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Jan 2
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...


Oct 7, 2024
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...


Aug 27, 2024
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...


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 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...


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...


May 21, 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...


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...

Mar 24, 2024
Glorious update
The refurbishment of 50033 continues at Kidderminster SVR this weekend after months of work stripping,repairing and cleaning its time to...

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 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...


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...

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...


May 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...
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