Welcome

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.  Its origins can be traced to 1964,  when a group of railway enthusiasts in Rochdale formed the L&Y Saddletanks Fund and acquired 3 locomotives, a carriage and 3 wagons.  In 1987 the 'Fund' changed its identity to the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Preservation Society and started negotiations to form a Charity to secure the collection in the long term.

The Trust was granted Charitable status in 1991 and participates in 'Gift Aid' schemes approved by the Inland Revenue, a valuable source of additional funding.

You can make a BIG difference to what you see pictured on this site.  The fact that what you see still exists, whether yet restored or not, is testimony to the quality of L&Y workmanship.  This quality is the guiding principle for those involved in restoration and conservation.  Such quality consumes two resources: time and money.  You can make a difference by providing either or both.  If you’re skilled in engineering or carpentry, or are simply competent at DIY, we can use you!

If you can’t help physically you can still make a difference - anything you can afford to donate will provide quality materials.  All donations from UK taxpayers can be enhanced under the Gift Aid Scheme. If you pay UK Income Tax and are able to make a donation, please complete the membership/donation form and send it to us - for every pound you donate we can recover the tax you've paid on it at the current rate, thus boosting your donation at no cost to you!

Whilst the name L&Y disappeared in its own right in 1922 its influence on railway design and operations persists today.  You can ensure that this influence continues.  To contribute, either see the Donations page or contact us.

Within the site you will find full details of the collection and see how you can help further the aims of the Trust with practical or financial help - click here. The Trust is approved by the Inland Revenue to enhance donations under the Gift Aid schemes.

Details of membership can be found on the Membership page and are also included in the Trust's regular journal 'ON TRUST' which be obtained from the Membership Secretary.