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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...
May 21, 2024


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 27, 2024


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...
Apr 10, 2024

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....
Mar 18, 2024


2023 In Pictures
A short video of our highlights of 2023 for you to enjoy. Thank you to all the contributors that allowed us to feature their images.
Jan 12, 2024

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...
Jan 2, 2024


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...
Dec 7, 2023

Manchester Christmas Markets
Timings for next Saturday's UK Railtours Manchester Christmas Markets tour have been released. Click the links below for our route &...
Dec 1, 2023


Cover Stars
Thank you to Rail Express magazine for featuring us in their latest issue, celebrating our 100th Mainline railtour on 16th September to...
Nov 16, 2023


A Festive Treat To Manchester
We are pleased to be operating this excursion to Manchester from London Euston with our friends at UKRailtours on Saturday 9th December...
Nov 8, 2023


100th Mainline Railtour Success
When 50007 & 50049 arrived into the Scottish Capital yesterday with Pathfinder Railtours The Pilgrim Centurion, members and supporters...
Sep 17, 2023

The 100th starts here !
50007 Hercules & 50049 Defiance storm through Elford this evening (Friday 14th) with the ECS move 5Z49 Burton Ot Wetmore Sidings to...
Sep 15, 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.
Aug 2, 2023
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