The Severn Valley Railway is working towards securing funding of £1m from the Heritage Lottery Fund to repair the Falling Sands Viaduct. The viaduct, which carries our passengers over the canal just outside Kidderminster, was finished in 1878 and is now in need of some TLC. As part of the project, we will also be sharing the story of the viaduct and those who built it, the history of the line between Kidderminster and Bewdley and offering some new activities. We would like to find out about what you might be interested in seeing and doing.

We would be grateful if you could spare a few minutes to give us your views and help shape this exciting project. Many thanks!

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* 1. We are thinking of running a number of activities on the Severn Valley Railway and near the viaduct. Please tell us which you are most interested in.

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While on the train, visiting a special carriage that gives a glimpse into the viaduct's story
Reenactors travelling on the trains who might be navvies that helped build the viaduct
Talking to volunteers on that can answer your questions about the SVR's history
Activities for families and children at the Engine House Visitor Centre at Highley 
Trying on Victorian costumes for children
Building an outdoor play construction of a viaduct for children
Listening to Victorian concert sung by choirs at main stations
Watching a performance play of the battle to build the line between Kidderminster and Bewdley
Coming to a Victorian themed weekend on anniversary of the opening of the viaduct
Coming to a weekend canal festival at the viaduct to celebrate its repair

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* 2. There are lots of interesting stories associated with the viaduct and the loop line between Kidderminster and Bewdley. Please indicate below which you are most interested in.

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How the viaduct fits into the story of the whole Severn Valley Railway
Why a viaduct was needed by the railway
The story of the people who built the viaduct - the investors, the engineer, the contractor, the navvies
How the viaduct was built - a feat of Victorian engineering
Why the line between Kidderminster and Bewdley was needed and its effect on the 2 towns

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* 3. If there is anything else that you would like to share with us about Falling Sands Viaduct project please use the box below.

Thank you very much for taking part in this survey. 

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