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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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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, 2025


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 9, 2025


80th Anniversary of VE Day
On the eve of the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we wish to pay our own tribute to the bravery of so many in all the military services. We...
May 7, 2025


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, 2025


Fundraising Event Success
A superb day was enjoyed on the Severn Valley Railway yesterday (Saturday 12th April) as The Fifty Fundraiser was well supported. The...
Apr 13, 2025


The Fifty Fundraiser
100 Vac miles are on offer on a special fundraising event being held on the Severn Valley Railway on Saturday 12th April. This event has...
Mar 12, 2025


Glorious Greatest Gathering
We are delighted to announce the appearance of 50033 Glorious at “The Greatest Gathering “ event being held at Alstom Works in Derby 1st...
Feb 14, 2025


Hercules returns home
50007 Hercules to return home to the Severn Valley Railway on Friday 7th February 0Z50 09:10 Reading Traincare Depot - Hinksey Sidings...
Feb 6, 2025


50049 shines at Derby
The sunshine may have been unpredictable at the The “Greatest Gathering” launch on Thursday 30th January, but our locomotive certainly...
Jan 31, 2025


Rail 200 The Greatest Gathering
The Fifty Fund Alliance are delighted to have been invited to provide a locomotive for the official launch event for The “Greatest...
Jan 29, 2025


Hercules in the Sunshine
50007 Hercules today,Saturday 25th January was seen at Reading whilst working 5V50 from Eastleigh TRMSD - Reading Traincare Depot....
Jan 25, 2025


1st Mainline Working of 2025
50007 Hercules is due to operate the following service tomorrow (Monday 6th January) https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/service/gb-nr:K2642...
Jan 5, 2025


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, 2025
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