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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


80th Anniversary of VE Day
On the eve of the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we wish to pay our own tribute to the bravery of so many in all the military services. We...
May 7


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


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


The Fifty Fund Annual General Meeting
We are pleased to let you know that our AGM is confirmed for Saturday March 8th 2025 and will be entirely online. The AGM is your chance...
Feb 4


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


Christmas Online Shopping
Our online shop is full of gift ideas this festive period, so pop over and pay us a visit. www.fiftyfund-alliance.co.uk Mugs, Thermal...
Dec 7, 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


A Scottish Success
On the stroke of midnight the curtain fell on what can only be described as a “simply amazing “bank holiday weekend, as Pathfinder...
Aug 27, 2024


The Grampian Highlander
50007 Hercules & 50049 Defiance have safety arrived into Aberdeen this evening, on day one of Pathfinder Railtours “The Grampian...
Aug 24, 2024


GBRf Memories Video
We are forever proud of our loco’s history as they have all been wide and varied including a wide selection of liveries, and variations. ...
Aug 3, 2024


Repaint update on 50007 & 50049
We are pleased to share progress with the repaint of Hercules & Defiance this week at Arlington Fleet Services,Eastleigh. 50007 Hercules...
Jul 25, 2024


Repaint work commences
50007 “Hercules “is looking a little faded this week as work begins on the repaint at Arlington Fleet Services,Eastleigh. As you can see...
Jul 9, 2024
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