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We have a range of membership options available - you can become a part of the Steam Heritage movement. 

All our Life and 5 year memberships can be purchased by Standing order with monthly payments (see details on each membership). If you would prefer to join in this way, please call 01643 706943 and we will supply a Standing Order Form.  Full details on completion and return are on the form.

Your membership will commence on receipt of the 1st monthly payment.  If you would like to add Gift Aid to your payments, please let us know in your e-mail and we will forward a Gift Aid Declaration for completion

The on-line facility is set up for credit/debit cards and PayPal payments only - for queries on any other means of joining please e-mail enquiries@2874trust.org or telephone 01643 706943 and we will be happy to assist.

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The 2874 Trust

The 2874 Trust is a charity set up to promote training and development in heritage mechanical engineering using the restoration of a 1918 built steam locomotive as the learning platform. Once our locomotive is restored it will be used on the living museums that are heritage steam railways to demonstrate Britain's industrial heritage. 

Adult £20.00

RAIL 200 SPECIAL OFFER

Adult annual membership

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the start of passenger rail transport we are offering 2 years membership for the price of one.

Adult 5 Year £80.00

Membership for 5 years - can be paid by lump sum or 8 monthly payments

Corporate £100.00

Annual membership for businesses who wish to be a part of the Steam Heritage movement

Family £50.00

Our Annual Family Membership covers 2 Adults and up to 4 Children (up to age 17) living at the same address.

All communications will be electronically to a single e-mail address.

If you would like to consider a Life Family membership please contact us on enquiries@2874trust.org and we will arrange a bespoke package for you.

Junior £12.00

Annual Junior - Junior members can join up to age 17

Junior 5 Year £50.00

5 Year Junior membership can be started up to the age of 17 - a real bargain!  Can be paid by lump sum or by 10 monthly payments

Life member £500.00

Membership for life - can be payment by lump sum or 10 monthly payments

Life member (over 70) £250.00

Lifetime membership for the over 70s - can be paid by lump sum or 10 monthly payments

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