THE Severn Valley Railway is on track for a fun-packed Easter, with exhibitions, competitions and steam train journeys.

The Railway’s fleet of heritage locomotives will be in full steam throughout the holidays, from Saturday, March 28, to Sunday, April 12, for visitors to enjoy an exciting journey along the Railway’s 16-mile span from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth, and admire the views of the Severn Valley in full springtime bloom.

All of the Railway’s six restored stations will be open for passengers to visit along the line, offering opportunities to explore anything from the Kidderminster Railway Museum and the Severn Valley Country Park to Bridgnorth’s high and low town.

A must-see this Easter is the brand new 50th Anniversary exhibition, the star attraction at the Engine House Visitor Centre at Highley, which features a giant anniversary timeline, telling the story of the first 50 years of the Railway in words and pictures.

Clare Gibbard, the SVR’s marketing and communications manager, said: “This Easter should be extra special for us, it being our Golden Jubilee year.

“Our anniversary exhibition is a must-see and should prove a real for visitors – this alongside an intensive service of steam trains and our fun Easter quiz and Design a Birthday Card competition means there is something for all the family.”

The SVR is running a jam-packed schedule of events this year, including new additions like Sounds of the 60s in August, as well as a special Golden Ticket competition, launching at the end of the month.