How do you prepare a Class 50 diesel engine? Go behind the scenes with Severn Valley Railway

Heritage steam came back to the SVR in a big way during August, with thousands of visitors travelling up and down our 16-mile line through Worcestershire and Shropshire. But what about the extensive fleet of diesel locomotives?
Well, they were far from idle as you’ll find out in our film, as you meet some of the folk who maintain, overhaul and drive the SVR’s diesel locomotives. They’re looking forward to Fridays in September, when the Pioneer service will see different classes of diesel locomotive making three return trips along the line, to give enthusiasts the chance to clock up 96 miles in a single day.
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[@johnthedummy]

I love class 50's, they are like my favorite diesels ;)

[@Qwerty1235945]

Terrific to see young Jack volunteering. I used to volunteer on Tulyar, and was always worried who’d carry on. Best of luck in your career Jack.

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

He's certainly a huge asset to our team, as are all our volunteers

[@beeurd]

Good to know there is some young talent behind the scenes to help the railway survive for future generations. ☺️

[@SVRSteam]

I want to be a junior volenteer in the future at the SVR

[@willsvintagevehicles9164]

I do like the 50s

[@mjradar]

Where in this video does it show how to prepare a class 50 ?

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

3:55

[@mjradar]

@@bonkeydollocks1879 don't tell you anything at 3.55

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

@@mjradar he pulls the choke out then turns the ignition key @ 3:55., then let's it idle a few minutes to balance the carbs, he cleans the plugs and gaps the points in video one prior to this one.

[@mjradar]

@@bonkeydollocks1879 you must have experience with this process but anybody else would not know what is happening

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

@@mjradar it's easy just make sure you pull the choke out, they start easy

[@richardcourtney8164]

Good to see women involved in trains also about time Richard Courtney Adelaide south

[@stuartbuffery2553]

Thank you so much. Really enjoyed the Pioneer services 👍 talking of mileage I have covered slightly over 1, 000 miles of haulage just with diesel locomotives. And yes it's on my laptop 😆

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

Wow - thank you for your kind words. Hopefully we'll see you again for the Pioneer soon

[@gordonbruce2416]

What a fine young lad.

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

He's certainly a superstar in our diesel depot!

[@petersmith4455]

hi great video,love the class50s, this one looks well cared for, well done puts BR to shame.

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

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[@TheDaf95xf]

What a lovely young Man 👍🏻

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

He's a real asset to our team :)

[@railnut21]

That looked like a Parry People Mover lurking in the background

[@Penguins247]

Good video, but it seems really quiet? I usually have my volume set at 7, but I had to turn this up to 36 in order to hear it properly...

[@SevernValleyRailwayOfficial]

We'll take a look at this.

[@henrydover-porter1008]

There a well more steam enthusiast then diesel enthusiasts

[@31144]

And ?

[@SkhTrains]

Unfortunately...

[@britishrailclass]

It’s degenerated into an utter farce!

[@hoover3554]

You wish !

[@ajf3202]

Mate every diesel gala i go to is busier than the steam galas

[@williamtacey1783]

But autumn steam and Diesel Gala has been cancelled because of Coronavirus always still there until further notice comes up we are waiting patiently see when it happens shall we don’t know before all everything’s will be go back to normal soon.

[@stevenwoodhouse2725]

I wonder if one day a class 50 will ever be de refurbished to as built with the Hoover noise again?

[@kennethdunn6453]

I would buy a lot of spare pistons.

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

Lol