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Jul 1, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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...


Jun 11, 2024
A Glorious Gala at the West Somerset Railway
50033 Glorious has certainly lived up to her name during her star appearance at the Somerset based railway last weekend. The West...


Jun 10, 2024
Volunteers Week 2024
As a totally volunteer run organisation, we are eternally grateful for the many volunteers who have been involved in the group ,since its...


Jun 1, 2024
50033 Goes West
Details for 50033 move to the West Somerset Railway for the their upcoming Summer Diesel Festival have been released....


May 27, 2024
A Glorious Return
50033 Glorious has made a successful return to traffic today on the Severn Valley Railway. 18 months after her last appearance which has...


Apr 27, 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 10, 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 3, 2024
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, 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....

Feb 12, 2024
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, 2024
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, 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 2, 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...

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...
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