The Locomotives of the Class 50 Alliance

The Class 50 Alliance owns three class 50 locomotives; 50035, D444 and 50049 and administers one more; 50031 on behalf of two members. All are based on the Severn Valley Railway, and when resident there, maintenance is carried out in the yard at Kidderminster.
 

50 035 "Ark Royal"

"Ark Royal" was the first class 50 to be preserved,  it was purchased at a time when it looked as though the class was to be run down slowly resulting in only a few good examples being available for preservation.

Ark Royal is currently out of service undergoing repairs.

Current Situation, Locomotive History, Pre-Preservation
 

50 044 "Exeter"

"Exeter" was originally to be purchased as a source of spares for 50035, but during the investigations prior to purchase it became clear that despite having been at Stratford depot (in North East London) for some considerable time for component recovery, she was almost intact.

Exeter is now operating on the SVR in preparation for re-certification for main line running.

Current Situation, Locomotive History, Pre-Preservation
 

50 031 "Hood"

This locomotive was purchased in near operational condition, having been withdrawn with only minor faults. 

"Hood" has made history on several occasions, most notably in November 1997 becoming the first main line certified preserved class 50 on RailTrack (now Network Rail) metals when it hauled The Pilgrim Hoover railtour .

Current Situation, Locomotive History, Pre-Preservation
 

50 049 "Defiance"

This locomotive was purchased for preservation by Project Defiance. Following time spent on the West Somerset Railway it was moved to the Severn Valley Railway. It is currently mainline certified 

More details to follow.