Awards and Loans
Preservationist Award
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Preservationist of the Year 2010
Derek Gransden - the 2010 Award Winner!The Preservationist of the Year award for 2010 goes to Derek Gransden for his leadership of the VIC96 trust. When the Maryport maritime museum closed several vessels were left to an uncertain fate. A group of enthusiasts from SE England decided to restore VIC96, ...
Preservationist of the Year 2009
Peter Vacher - the 2009 Award Winner!The Preservationist of the Year award for 2009 goes to Peter Vacher. The award is given in recognition of the repatriation from India and restoration to flight of Hawker Hurricane Mk1 R4118, the sole surviving Hurricane from the Battle of Britain in flying condition. ...
Preservationist of the Year 2008
Michael York - the 2008 Award Winner!The Preservationist of the Year award for 2008 goes to Dr Michael York, Chairman of the Severn Valley Railway. The award recognises his achievement in leading his organisation through a tremendous struggle against the adversity caused by a natural disaster. The flooding of June ...
Preservationist of the Year 2007
Dr Robert Pleming The Preservationist of the Year award winner 2007 - a person who has achieved something exceptional in a particular year, but, in this case, one might argue that the period covered is closer to ten years. Receiving the 2007 Preservationist of the Year Award from Prince Michael was Dr ...
Young Preservationist of the year 2007
Adam MeredithThe 2007 Young Preservationist of the Year is Adam Meredith!Adam is pictured receiving his framed award and a cheque for £500 from Prince Michael. Adam's traditional approachThis 2007 Young Preservationist of the Year Award recognises that, at a time when computer graphics and design are commonly used for most types ...
Young Preservationist Award
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Young Preservationist of the Year 2010
Kevin Colley - the 2010 Award Winner!The Young Preservationist of the Year award for 2010 goes to Kevin Colley for his work as a mechanical and steam engineering apprentice on the IoW Steam Railway.Kevin represents the future of transport preservation in the UK. Now two years into his three-year apprenticeship, ...
Restoration Awards
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Restoration Awards 2010
Geoff LumbGeoff's Transport Collection at Golcar specialises in the products of the Karrier factory originally sited at nearby Huddersfield. The Peter Allen Award and a cheque for £2000 were awarded for his meticulous restoration of a 1928 Karrier six-wheel bus with English Electric clerestory-roofed single deck bodywork. Timothy LobbRowe Hillmaster lorries ...
Lifetime Achievement Awards
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Lifetime Achievement Award 2010
Alan MooreAlan has made an outstanding long-term contribution to transport preservation, especially heritage railways. He has trigger-funded restoration of the quad-art set, many steam locomotives, the rail motor shed at Didcot and the goods shed at Bodmin. He has served as Chairman of the Bodmin & Wenford Railway and Finance ...
Awards & Loan
See more information about an Award or LoanThe National Transport Trust makes loans to groups, associations and individuals at advantageous rates for the restoration of artefacts - whether mobile or part of the infrastructure. Applications must be supported by a simple business plan which demonstrates the financial viability of the project. A sample business plan is available on request from the Treasurer.
The Trust does occasionaly make Awards for schemes which further the preservation movement. Again if you wish further information please contact the Treasurer.
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