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Last night, Network Rail requested the hire of Class 50 No. 50049 Defiance to assist with snow-clearing operations on the West Midlands corridor ahead of the arrival of Storm Goretti. Departing Kidderminster on the Severn Valley Railway at 23:30, Defiance headed for Birmingham Snow Hill after being prepared by the C50A volunteers — many of whom had endured a challenging journey just to reach Kidderminster in the first place. Fortunately, conditions proved less severe than e

On Tuesday 26th August 2025, 50049 had an unplanned shutdown at Bridgnorth whilst working a routine train on the SVR. When attempting to re-prime the fuel, it was confirmed that there was zero fuel pressure. A plan was formed to bring the loco back to Kidderminster whereby further examinations and tests could take place, this took place on Thursday 28th August. A few local tests were performed and the fuel was primed once again and surprisingly 20psi of fuel pressure regis

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

Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th September sees the Severn Valley Railway play host to some heavy duty traction from GBRf as they raise funds...

50007 Hercules is due to depart our home base this morning, along with 50033 Glorious + 46045 to head to Derby for the big event. Just...

A huge convoy of exhibits for the Greatest Gathering, departed the Severn Valley Railway today with 50049 Defiance leading from the...

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...

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...

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...

50007 Hercules to return home to the Severn Valley Railway on Friday 7th February 0Z50 09:10 Reading Traincare Depot - Hinksey Sidings...

The sunshine may have been unpredictable at the The “Greatest Gathering” launch on Thursday 30th January, but our locomotive certainly...