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50035 appears in latest Guy Martin’s TV Show
We were delighted to be featured in Channel 4’s,Guy Martin’s, The British Train That Changed The World television programme, which saw Guy travel behind 50035 Ark Royal. Filmed at the spring diesel festival at the Severn Valley Railway and also features, our friend, Francis Bourgeois. This premiered this week, but if you missed it please visit www.channel4.co.uk This was filmed as part of the 200th anniversary of the first passenger train and we thank all involved for the i
Nov 1


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 9


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


SVR Diesel Festival Spectacular
Fine sunny weather along with a fantastic line up of diesels ensured the Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Festival (16th -19th May)was...
May 21, 2024


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


Thank You Gus
A surprise presentation was made to Jonathan "Gus" Dunster during the Severn Valley Spring Diesel Festival to thank Gus for his...
May 29, 2023


Will it be your lucky number ?
The prizes for The Fifty Fund Spring raffle being held during Severn Valley diesel gala 18th - 21st May have been announced today with 5...
May 9, 2023


SVR Spring Diesel Festival 18th -21st May
It's shaping up to bumper event with a host of visiting locomotives already been announced by the SVR with the home fleet in attendance ....
Apr 5, 2023
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