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It won’t be long before we can once again enjoy the magic of the Severn Valley Railway behind one of our Class 50s. Join us over the Easter weekend (3rd–6th April), with action across all four days, featuring one round trip each day. Then on Sunday 12th April, enjoy two round trips for an extra special day out. 🎟️ Tickets and full details are available at www.svr.co.uk We’re looking forward to welcoming our supporters throughout the 2026 season at our home railway....

UK Railtours have announced the cancellation of Saturday’s tour due to lack of locomotive availability after Hanson & Hall’s 50008 Thunderer suffered a major fault on Saturday. With 50007 Hercules undergoing maintenance and two locomotives required, a cancellation was the only option unfortunately. All passengers have been contacted directly by UK Railtours and will receive a full refund.

Today saw 50049 Defiance arrive on the metals on the East Lancashire Railway with UK Railtours tour from Watford Junction. Seen here at Beeston on outward leg. Image L Ball Unfortunately on route Hanson & Hall’s 50008 Thunderer developed a unknown fault, which saw her detached from the train at Leicester on the outward journey. Defiance then carried on solo and made up the time lost, arriving only 4 mins late at Bury. The tour has arrived back at Watford junction this eveni

This friday sees 50049 Defiance heading down to London in readiness for UK Railtours “The East Lancashire Railway tour on Saturday 7th March. Defiance will run light engine as 0H50 11:52 Kidderminster S.V.R - Wembley Receptions 1 -7 https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:R31696/2026-03-06/detailed * These movements can run early without warning.