The Severn Valley Venturer is one of the principal dining trains

Dining car

A dining car or restaurant carriage , also diner, is a railroad passenger car that serves meals in the manner of a full-service, sit-down restaurant....

 that operates a Sunday lunch dining service on the Severn Valley Railway

Severn Valley Railway

The Severn Valley Railway is a heritage railway in Shropshire and Worcestershire, England. The line runs along the Severn Valley from Bridgnorth to Kidderminster, following the course of the River Severn for much of its route...

. The dining car is staffed entirely by volunteers. Although the rolling stock

Rolling stock

Rolling stock comprises all the vehicles that move on a railway. It usually includes both powered and unpowered vehicles, for example locomotives, railroad cars, coaches and wagons...

 and majority of staff start from Bridgnorth

Bridgnorth railway station

Bridgnorth railway station is a station on the Severn Valley Railway heritage line, serving the Shropshire town of Bridgnorth, England. It is currently the northern terminus of the SVR, home to the main engine shed and a large gift shop amongst other facilities.-History:Bridgnorth station was not...

 the dining service proper commences at Kidderminster railway station

Kidderminster railway station

Kidderminster railway station is the main station serving the large town of Kidderminster, Worcestershire. The station is operated by London Midland.-Facilities:...

. Unexpectedly there is one meal sitting only despite the stock and staff normally operating two round trips. The SVV stock and staff also operates a "Breakfast" service during the autumn gala.