Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Association
The charitable arm of the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Volunteers Wanted! Give us a call on 01629 823076
Andrew Barclay
No.3 “Brian Harrison”
Overhaul
The Association’s steam locomotive “Brian Harrison” No.3 has been withdrawn from traffic to begin its 10-year overhaul following the expiration of its boiler certificate. This is the first steam locomotive which was restored and operated by the Association.
Its brother locomotive "Henry Ellison" is currently the only steam locomotive which is operational that is looked after by the Association which performs brake van rides and driver experiences on the Ravenstor incline at weekends.
The Association would like to return this reliable locomotive to service as soon as possible.
Since 2000, the development of the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway has relied on a collection of portacabins, containers and railway coaches to house an interpretative display and museum, an interactive model railway exhibit, information displays, toilets, shop and catering.
All of these structures are deteriorating, most are not easily accessible, the facilities are inadequate for the increasing numbers of visitors and our archives and displays are at risk in the coach where they are housed.
In early 2017, the Association paid for the removal of the dust dock, leaving a large flat area, which would be ideal for a new station building, adjacent to Platform 1.
The project has two main aims, relating to our charitable objectives of conserving and displaying our heritage collection of railway items, plus providing a better and more enjoyable experience for visitors.
As a secondary goal, the building will concentrate eight different facilities under one roof, enabling all of them to be upgraded to provide a much better experience for visitors and better working conditions for volunteers.
The building will be 4,683 square feet in total and will eventually provide the following:
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Cafe to seat 64 covers
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Associated kitchen and servery area
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Store rooms
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Admin offices
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Booking Office and Gift Shop
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Ladies, Gents and Disabled toilet facilities
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An open space to include a museum, book shop, information centre and model railway layout
Phase 1
Complete
Association's Shop, Museum & Toilets
Phase 2
In progress
Kitchens & Cafeteria
Phase 3
Not started
Offices,
Gift Shop &
Booking Hall
We need your help!
The total cost of the building will be £500,000.
£150,000 of which, is required before phase 2 of the station building can begin. Phase 2 will include our new catering facilities.
Your regular contributions really help speed the development of this project.
Please choose from one of the options below.
Bronze
£5 per month (25 regular monthly donations) or lump sum or £125.
Name on roll of honour. One year membership of EVRA.
DMU Cab ride to Duffield or Cab ride on the incline (Steam)
Silver
£10 per month (25 regular monthly donations) or lump sum of £250.
Name on roll of honour plus three years membership of EVRA.
Footplate ride to Duffield – Steam or Diesel.
Gold
£20 per month (25 regular monthly donations) or lump sum or £500.
Name on roll of honour plus five years membership of EVRA.
Two hour steam footplate experience.
Platinum
£50 per month (25 regular monthly donations) or lump sum or £1,250.
Name on roll of honour plus Life membership of EVRA.
A coach for friends and family on an evening Steam Train to Duffield with train (from 2019)
Special guest at official opening.
Bronze
£5 per month (25 regular monthly donations) or lump sum or £125.
Name on roll of honour. One year membership of EVRA.
DMU Cab ride to Duffield or Cab ride on the incline (Steam)
Silver
£10 per month (25 regular monthly donations) or lump sum of £250.
Name on roll of honour plus three years membership of EVRA.
Footplate ride to Duffield – Steam or Diesel.
To set up a Standing Order and pay monthly please email: treasurerevra@outlook.com
For a lump sum or one-off contribution to help EVRA, please use the online form below.
Thank you very much for your donation, however big or small, it will help to progress this project forward.
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