 |
|||||
|
|||||
|
|||||
| updated 07/03/09 | |||||
|
|
|
|||
Vintage Trains Society was formerly known as the Friends of Birmingham Railway Museum. The Society consists of members who want to provide support to the various subsidiaries of the Birmingham Railway Museum Trust (BRMT) i.e. Vintage Trains (main line operations), Tyseley Locomotive Works (the home base for the Shakespeare Express) and the Visitor Centre (public displays of railway artifacts). All members share a common interest i.e. to preserve steam and railway heritage for the current and future generations. Funds raised by the Society are donated to restoration projects, and to support the activities of BRMT including site projects. The Society sponsors membership of the Birmingham Heritage Forum. Membership subscriptions finance a newsletter and magazine plus administration costs and any surplus is used for donations to other projects. The Society sponsored the restoration of Swindon Works Shunters Truck and made a sizeable donation to the restoration appeal for 5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe. Many of the members volunteer their services to Vintage Trains, the Shakespeare Express, Tyseley Locomotive Works or the Visitor Centre. There are many opportunities, which require a variety of skills and interests ....more >> Please note that all volunteers are welcome, and we will endeavour to match their aspirations with the opportunities available. However it must be understood that for the operational activities, individuals will need to undergo appropriate supervised training and assessment of suitability. There may be very limited requirements for more volunteers for some operational activities. Membership benefits include concessionary travel on the Shakespeare Express and concessionary admission to Tyseley Locomotive Works Visitor Centre, which are offered by the Birmingham Railway Museum Trust in recognition of the support from the Society and are subject to annual review ....more >> If more people join the "Society" then it would be able to provide more help to the Trust for projects such as: restoration & maintenance of Tyseley collection locomotives, restoration & maintenance of the Vintage Trains coach fleet, the Stratford-upon-Avon Steam Locomotive Centre project and Tyseley Locomotive Works site maintenance & improvements. Vintage Trains Society leaflet (which includes a membership application form): Download leaflet here >> Membership Application Form : Download Application Form>> Send your completed form with the appropriate subscription to the Membership Secretary. If you would like more information then please ring Vintage Trains on 0121 708 4960, ask a steward on one of our trains, or click the email link to send an email detailing your particular query (please include your name & address in case the response needs to be sent by surface mail) |
|||||
|
|
||||
| top>> | |||||
