The weekend of 15 and 16 June at the Severn Valley Railway is set to be an irresistible draw for lovers of real ale, with the heritage line’s first-ever Real Ale & Mixed Traction Festival.

The Engine House, Highley is at the mid-point of the 16-mile line, and will host up to 20 real ales from all parts of the UK, alongside a busy service of steam and diesel trains.

“We’ll have pale ales, dark stouts, and everything in between,” said visitor engagement manager Lewis Maddox. “This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a day of heritage rail travel, and to sample some of the country’s finest real ale offerings. We’ll have plenty of food available including a BBQ to help you make a full day of it. And, entry to The Engine House is included in the price of your travel ticket!”

The SVR’s flagship steam locomotive 4930 ‘Hagley Hall’ will be in service, alongside Stanier Mogul 13268 hauling a matching rake of historic LMS carriages. On the diesel front, Class 37 37263 and Class 52 D1062 ‘Western Courier’ each run for 64 miles, as well as the DMU working local services.

For more information including timetables and bookings, please visit the Mixed Traction & Real Ale Festival page.