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Uk Railtours “The East Lancashire Railway “ 📆 Saturday 7th March 2026 📍Commencing at Watford Junction with various pickup points ⭐️ 2 Class 50’s & a class 56* Hanson & Hall’s 50008 Thunderer along with Class 50 Alliance’s 50049 Defiance escorted on to the ELR metals by The Class 56 Group’s mighty grid ✅ Option to visit the museum and enjoy a trip on the 12 mile scenic route between Heywood and Rawtenstall. For more information and tickets 🎟️ please visit ⬇️ https://www.ukr

On this Remembrance Sunday, we at The Fifty Fund & Class 50 Alliance will pause to remember and honour all those who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication will never be forgotten. At the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month — we remember them. “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remem

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

Your help is required in our quest to construct our long over due railtour directory for the website. If you wish to help with this project, please send us your best images via email to secretary@fiftyfund.org.uk with details of the tour,location and your name to give credit to. It would be wonderful if we can have as many contributions as possible from our many supporters. You have a one or 100+ railtours to choose from, so we look forward to seeing your photos. Thank you fo

Taken from the cab of 50049 Photo G Turner A evening spectacle by the very talented Tom McAtee. 50044 & 50035 in their new temporary...

Day 2 at The Greatest Gathering saw a earlier entry into the site for the huge crowds with the line up of 50049 & 50033 & 50007 being a...

Two of our fleet have had a temporary change of appearance as part of The Greatest Gathering event being held in Derby over the next 3...

If you are attending the Greatest Gathering this weekend and want to find us we will be located in U Shop (Stall No E9). With a wide...

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

The general release date of our exclusive model of 50031 Hood, with our friends at Accurascale Is nearly here. Full details can be found...

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...

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...

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...

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...

We are delighted to announce the appearance of 50033 Glorious at “The Greatest Gathering “ event being held at Alstom Works in Derby 1st...

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...