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Fundraising Event Success
A superb day was enjoyed on the Severn Valley Railway yesterday (Saturday 12th April) as The Fifty Fundraiser was well supported. The...
Apr 13


The Fifty Fundraiser
100 Vac miles are on offer on a special fundraising event being held on the Severn Valley Railway on Saturday 12th April. This event has...
Mar 12


Embankment Collapse on the Severn Valley Railway
As you may have read in the railway press, our home railway has suffered a devastating embankment failure on the section of line between...
Feb 19


Glorious Greatest Gathering
We are delighted to announce the appearance of 50033 Glorious at “The Greatest Gathering “ event being held at Alstom Works in Derby 1st...
Feb 14


2025 season on the Severn Valley starts
50035 Ark Royal will be operating our first passenger service of the season on Saturday 15th February on the Severn Valley Railway...
Feb 7


Happy New Year
The Fifty Fund - Alliance would like to wish all our supporters and shareholders a healthy and prosperous 2025. We have lots of exciting...
Jan 2


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 7, 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...
May 27, 2024


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


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...
Feb 12, 2024


SVR Spring Diesel Festival Tickets
The Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Festival tickets are NOW on sale. This popular event,will be held over 4 days from Thursday 16th...
Feb 4, 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


Winter Diesel Day on the Severn Valley Railway
If you fancy a festive day out with a variety of diesels to choose from, then book your tickets for Friday 29th December on the SVR...
Nov 22, 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...
Nov 6, 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...
Oct 30, 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 29, 2023


Thank You Gus
A surprise presentation was made to Jonathan "Gus" Dunster during the Severn Valley Spring Diesel Festival to thank Gus for his...
May 29, 2023


50035 additional running day on the Severn Valley Railway
A extra running day has been announced for 50035 Ark Royal on Friday 12th May replacing D9551 on the 1115 & 1530 departures from...
May 9, 2023
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