Final Push Appeal

Class 126 Heritage Diesel Unit Appeal Information At a cost of a further £300,000, our restoration plan will see the train returned to passenger service in close to original condition in 2009. The bodywork repairs together with mechanical and electrical refurbishment is complete on the three Ayrshire vehicles. Interior restoration is largely complete on two of the three (TCK and DMBS) allowing the unit to be used in limited service. Refurbishment of the passenger saloons in the remaining DMS vehicle is underway with a target of having the unit restored in time for the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the units in 2009. The work includes the complete interior rebuilding of the two power cars, plus electrical and mechanical work and relies on a combination of volunteers and contractors specialising in railway restoration work. Early in 2005 the Heritage Lottery Fund generously agreed to provide a further £80,600, bringing their total support of the project to date to £309,000. This grant is dependent on matching support from the SRPS and the public. This matching support can be in the form of donations or in volunteer manhours spent on the project. To enable the project to succeed, at least £20,000 of public support needs to be raised as soon as possible. In addition we require active volunteers to join our group of dedicated enthusiasts at Bo'ness. No prior experience of railway preservation is required, and all necessary training will be provided free of charge. To support this project with a donation please use the donation form A uniquely historic Scottish Diesel train will be restored to original condition as shown above with your support. With grant aid from the Heritage Lottery Fund, matched with public support, the Scottish Railway Preservation Society aims to complete restoration of three historic rail vehicles allowing them to carry passengers in public service once more on the Bo'ness and Kinneil Railway.