The North York Moors Railway "Valley Aid"

The Class 50 Alliance was pleased to be involved with the North York Moors Railway's event to raise money for The Severn Valley Railway's flood damage appeal. The event took place over the weekend of the 2nd-4th November 2007. 

The Alliance along with many other locomotive owners were pleased to wave the usual locomotive hire fees to help further increase the donation to the SVR.

Local resident 50027 Lion was partnered with 50049 for one trip only. Unfortunately Lion suffered a failure that prevented it taking any further part in the event. Here the pair as seen amongst the autumnal colours. 

Photo Alex Eyres 

With the NYMR taking on some operations over the Esk Valley line from Barnetby to Whitby the opportunity to use 50049 on new metals was taken. 

Photo Martin Hart

At Whitby. We believe that this is the first visit of the class to the terminus. But can anyone prove this or provide evidence that this is not the case? 

Photo Martin Hart