Serv
ed
with Cheddar Cheese Croute
Melon Slices with a Spiced, Forest
Fruits Compote (v)

Then

Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding

Turkey Parcel with Sage and Onio
n Seasoning,
wrapped in Bacon with Festive Pigs
-in-Blankets
Salmon Fillet in Paprika Butter Drizz
le
Mushroom, Brie and Cranberry Welli
ngton (v)
Served with a selection of seasonal
vegetables

To follow

Winter Berry Cheesecake topped

with Irish Cream
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscot
ch Sauce

Finally

Tea or Coffee and a Mince Pie

We are happy to discuss special dieta
the time of booking. Pre-ordering of ry requirements at
food is essential.

Book online at www

or call 01562 757515 using your debit or credit card.

Shrewsbury

ANCE
KING
NTIAL

Saloon

The Shrewsbury Saloon, our beautifully

refurbished private carriage, is available
for hire for that very special Christmas
celebration or an original Christmas gift.
Available on the same dates and at the same
times as our other Christmas dining trains,
the Shrewsbury Saloon is attached to our
steam-hauled dining trains for a return trip
between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth.
A bar service is available serving wines,
spirits, beers and soft drinks.

Hot Menu

Cold Buffet

(for up to 10 people)

(for up to 23 people)

Reception Drink of Mulled

Wine and Canaps

Reception Drink of Mulled

Wine and Canaps

Red Pepper and Tomato

r
Soup served with Chedda
Cheese Croute (V)

in

Slices of Roast Beef Sirlo

Honey-Baked Ham
A Side of Salmon

Vegetable Quiche (V)

dwiches
Turkey and Cranberry San
al
son
A Selection of Sea
Open Sandwiches
Pigs-in-Blankets
es
Hot Buttered New Potato
w
esla
Col
Waldorf Salad
e

Mulled Wine Cheesecak

with Cream
Tea or Coffee

1,000

08

and
Turkey Parcel with Sage
d
Onion Seasoning, wrappe
in Bacon with Festive
Pigs-in-Blankets
Served with a selection
of seasonal vegetables
Traditional Christmas
Pudding with lashings
of Brandy Sauce
Festive Cheeseboard
Tea or Coffee
A Mince Pie

850

the time of booking.

dietary requirements at
We are happy to discuss saloon, train travel and the menu options
Prices include hire of theas detailed above.

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for details.

Christmas Carvery
at The Engine House

Travel in our diesel unit from Kidderminster to

The Engine House, our Visitor Centre at Highley.
Once there you will be able to enjoy the exhibitions
and displays before taking your seat for a three-course
Christmas Carvery Lunch.
After a leisurely lunch, your train will be waiting to take you on
to Bridgnorth where, after a short stop, you will make the return
journey back to Kidderminster.

Whats included:

Return travel by diesel train between Kidderminster and

Bridgnorth, admission to The Engine House and a three-course
carvery lunch in the Flag & Whistle Restaurant.

Departure time from Kidderminster: 10.15am

Operating Dates & Costs:
December 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 & 18

Adults 28.95 Seniors 27.95

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Important Information:
We recommend that you arrive at least 30 minutes
before your departure time. Your train arrives
back at Kidderminster at 3.50pm.

Enjoy great views from the

larger windows in our diesel unit

Christmas
Carvery Menu
To start

ional accompaniments
Roast Turkey Breast served with tradit
and Yorkshire Pudding
Gravy
Tender Roast Topside of Beef, Chef's
Fresh Salmon with a Dill Sauce
(v)
Wild Mushroom and Chestnut Wellington
ables
veget
nal
seaso
of
tion
selec
a
Served with

To follow

Christmas Pudding with Brandy Sauce

A selection of chilled, Festive Desserts

Finally

Tea
Homemade Citrus Pastry Mince Pie with

or Coffee

Book online at www.svr.co.uk

or call 01746 862387 using your debit or credit card.

Christmas Gifts
with a difference

Midweek or Sunday Luncheon

Call 01562 757515
Vouchers:
Adults 48.20 Seniors 46.80
per person
Price includes: meal and return train travel.

Murder Mystery Evening

Dining Trains
Call 01562 757515
Vouchers:
Adults 53.20 Seniors 51.80
per person
Price includes: meal, Murder Mystery drama
and return train travel.

