Donate to The 2857 Society
Can you help return GWR 2857 to steam?
Overhauling a steam locomotive is an expensive undertaking. We are committed to returning Great Western 2-8-0 No. 2857 to steam once again, but we need your help. The Society is currently raising funds for the future overhaul of the locomotive, and there are several ways you can contribute to the overhaul fund.
If you have any questions about donating then please contact us.
How to donate to The 2857 Society?
Let’s get 2857 back on track – JustGiving
Help us return the iconic GWR 2857 to steam. The 2857 Society is raising funds for its essential overhaul through our JustGiving campaign. Every donation, big or small, brings us closer to returning the locomotive to steam once again.
Please join us in preserving this piece of living history by donating today. Thank you for your support!
Donate online
The simplest way of donating to The Society is by using the donation form at the top of this page.
Donate into our bank account
You can make a direct payment from your bank account to ours.
Bank details:
Name: The 2857 Society
Account Number: 67355183
Sort Code: 08-92-99
Setup a standing order
Set up a regular standing order for an amount of your choice. Simply complete the following standing order form.
Purchase shares in The 2857 Society
Become a shareholder of The 2857 Society, all shares are priced at £1 each. There is no upper limit on the number of shares an individual can hold.