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UPDATE ON DAPOL EXCLUSIVE 2874 MODEL

The model of 2874 will have the following characteristics:

• Great Western Railway Green,
• Die cast compensated chassis with floating gearbox,
• Die cast boiler,
• Die cast footplate,
• Great Western lettered on the Churchward 3500-gallon tender,
• original style chimney and safety valve bonnet,
• port hole windows in the top of the spectacle plate, and
• inside steam pipes. 

It will be 2874 as she is being restored

The latest drawings show this is going to be a fine model and we anticipate that there will be further updates at the forthcoming GWSR Steam Gala in May – possibly with more to see!

If you wish to see more of the specification, please go to:

https://www.dapol.co.uk/

and click on the 28xx on the home page, for an expression of interest form click on the 2874 logo on the carousel.  

The model of 2874 will not be available from stockists and you can send an expression of interest form to Dapol.

For every model of 2874 sold Dapol have kindly agreed to make a donation to The 2874 Trust which will go towards 2874’s restorations.   This is a great way of getting a superb model of 2874, even if you currently don't have a layout, supporting both one of The UK’s leading model railway manufacturers and The 2874 Trust.

The 2874 trust have been pleased to support and assist Dapol with the development of this range of models and we are extremely grateful for their continued and generous support. 

You can return your expression of interest by post to: Sales Manager, Dapol Ltd, Gledrid Industrial Park, Wrexham, Chirk, LL14 5DG. or by e-mail to sales@dapol.co.uk  the title of your e-mail must be “2874 Expression Of Interest”.

Thank You for supporting us.

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It's Springtime for 2874

As we progress with 2874's restoration we are rapidly approaching the milestone of having a rolling chassis.

There are some small fettling jobs to complete, but before we put the wheels back under her we need to have 8 loco springs and hangers. We already have 4 springs, so we need a further Five

2 pair and a spare!

The cost is £7700

We need to place the order as there is a long lead-time so contributions to the cost would be very much appreciated.

We have a number of pledges for match funding so your donation could be worth DOUBLE to the Trust! And Gift Aid, if applicable adds even more.

Donations can be made:

• by debit or credit card.via our web site www.2874trust.org
• through BACS to Sort Code 77-50-01, Acct No. 58297360
• by cheque to The 2874 Trust to Hazlemere, Strensham Road,Uptonupon Severn WR8 OPS
• we always welcome donations by Standing Order - please e-mail enquiries@2874trust.org or phone 01643 706943 for a form

We ask that you agree that your donations will go into other restoration items once the spring target has been achieved 

Lets Spring Into Action!

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We are delighted to announce that our recent application to join

The Heritage Railway Association

has been accepted and

 The 2874 Trust is now a full member.

We are looking forward to learning about the experiences of other HRA members and working with them to the benefit of both The 2874 trust and The Heritage Railway Industry throughout the UK