Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Association
The charitable arm of the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
Volunteers Wanted! Give us a call on 01629 823076
Past Achievements
EVRA's been busy with projects over the years and has been awarded grants by different organisations, plus has been the beneficiary of large donations from the public
2009 - Derbyshire Aggregate Levy Fund - £9000
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Construction of ash pit and dedicated access track
2009 - Derbyshire County Council Community Leadership Scheme - £263
2007 - Derbyshire Aggregate Levy Fund - £4,114
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Materials & Equipment for the laying of the Narrow Gauge line under Cemetery Lane Bridge
2007 - National Lottery Heritage Fund - £48,800
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Restoration of 'Wee Yorkie Ferrybridge 'No. 3' Barclay 0-4-0 Steam Engine
2007 - Derbyshire Dales District Council - £150
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Towards construction of Children's Play Area
2007 - Awards For All - £9,392
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Uniforms for Guards and Drivers
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Construction of a Children's Play Area and towards Children's Education/Fun Days in 2008
2007 - Awards For All - £4,700
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Travelling Exhibition for schools, libraries etc
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An Educational CD-ROM for the Interpretation Coach
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Hiring a Steam Engine for a Steam Gala
2005 - Grant Aid - £6,700
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Refurbishment of Idridgehay Platform
2004 to 2006 - Local Heritage Initiative (two grants)
£24,972 & £24,944
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For the 'Train Ride to History' project
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A major 'Interpretation' project involving:
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Leafleted Walks
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Interpretation Boards
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Recording of people who worked in the quarries & on the line
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Production of a DVD
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Interpretation Coach at Wirksworth
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Various Leaflets
2004/5 - Derbyshire Aggregate Levy Fund - £25,500
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Towards construction of Platform 3 at Wirksworth Station
2004 - National Lottery Heritage Fund - £32,900
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Repairs to Platform 1 at Wirksworth Station
2003 - Derbyshire Aggregate Levy Fund - £22,000
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To build a new platform- Ravenstor - at the top of the incline
2003 - Awards For All - £4,700
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Display Boards in the Information Centre
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Repairs to the Water Supply for Steam Engines
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Construction of a Water Crane
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Conservation of a Tube Wagon into a Carriage suitable for people with disabilities
2003 - Awards For All - £3,500
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Purchase of the Information Centre, Wirksworth
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Purchase of a Tool Store
Further Funding
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In addition, two major donations (£19000 & £10000) have helped fund the cladding of the maintenance shed, purchase replica station lamps, undertake repairs to Hazelwood Bridge and Barnsley Lane Bridge, plus to complete the 'Incline'.
