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Severn Valley Railway & GB Railfreight Weekend
Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th September sees the Severn Valley Railway play host to some heavy duty traction from GBRf as they raise funds...
Aug 16


Yet Another Greatest Gathering Convoy for C50A
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...
Jul 30


Defiance leads Greatest Gathering Convoy From The Severn Valley Railway
A huge convoy of exhibits for the Greatest Gathering, departed the Severn Valley Railway today with 50049 Defiance leading from the...
Jul 25


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


Rail 200 The Greatest Gathering
The Fifty Fund Alliance are delighted to have been invited to provide a locomotive for the official launch event for The “Greatest...
Jan 29


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
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