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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


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


All Change for 50007 & 50049
The Class 50 Alliance are pleased to announce the repaint of 50007 Hercules & 50049 Defiance back into the classic BR Blue large logo...
Apr 10, 2024


Branch line Society Cornish tour postponed
It has been announced by the Branch Line Society (BLS) that the planned 3 day Kernow tour 3rd-6th May 2024 has been postponed until 2025....
Mar 18, 2024


Heritage Railway Association Awards 2024
The Class 50 Alliance was presented with the Rail Express Magazine Modern Traction Award 2024 by editor, Richard Clinnick at the Heritage...
Feb 12, 2024


2023 In Pictures
A short video of our highlights of 2023 for you to enjoy. Thank you to all the contributors that allowed us to feature their images.
Jan 12, 2024


New Year Message
As we move into a new year with the Class 50 Alliance, we must reflect on what we have achieved in 2023. We have reached a milestone in...
Jan 2, 2024


C50A shortlisted for HRA Award
Class 50 Alliance chairman, Tony Middleton is pleased to announce our inclusion on the shortlist of nominees for Team of the Year at the...
Dec 17, 2023


1st mainline tour date in 2024 announced.
We are delighted to be operating Pathfinder Tours "The Mazey Day Cornishman"on Saturday 29th June 2024. Announced today, the tour will...
Dec 7, 2023


Manchester Christmas Markets
Timings for next Saturday's UK Railtours Manchester Christmas Markets tour have been released. Click the links below for our route &...
Dec 1, 2023


Cover Stars
Thank you to Rail Express magazine for featuring us in their latest issue, celebrating our 100th Mainline railtour on 16th September to...
Nov 16, 2023


Winter Preparations for 50031
With the winter, and inclement weather rapidly approaching it was time to “baton down the hatches” on 50031 Hood this weekend at...
Nov 6, 2023
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