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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.

The Fifty Fund 2026 AGM takes place tomorrow, in person & online 📆 Saturday 21 February 2026 ⏰ Time: 14:00 (GMT) 📍 Location: Kidderminster Museum, Kidderminster Station, Severn Valley Railway 💻 Attendance: In person or online Before the AGM, we will also be offering a tour of Kidderminster TMD, giving members and supporters the opportunity to enjoy a behind-the-scenes look with a tour at 12:00. Please head towards the TMD via the Severn valley railway car park and as you g