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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?

  • Apprentice training

  • Future Fund

  • Carriage Restoration

  • Infrastructure

  • Permanent Way

  • Diesel Projects

  • Bridgnorth Development Project

  • Education 

  • 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? 

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