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Aug 27

A Scottish Success

On the stroke of midnight the curtain fell on what can only be described as a “simply amazing “bank holiday weekend, as Pathfinder...

Aug 24

The Grampian Highlander

50007 Hercules & 50049 Defiance have safety arrived into Aberdeen this evening, on day one of Pathfinder Railtours “The Grampian...

Jun 21

Last Mainline Tour for our duo in GBRf colours

The team will be preparing 50007” Hercules” & 50049 “Defiance “ this weekend in readiness for Pathfinder Railtours “The Mazey Day...

Mar 18

Branch line Society Cornish tour postponed

It has been announced by the Branch Line Society (BLS) that the planned 3 day Kernow tour 3rd-6th May 2024 has been postponed until 2025....

Feb 12

Heritage Railway Association Awards 2024

The Class 50 Alliance was presented with the Rail Express Magazine Modern Traction Award 2024 by editor, Richard Clinnick at the Heritage...

Jan 2

New Year Message

As we move into a new year with the Class 50 Alliance, we must reflect on what we have achieved in 2023. We have reached a milestone in...

Dec 17, 2023

C50A shortlisted for HRA Award

Class 50 Alliance chairman, Tony Middleton is pleased to announce our inclusion on the shortlist of nominees for Team of the Year at the...

Dec 7, 2023

1st mainline tour date in 2024 announced.

We are delighted to be operating Pathfinder Tours "The Mazey Day Cornishman"on Saturday 29th June 2024. Announced today, the tour will...

Sep 17, 2023

100th Mainline Railtour Success

When 50007 & 50049 arrived into the Scottish Capital yesterday with Pathfinder Railtours The Pilgrim Centurion, members and supporters...

Aug 2, 2023

100th Tour - tickets selling fast !

If you wish to join us on this historic day in September please book tickets ASASP via www.pathfindertours.co.uk to avoid disappointment.

Jul 27, 2023

Flying our broomstick on 99th Railtour!

Defiance & Hercules are due to work Branch line Society's "The Ips Witch " rail tour this Sunday (30th July ) from Ipswich to East...

Jul 2, 2023

BLS The Merry Wherry Tour Saturday 15th July 2023

50007 Hercules will be teaming up with sister loco 50008 Thunderer on Saturday 15th July 2023 for a jaunt around the eastern lines of...