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Defiance Heads To Kent
50049 rests at Princes Risborough this evening for tomorrow’s mainline railtour with Hanson & Hall’s 50008 Thunderer. UK Railtours “The...
Aug 22


English Electric Trio for October Railtour
UK Railtours has announced The Brick and Tile railtour on Saturday 25th October 2025, which will see two class 50’s and a class 37 in...
Aug 16


Severn Valley Railway & GB Railfreight Weekend
Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th September sees the Severn Valley Railway play host to some heavy duty traction from GBRf as they raise funds...
Aug 16


Memories of The Greatest Gathering
Taken from the cab of 50049 Photo G Turner A evening spectacle by the very talented Tom McAtee. 50044 & 50035 in their new temporary...
Aug 7


Large Logo Trio at The Greatest Gathering
Day 2 at The Greatest Gathering saw a earlier entry into the site for the huge crowds with the line up of 50049 & 50033 & 50007 being a...
Aug 3


Exeter & Ark Royal All Wrapped Up In Derby
Two of our fleet have had a temporary change of appearance as part of The Greatest Gathering event being held in Derby over the next 3...
Aug 1


The Fifty Fund at the Greatest Gathering
If you are attending the Greatest Gathering this weekend and want to find us we will be located in U Shop (Stall No E9). With a wide...
Jul 30


Yet Another Greatest Gathering Convoy for C50A
50007 Hercules is due to depart our home base this morning, along with 50033 Glorious + 46045 to head to Derby for the big event. Just...
Jul 30


Defiance leads Greatest Gathering Convoy From The Severn Valley Railway
A huge convoy of exhibits for the Greatest Gathering, departed the Severn Valley Railway today with 50049 Defiance leading from the...
Jul 25


The Ulster Express
A nod to the past as UK Railtours announce The Ulster Express Railtour.on Saturday 27th September. Working with Hanson & Hall 50008 from...
Jul 18


Accurascale 50031 Hood
The general release date of our exclusive model of 50031 Hood, with our friends at Accurascale Is nearly here. Full details can be found...
Jun 30


Rail 200 Exhibition Train
We were proud to have 50007 Hercules playing a key role in the “Grand Entrance,” hauling the Railway 200 Exhibition Train “Inspiration”...
Jun 27


Severn Valley Railway Summer Running Dates
The following dates are booked for a class 50 on the diesel turn. Also after 25th July, the line is scheduled to be fully open for...
Jun 23


HMS Glorious Anniversary
Today we remember the loss of HMS Glorious which was lost 85 years ago in 1940, with the loss of 1207 men. Lest we forget
Jun 8


Volunteer Taster Day
We are holding a volunteer taster day on Saturday 7th June at Kidderminster TMD on the Severn Valley Railway. Are you a keen amateur car...
May 24


Remembering HMS Glorious
The rededication of 50033 “Glorious” Saturday 17th May 2025 The C50A/The Fifty Fund had the honour of welcoming our distinguished guests...
May 18


Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Festival 15th - 18th May
The full timetable and locomotive allocations are now available ⬇️ to view for the upcoming Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Festival...
May 10


Rededication of 50033 Glorious at the Severn Valley Railway
The rededication of 50033 “Glorious” will take place on Saturday 17th May at Kidderminster station at 11:55. We will be joined by...
May 3
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