What we fund
We fund a wide range of projects at the SVR. The money from passenger fares and from our shops, cafes and pubs covers the day-to-day running costs of the Railway. But it doesn't pay for the huge restoration costs of our locomotives, coaches, track and infrastructure, or for training our engineering apprentices.
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How much do these items cost?
Up to £1,000,000 to overhaul and restore a steam locomotive
Up to £90,000 to restore a heritage coach
£1.397 million to restore the ageing Falling Sands viaduct
£21,000 a year to train an apprentice in the SVR's Heritage Apprenticeship Scheme (HAS)
What types of projects do we fund?
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Apprentice training
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Future Fund
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Carriage Restoration
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Infrastructure
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Permanent Way
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Diesel Projects
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Bridgnorth Development Project
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Education
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Wheelchair access
Can you help?
There's so much more that needs doing, and that's where you can help. Perhaps you would consider leaving a gift in your Will? Perhaps you would donate online today, or set up a regular donation?