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50007 Sleeper Coaches Workings
Hercules has been hired by Hanson & Hall to move Mk 3 sleeper coaches to and from Eastleigh for repainting for the next few weeks and...
Dec 1, 2024


007 returns to Kidderminster
A early start for 50007 Hercules tomorrow, as she returns to Kidderminster SVR via Bescot. 07:06 Wembley H.S - Kidderminster SVR...
Nov 14, 2024


Route Learning Duties
50007 Hercules is temporarily based in Wembley Yard, West London this week. Our friends at GBRf required her services to assist with...
Nov 12, 2024


Old Oak Common Recreated
A evening photoshoot was held at the Severn Valley Railway, as part of their Autumn Diesel Bash in October. Photo D Hector 4 of our...
Nov 6, 2024


Fantastic Diesel Bash at the Severn Valley Railway
What a wonderful 4 days we have had at the Severn Valley Railway Autumn Diesel Bash with 50033, 50035, 50007 and 50049 all making...
Oct 7, 2024


Severn Valley Railway Autumn Diesel Bash 3rd - 6th October
This popular 4 day event will have some special visiting locomotives joining the home fleet line up, which includes 4 of our fleet....
Oct 1, 2024


Hercules and Defiance collect 58023
Today we worked in conjunction with Hanson & Hall in order to collect and deliver 58023 from Leicester LIP to Kidderminster SVR. This...
Sep 14, 2024


A Scottish Success
On the stroke of midnight the curtain fell on what can only be described as a “simply amazing “bank holiday weekend, as Pathfinder...
Aug 27, 2024


The Grampian Highlander
50007 Hercules & 50049 Defiance have safety arrived into Aberdeen this evening, on day one of Pathfinder Railtours “The Grampian...
Aug 24, 2024


Large Logo Duo Return
We are pleased to report that 50007 Hercules & 50049 Defiance have returned to our home base after their repaint into classic large logo...
Aug 10, 2024


GBRf Memories Video
We are forever proud of our loco’s history as they have all been wide and varied including a wide selection of liveries, and variations. ...
Aug 3, 2024


Repaint update on 50007 & 50049
We are pleased to share progress with the repaint of Hercules & Defiance this week at Arlington Fleet Services,Eastleigh. 50007 Hercules...
Jul 25, 2024


Repaint work commences
50007 “Hercules “is looking a little faded this week as work begins on the repaint at Arlington Fleet Services,Eastleigh. As you can see...
Jul 9, 2024


50007 & 50049 arrive in Eastleigh for repaint
Hercules & Defiance are now in the care of Arlington Fleet services in Eastleigh for their transformation into the classic blue large...
Jul 1, 2024


Mazey Day Success
A wonderful trip to Penzance with Pathfinder Railtours “The Mazey Day Cornishman “excursion was had by all on Saturday 29th June. 50007...
Jun 30, 2024


Last Mainline Tour for our duo in GBRf colours
The team will be preparing 50007” Hercules” & 50049 “Defiance “ this weekend in readiness for Pathfinder Railtours “The Mazey Day...
Jun 21, 2024


A Glorious Gala at the West Somerset Railway
50033 Glorious has certainly lived up to her name during her star appearance at the Somerset based railway last weekend. The West...
Jun 11, 2024


Volunteers Week 2024
As a totally volunteer run organisation, we are eternally grateful for the many volunteers who have been involved in the group ,since its...
Jun 10, 2024


50033 Goes West
Details for 50033 move to the West Somerset Railway for the their upcoming Summer Diesel Festival have been released....
Jun 1, 2024


A Glorious Return
50033 Glorious has made a successful return to traffic today on the Severn Valley Railway. 18 months after her last appearance which has...
May 27, 2024
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