Current Projects and Funding
The Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Trust was established in 1988 by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Preservation Society and in 1991 became a Registered Charity (registration number 1002627 in England). The Trust owns a unique collection of steam locomotives and carriages previously owned by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway.
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No. 68/51218
Locomotive: Class B7 'Pug' 0-4-0 Saddletank No.68 (No.51218) more..
Status: Stored at Haworth pending 10 year major overhaul.
Comments: Funding and major materials for overhaul are available, awaiting completion of 752 restoration. Specific donations still welcome.
No. 19
Locomotive: Class B7 'Pug' 0-4-0 Saddletank No.19 more..
Status: Cosmetic restoration now complete. Static exhibit at the Ribble Steam Railway at Preston
Comments: Static preservation funded by Ribble Steam Railway. Potential donors of the major funding required for restoration are welcome to contact us.
No. 752
Locomotive: 0-6-0 Saddletank more..
Status: New dragbox completed, new bunker floor made ready for fitting, work progresses slowly, new chimney acquired.
Comments: Funding for completion of restoration available and 'ring fenced'. Specific donations will be held to meet maintenance and repair costs (and the next overhaul).
No. 47
Carriage: LYR 47 Blackpool Club Car Coach more..
Status: Restoration work currently being undertaken at Oxenhope Carriage Works on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway. Draught strips fitted to opening top windows. Luggage rack brackets produced and polishing commenced.
Comments: Funding held in 'ring fenced' funds of L&Y Trust and Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Trust. Donations actively sought for replacement chairs.
No. 1474
Carriage: LYR 1474 Hughes taper-end Brake/3rd more..
Status: Normally on public display in Oxenhope Exhibition Shed on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, but also in regular use on KWVR Vintage Trains, often pulled by 957. Currently awaiting fitting of luggage rack brackets and woven wire racks.
Comments: In need of a repaint into correct LYR colours for its centenary, for which donations will be most welcome.
No. 1507
Carriage: LYR 1507 6 wheel 5 compartment Third more..
Status: Normally on public display in Oxenhope Exhibition Shed on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, but also in regular use on KWVR Vintage Trains, often pulled by 957.
Comments: Routine maintenance and repairs paid for from general funds. Specific donations still welcome.
No. 279
Carriage: LYR 279 4 compartment First more..
Status: Stored at Oxenhope carriage works awaiting restoration.
Comments: Conservation costs being met from general funds until major restoration starts. Potential donors of the major funding required for restoration are welcome to contact us.
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