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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


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


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


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


Embankment Collapse on the Severn Valley Railway
As you may have read in the railway press, our home railway has suffered a devastating embankment failure on the section of line between...
Feb 19


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 season on the Severn Valley starts
50035 Ark Royal will be operating our first passenger service of the season on Saturday 15th February on the Severn Valley Railway...
Feb 7


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


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


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


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


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
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