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Branch Line Society – “Lord of the Isles” Saturday 6th June – Monday 8th June 2026 At last the moment has finally arrived… we’re thrilled (and a little relieved!) to announce that tickets for Oban are now on sale!! Full details and tickets can be found via the link below.⬇️ https://www.branchline.uk/fixture_set_id.php?id=603 We know it’s been a bit of a wait — something that’s been beyond both our control and BLS — so we truly appreciate your patience. Join us for a 3-day lan

Class 50 Alliance 20th Anniversary Charter Exclusive Shareholder Invitation On Saturday 11th July, the Class 50 Alliance warmly invites its valued shareholders to a very special commemorative charter at our home railway, the Severn Valley Railway, celebrating 20 years since the Alliance’s formation in 2006. As a token of appreciation for the incredible support shown by our shareholders over the years, this exclusive charter train has been arranged solely for shareholders and

Saturday 23rd May 2026 UK Railtours presents: The West Midlands Deviator Join one of the Class 50 Alliance’s mainline-registered locomotives, alongside a pair of Class 20s in top & tail formation, for a full-day rail adventure exploring the West Midlands and beyond. Fulll details and tickets:⬇️ https://www.ukrailtours.com/product/the-west-midlands-deviator/ www.fiftyfund-alliance.co.uk www.ukrailtours.com

Today saw 50049 Defiance arrive on the metals on the East Lancashire Railway with UK Railtours tour from Watford Junction. Seen here at Beeston on outward leg. Image L Ball Unfortunately on route Hanson & Hall’s 50008 Thunderer developed a unknown fault, which saw her detached from the train at Leicester on the outward journey. Defiance then carried on solo and made up the time lost, arriving only 4 mins late at Bury. The tour has arrived back at Watford junction this eveni