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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...
Apr 3
Tag The Tank
The Class 50 Alliance and The Fifty Fund are pleased to announce their "Tag the Tank" fund-raising appeal, an initiative whereby you can...
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 20
West Somerset Summer Diesel Festival Visit
We are pleased to announce that 50033 Glorious will be off on her travels to the beautiful West Somerset Railway from Thursday 6th June -...
Jan 12
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 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...
Nov 16, 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 8, 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 6, 2023
Winter Preparations for 50031
With the winter, and inclement weather rapidly approaching it was time to “baton down the hatches” on 50031 Hood this weekend at...
Oct 30, 2023
50044’s Revival Continues
Some very important work was carried out this weekend on 50044 Exeter, by our dedicated team of volunteers. Exeter's overhauled train...
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...
Sep 15, 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...
Aug 29, 2023
Volunteers make the front cover of Trackside Magazine
This month's issue of Trackside Magazine may have had some familiar faces on the front cover, as we were delighted to be able to work...
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.
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