Severn Valley Railway to host vintage transport weekend

For two days in August, visitors can enjoy a variety of traction engines, steamrollers, vintage cars, motorcycles and camper vans as the popular heritage line hosts its transport weekend. 

One Saturday, August 10 and Sunday, August 11, visitors can enjoy the impressive sights and sounds across each of the railway's six stations. 

Kidderminster Town station will host the heavy exhibits, including the traction engines and steamrollers, with at least 12 vehicles on display on the station forecourt and road runs once a day down and up Comberton Hill. 

There will also be miniature steam engines on display. 

Traction engines outside Kidderminster Town station (Image: Keith Wilkinson)

Nadia Attwell, the SVR's assistant commercial manager, said: "It's going to be a feast for the eyes. 

"We'll have examples of so many different types of transport from days gone by and the passion their owners have is completely infectious.

"In fact, our annual event is going from strength to strength. We've had more interest from exhibitors this year than ever before and we can promise you a fantastic day out. 

"Heritage rail and vintage transport is a winning combination."

Vintage cars at The Engine House in Highley (Image: Jason Hood)

As passengers travel the line, they can hop on and off the trains to catch dozens of vintage vehicles at Bewdley, Arley, Highley, Hampton Loade and Bridgnorth. 

At The Engine House at Highley, visitors can enjoy interactive guided tours with SVR volunteers and the Stanier 8F Society is holding a 'meet the engine' event offering the chance to visit 48773's footplate and chat to the volunteer group. 

For timetable information and to book tickets visit www.svr.co.uk