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An unexpected call for assistance came from the West Somerset Railway on Tuesday, and we were delighted to help. Unfortunately, the booked steam locomotive failed before its 14:30 departure from Minehead. Photo R Hiscox Fortunately, 50049 Defiance had just arrived with C50A Chairman and GBRf driver Tony Middleton. Before you could say "Notch 7", Defiance was heading back towards Bishops Lydeard, ensuring the service arrived only 20 minutes late. 50049 is appearing at the West

We are delighted to announce that 50049 Defiance will be attending the West Somerset Summer Diesel Festival from 4th–7th June 2026. As the railway celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, what better way to mark the occasion than by reuniting Defiance with its former home railway once again. Information and tickets can be found here ⬇️ www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk The West Somerset Railway is the longest heritage railway in the UK, running from Bishops Lydeard to Minehea

For the first time ever, 50049 Defiance is attending the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Diesel Gala! 🚨 📅 18th – 21st June 2026 The Class 50 Alliance / Fifty Fund are delighted to have been invited back following a fantastic visit in 2019, and we’re really looking forward to returning to this wonderful railway with Defiance. Don’t miss the chance to see 50049 in action on the KWVR for the very first time! Full event details and tickets available here: www.kwvr.co.uk

We were delighted to be featured in Channel 4’s,Guy Martin’s, The British Train That Changed The World television programme, which saw Guy travel behind 50035 Ark Royal. Filmed at the spring diesel festival at the Severn Valley Railway and also features, our friend, Francis Bourgeois. This premiered this week, but if you missed it please visit www.channel4.co.uk This was filmed as part of the 200th anniversary of the first passenger train and we thank all involved for the i

Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th September sees the Severn Valley Railway play host to some heavy duty traction from GBRf as they raise funds...

The rededication of 50033 “Glorious” Saturday 17th May 2025 The C50A/The Fifty Fund had the honour of welcoming our distinguished guests...

The full timetable and locomotive allocations are now available ⬇️ to view for the upcoming Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Festival...

The rededication of 50033 “Glorious” will take place on Saturday 17th May at Kidderminster station at 11:55. We will be joined by...

What a wonderful 4 days we have had at the Severn Valley Railway Autumn Diesel Bash with 50033, 50035, 50007 and 50049 all making...

This popular 4 day event will have some special visiting locomotives joining the home fleet line up, which includes 4 of our fleet....

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

Fine sunny weather along with a fantastic line up of diesels ensured the Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Festival (16th -19th May)was...

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

We are pleased to announce that 50033 Glorious will be off on her travels to the beautiful West Somerset Railway from Thursday 6th June -...

It's shaping up to bumper event with a host of visiting locomotives already been announced by the SVR with the home fleet in attendance ....