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Dec 1
50007 Sleeper Coaches Workings
Hercules has been hired by Hanson & Hall to move Mk 3 sleeper coaches to and from Eastleigh for repainting for the next few weeks and...
Nov 14
007 returns to Kidderminster
A early start for 50007 Hercules tomorrow, as she returns to Kidderminster SVR via Bescot. 07:06 Wembley H.S - Kidderminster SVR...
Nov 12
Route Learning Duties
50007 Hercules is temporarily based in Wembley Yard, West London this week. Our friends at GBRf required her services to assist with...
Nov 6
Old Oak Common Recreated
A evening photoshoot was held at the Severn Valley Railway, as part of their Autumn Diesel Bash in October. Photo D Hector 4 of our...
Oct 7
Fantastic Diesel Bash at the Severn Valley Railway
What a wonderful 4 days we have had at the Severn Valley Railway Autumn Diesel Bash with 50033, 50035, 50007 and 50049 all making...
Oct 1
Severn Valley Railway Autumn Diesel Bash 3rd - 6th October
This popular 4 day event will have some special visiting locomotives joining the home fleet line up, which includes 4 of our fleet....
Sep 14
Hercules and Defiance collect 58023
Today we worked in conjunction with Hanson & Hall in order to collect and deliver 58023 from Leicester LIP to Kidderminster SVR. This...
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...
Aug 10
Large Logo Duo Return
We are pleased to report that 50007 Hercules & 50049 Defiance have returned to our home base after their repaint into classic large logo...
Aug 3
GBRf Memories Video
We are forever proud of our loco’s history as they have all been wide and varied including a wide selection of liveries, and variations. ...
Jul 25
Repaint update on 50007 & 50049
We are pleased to share progress with the repaint of Hercules & Defiance this week at Arlington Fleet Services,Eastleigh. 50007 Hercules...
Jul 9
Repaint work commences
50007 “Hercules “is looking a little faded this week as work begins on the repaint at Arlington Fleet Services,Eastleigh. As you can see...
Jul 1
50007 & 50049 arrive in Eastleigh for repaint
Hercules & Defiance are now in the care of Arlington Fleet services in Eastleigh for their transformation into the classic blue large...
Jun 30
Mazey Day Success
A wonderful trip to Penzance with Pathfinder Railtours “The Mazey Day Cornishman “excursion was had by all on Saturday 29th June. 50007...
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...
May 21
SVR Diesel Festival Spectacular
Fine sunny weather along with a fantastic line up of diesels ensured the Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Festival (16th -19th May)was...
Apr 27
Bodywork repairs for 007 & 049
Bodywork repairs have been carried out on 50007 & 50049 at Kidderminster SVR the past few weeks by our expert welder,Ian Williams. 50049...
Apr 10
All Change for 50007 & 50049
The Class 50 Alliance are pleased to announce the repaint of 50007 Hercules & 50049 Defiance back into the classic BR Blue large logo...
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....
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