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Support The Trust

If you would like to support The B17 Steam Locomotive Trust, you can make a single donation online or download our membership form.

Make a Donation Online

(Note: Select 'One-off' when asked how often you want to give)

Alternatively: Download Membership & Donation Form (PDF)

Completion of this form enables you to gain the full benefits of membership.


🏆 2025 Grand Prize Draw Results

The winners of the 2025 Grand Prize Draw, held at Quorn and Woodhouse station (Great Central Railway) on Saturday 15th November are:

  • 1st Prize (£250): Peter Cooper, London (Ticket no. 3963)
  • 2nd Prize (£150): Graham Percival, Leicestershire (Ticket no. 6134)
  • 3rd Prize (£100): Anna Hallas, Cambs (Ticket no. 0513)
  • Footplate Ride: Sam Brewerton, Norfolk (Ticket no. 6393)
  • Nameplate: Kathryn Broughton, Cambs (Ticket no. 0694)

Congratulations to the winners and grateful thanks to all those who bought tickets!


🚂 Current Appeal: Time to Splash Out and Step up to the Plate

Launched February 2026

Front Splasher, inc supporting brackets - £1500 (both sponsored).

Centre Splasher, inc supporting brackets and nameplate supports - £2500 (both sponsored).

Rear Splasher - £750 - two still available.

Please note that the sponsorship of the splashers is on a first come, first served basis

Footplate/Running Boards is in multiples of £50 per foot - approx. 132 sq. ft. is available.


Other Funds & Successes

Completed Appeals:

  • Put A Spring In Our Step: COMPLETED (£31,440 raised)
  • The Smokebox Appeal: COMPLETED (£52,000 raised)
  • The Cab appeal : COMPLETED (£30,000 raised)

How to Donate

Contributions to the Splasher/Footplate Appeal or Boiler Fund can be made via:

1. Direct Bank Transfer:
Account: The B17 Steam Locomotive Trust
Sort Code: 20-41-12 | Account No: 53357821
Reference: Please use "FOOT"  for the running boards, "REAR" for a rear splasher or "BOILER" for the boiler deposit appeal.

2. Cheque:
Payable to: The B17 Steam Locomotive Trust
Address: c/o 171 Clifton Road, Shefford, Bedfordshire SG17 5AG
Please mark the envelope with the specific appeal name.