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

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...

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...

A superb day was enjoyed on the Severn Valley Railway yesterday (Saturday 12th April) as The Fifty Fundraiser was well supported. The...

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...

As you may have read in the railway press, our home railway has suffered a devastating embankment failure on the section of line between...

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

50035 Ark Royal will be operating our first passenger service of the season on Saturday 15th February on the Severn Valley Railway...

The Fifty Fund - Alliance would like to wish all our supporters and shareholders a healthy and prosperous 2025. We have lots of exciting...

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

50033 Glorious has made a successful return to traffic today on the Severn Valley Railway. 18 months after her last appearance which has...

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

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

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

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.

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...

If you fancy a festive day out with a variety of diesels to choose from, then book your tickets for Friday 29th December on the SVR...