THE Severn Valley Railway is preparing for a "bumper" 2016 featuring new additions as well as perennial favourites.

The visitor attraction has an "exciting" events schedule planned for next year including festivals, galas, a visit from the Flying Scotsman and the popular 1940s weekend.

Clare Gibbard, the railway's marketing and communications manager, said: “Last year’s Golden Jubilee was absolutely fantastic and our action-packed schedule of events, Royal visits, famous locomotives and new exhibitions - not to mention our two national awards - firmly cemented our place as one of the UK’s best-loved heritage attractions.

“We are now planning for another exciting year, with a busy events schedule, packed with visitor favourites and fresh new additions.”

For more information visit svr.co.uk or call 01562 757900.