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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 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 11, 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 10, 2024


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


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

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 17, 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


100th Mainline Railtour Success
When 50007 & 50049 arrived into the Scottish Capital yesterday with Pathfinder Railtours The Pilgrim Centurion, members and supporters...
Sep 17, 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...
Sep 15, 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.
Aug 2, 2023
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