Footplate Experiences
Call 01562 757900 (option 1)
Realise a lifelong ambition by driving
10
one of our railway locomotives!
All-year-round Experiences to suit both
steam and diesel enthusiasts available
from 275 per person.
(Conditions apply.)

Annual Family Pass

Call 01562 757900 (option 1) or purchase online.
Why not treat the family to an Annual Family Pass?
Ideal for regular visitors to the SVR.

120.00 2 adults & 4 children (conditions apply).

Severn Valley Railway Membership
Call 01562 757900 (option 3)
Treat that special person to membership of the Severn Valley
Railway. Members receive a quarterly magazine and discounts
on fares.

Presents for everyone in our Gift Shops

Our gift shops at Kidderminster, The Engine House at Highley
and Bridgnorth stock a wide range of souvenirs, gifts, books,
DVDs and model railway items.
Visit our online gift shop at

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These prices, which include

VAT, are guaranteed until
November 30th 2014.
See page 13
for details.

Festive Season
Train Service

PRE-BOOK
AND SAVE

With the Christmas festivities over, why not blow

the cobwebs away with a leisurely steam train
journey along the Severn Valley?
Trains operate between Kidderminster and Bridgnorth from
Boxing Day to January 4th 2015 inclusive. The Engine House,
our Visitor Centre at Highley, is also open throughout this
period and makes an ideal point to break your journey.
Steam Diesel Steam Diesel Steam Steam
Kidderminster

10.30

11.40

12.20

2.05

4.00

Bewdley

10.44

11.53

12.34

2.19

4.14

Arley

11.02

12.08

12.53

2.38

4.29

Highley

11.13

12.19

1.04

2.05

2.49

4.39

Hampton Loade

11.23

12.32

1.14

2.18

2.59

4.49

Bridgnorth

11.38

12.43

1.29

2.33

3.14

5.04

Steam Steam Diesel Steam Diesel Steam

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Bridgnorth

10.25

12.15

12.55

2.00

3.20

4.30

Hampton Loade

10.42

12.32

1.14

2.17

3.37

4.49

Highley

10.53

12.43

1.20

2.28

3.48

4.59

Arley

11.05

12.54

2.40

3.59

5.09

Bewdley

11.21

1.10

2.56

4.14

5.24

Kidderminster

11.32

1.21

3.07

4.25

5.35

Diesel services are operated by our diesel unit. A dining service

also operates on December 28th and January 3rd & 4th.
Please see page 7 for details. Advance booking is essential
for dining. Normal train fares apply.

Freedom of the Line

return tickets
(Kidderminster Bridgnorth)

Adult:
Seniors (60+):
Children (4-15 years):
Family (2 adults & 2, 3 or 4 children):

Pre-booked
online

Purchased
on the day

16.20
14.80
10.30
47.20

18.00
16.50
11.50
52.50

These fares include FREE admission to The Engine House,

our Visitor Centre at Highley, opening hours: 11am - 4.45pm.

NO NEED TO BOOK

However, advance bookings can be made, at

discount prices, online at www.svr.co.uk
or call 01562 757900 (option 1) using your debit or credit card
at least five days in advance.

Eat Drink Refresh

On Train
Most of our trains, excluding dining services,
operate a trolley service offering a selection of
hot and cold drinks and snacks.

Kidderminster
The King & Castle is popular with our
locals, which tells you something!
Sit back with a pint of one of a range
of cask ales on offer and soak up the
atmosphere.
The Valley Suite is our comfortable
licensed restaurant on the station concourse serving
great food to eat in or take away. Arrive early as its a great
place for breakfast at the start of your day.

Bewdley
The Station Refreshment
Room serves hot and cold
meals, snacks and beverages
to eat in or take away.

Arley
The Station Kiosk offers a limited
range of sandwiches, soups and
snacks. Hot and cold drinks may
also be purchased. Open when
Santa Steam Specials are
in operation.

Highley The
Engine House
150 yard walk from the station,
the Flag & Whistle Restaurant
is a great place for a light bite
or a full meal. Chefs specials
available daily from 12 noon.
Great views across the Severn
Valley. Fully licensed.

