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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...
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...
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 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...
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....
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 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...
Dec 1, 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 &...
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...
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...
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