Class 50 Alliance

The Class 50 Alliance, working alongside The Fifty Fund, is a long-established preservation organisation dedicated to owning, maintaining and operating six preserved English Electric Class 50 locomotives for heritage and main line use. Their fleet includes 50007 Hercules, 50031 Hood, 50033 Glorious, 50035 Ark Royal, 50044 Exeter and 50049 Defiance, with volunteers and supporters helping keep these iconic Type 4 diesels active, reliable and seen by the public. The group also hires locomotives for railtours, contract work and heritage railway events, helping to fund ongoing maintenance and restoration. Since 1989, the Alliance and Fifty Fund have played a leading role in Class 50 preservation, with a strong track record of returning locomotives to passenger and main line service. This video page showcases the sights and sounds of the locomotives in their care—departures, arrivals, railtours and gala appearances—celebrating the engineering, history and atmosphere that make the Class 50s so popular with enthusiasts.

The playlist features a collection of videos showcasing the operations and appearances of preserved BR Class 50 diesel locomotives, primarily those cared for by The Class 50 Alliance. These include units such as 50007 *Hercules*, 50031 *Hood*, 50033 *Glorious*, 50035 *Ark Royal*, 50044 *Exeter*, and 50049 *Defiance*. The footage captures these locomotives in action on heritage railways, including the Severn Valley Railway, Mid-Hants Railway, and Keighley and Worth Valley Railway. Events such as galas, railtours, and shareholder specials are highlighted, with some videos showing Class 50s working alongside other historic diesel and steam locomotives during special occasions.

In addition to the Class 50s, several other preserved locomotive classes appear in the videos, including Class 20, Class 35, Class 37, Class 45, Class 47, and others. These are often seen on heritage lines or during events that celebrate railway history. The footage also includes a variety of locations across the UK, from Kidderminster to Exeter, and features rolling stock operated by various organisations, including British Railways, Colas, GWR, and others. The videos provide insight into the continued use and preservation efforts for these iconic locomotives, celebrating their engineering and historical significance within the railway community.