You may remember in the May, the Severn Valley Railway were proud to announce the Heritage Railway Association Award for Diesel Locomotion 2021 going to the Class 50 Association.

No formal presentation could take place at the time because of Covid-19 restrictions, but the group can finally celebrate as the plaque commemorating their win was presented at the Autumn Diesel Gala by Lord Richard Faulkner of Worcester, president of the HRA.
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The award recognises the achievements of those involved in the preservation of heritage diesel traction and the Class 50 Association has achieved plenty in its 30-year existence.

Jonathan Dunster, SVR (Holdings) director and chair of both the SVR diesels committee and C50A, told Express Points: “It’s great to see diesel preservation get recognised by the HRA and we’re really proud to see the award come to a group based on the Severn Valley Railway. We just need to decide where to put the plaque!”

It was a doubly successful day for the SVR, as 21-year-old Tom Mills received a runner’s up certificate for the first-ever Lord Faulkner Young Volunteer Award.

Head of engineering Martin White, who nominated Tom, said: “It’s an honour to work with Tom and see how he’s developed during his time in Bridgnorth MPD, focusing on pattern making – a dying trade in Britain.

“The award is a real testament to his drive, determination and interest in learning the craft alongside the work that others have put into teaching Tom the skills he required to specialise in this industry.”

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