Heritage Railway

Severn Valley Railway action now online with live-stream cameras

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THE Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has launched a network of live-stream cameras with a round-the-clock feed showing rolling stock movements at key locations along the line.

The network has two cameras located at Kiddermins­ter station and two at Bewdley, one with a view across the line from The Engine House at Highley, and another at Bridgnorth station with a view over the yard and platforms.

As well as providing a free viewing facility for supporters and the public, the camera network plays an important role in assisting the smooth operation of the railway.

The camera went live at www.youtube.com/c/ SevernVall­eyRailwayO­fficial on April 14, in time for the hugely successful Spring Steam Up event featuring visiting new GWR Saint 4-6-0

No. 2999 Lady of Legend, as featured on pages 64-69.

Lesley Carr, head of marketing and communicat­ions, said: “We've worked in partnershi­p with expert live-stream consultant­s Railcam to install and set up our network, which gives viewers a grandstand view at various locations across the railway.

“Railcam's expertise has been crucial in terms of deciding on the best positions to site the cameras, and ensuring that the microphone­s don't capture conversati­ons but do pick up all the excitement of locomotive­s coming and going.”

The line's senior duty officer, Dave Brattan, said: “We've been hoping for something like this for a long time. These cameras will significan­tly improve the way the duty officer will be able to manage the dayto-day running of the train service and improve how we deal with any delays, to help keep our passengers happy and more informed.

“Duty officers will be able to see what's happening in these locations in real time, which will help us when we are recovering delayed services.”

Railcam director Adrian Bradshaw said: “The SVR project is by far our biggest single install, with six cameras on the SVR and a seventh, which is exclusive to Railcam viewers, covering the main line at Kiddermins­ter.

“For Railcam, the SVR is ideal, offering both steam and classic diesel traction, a busy timetable and plenty of attractive locations to consider.”

 ?? SVR ?? An April 5 view from one of the Kiddermins­ter Town livestream cameras.
SVR An April 5 view from one of the Kiddermins­ter Town livestream cameras.

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