Bridgnorth
The Railwaymans Arms. Right on the platform
and full of atmosphere, a good place to meet
with friends for a glass or two from a selection
of real ales. Also serves a range of pub snacks.
The Station Tea Room serves hot and cold
meals, snacks and drinks to eat in or take away.

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Christmas

Calendar

How to book

Our Christmas services are very popular. For all

services included in this brochure, EXCEPT the
Festive Season Service, advance booking is
essential. This guide will assist with your booking.
Santa Steam Specials
Santa Heralds
Christmas Carol Trains
Festive Season
Train Service

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Book in advance at our online Ticket

Office www.svr.co.uk or call
01562 757900 (option 1) using
your credit or debit card.

Christmas Luncheon Trains

Evening Christmas
Dining Trains
Festive Season
Luncheon Trains
Shrewsbury Saloon

Book in advance online at

www.svr.co.uk or call
01562 757515 using your
credit or debit card.

Christmas Cracker
Expresses for schools

To book, call our Education

Service on 01746 862387
Monday to Friday.
Christmas Carvery Lunch
at The Engine House
Book in advance at our online
ticket office www.svr.co.uk or
call 01746 862387 using your
credit or debit card.
The Engine House
(open to the public)
GENERAL INFORMATION
All bookings are subject to a 1.75
administration fee.
Refunds or exchanges of all tickets
will be subject to an administration
charge of 5.00 per booking.
Refunds or exchanges will only be
considered at least 10 working days
prior to the booked date of travel,
and will be at the discretion of the
General Manager.

Access for the less able

We are pleased to welcome visitors with mobility

difficulties. Some of our trains have specially adapted
carriages. Ramps, which permit access for wheelchairs to our
trains, are available at all stations mentioned in this brochure.
Please note, however, that due to the age and design of our
dining carriages it is NOT possible for wheelchair users to
remain in their wheelchairs whilst dining. On dining services
wheelchairs may be stored in the Guards Van.
For all of the services mentioned in this brochure please inform
our staff, at the time of booking, if you have a person in your
group with mobility or other difficulties.

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Sat 27

Sun 28

Mon 29

Tue 30

Wed 31

Thu 1

Fri 2

Sat 3

Sun 4

Sun 7

Mon 8

Tue 9

Wed 10

Thu 11

Fri 12

Sat 13

Sun 14

Mon 15

Tue 16

Wed 17

Thu 18

Fri 19

Sat 20

Sun 21

Mon 22

Tue 23

Wed 24

FESTIVE SEASON SERVICES

The Engine House open to the public

Festive Season Train Service

Christmas Carvery Lunch at The Engine House

Shrewsbury Saloon available for hire

Festive Season Luncheon Trains

Evening Christmas Dining Trains

Christmas Luncheon Trains

Christmas Cracker Expresses

Christmas Carol Trains

Santa Heralds

Santa Steam Specials

ADVANCE
BOOKING
ESSENTIAL

Mon 1

PRE-CHRISTMAS SERVICES

Tue 2

Wed 3

Thu 4

Fri 5

Sat 6

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How to findus

We recommend that, where possible, you arrive by

public transport. This is particularly recommended
when travelling on our Santa Steam Specials.
By train: London Midland trains from Stratford and
Dorridge via Birmingham (Snow Hill and Moor Street) call at
Kidderminster where the stations are adjacent. Trains from
Worcester also call at Kidderminster.
Chiltern Railways services from London Marylebone,
Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Warwickshire connect
with London Midland trains to Kidderminster at Birmingham
(Moor Street and Snow Hill).
From Wolverhampton or Birmingham (New Street), and from
other locations nationally, change at Smethwick (Galton Bridge)
for services to Kidderminster.
Please check London Midland and Chiltern Railways
timetables for further details.
By road: Kidderminster Station (DY10 1QX) is situated on
Comberton Hill, the A448 Kidderminster Bromsgrove road,
and is signposted from Kidderminster ring road. We are
signposted from the M42 westbound. From the M5 southbound
leave at J3 and take the A456 to Kidderminster. From the M5
northbound leave at J6 and take the A449 to Kidderminster.
Look out for the brown tourist signs and the little white engine!

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loss, inconvenience or delay can be accepted.