Awards and Loans
Preservationist Award
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Preservationist of the Year 2015
Duncan Pittawayrestored the FIAT S76 land speed record attempt car to full working order. He was presented with the award by HRH Prince Michael of Kent who went for a spin with Duncan in his monster car at Brooklands - breathing fire and smoke to everyone's delight ...
Young Preservationist Award
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Young Preservationist of the Year 2015
Alasdair Pageis 21, and has been a committed preservationist in rail and road transport for over a decade. His self-taught restoration skills are supported by a strong respect for heritage and authenticity.He began volunteering at the South Devon Railway around the age of 10 and completed most tasks from cleaning ...
Young Preservationist of the Year 2014
Micheal Patterson Michael Patterson has been around steam most of his life. He and his father have had a five inch gauge railway lay out in their garden for many years. He has been a member of the Vale of Aylesbury model railway club operating steam engines on their five and seven and quarter inch ...
Young Preservationist of the Year 2013
Charlotte and Chelsea Dresser - the joint 2013 Award Winners! We have two Young Preservationist winners this year. Sisters Charlotte and Chelsea Dresser have spent long hours learning restoration skills working with the Yorkshire Helicopter Preservation Group.The girls first entered the realm of helicopter preservation when they came to help ...
Young Preservationist of the Year 2012
Jacob Needhamworks as an apprentice at one of our remaining traditional sailmakers, applying his skills and dexterity to Thames barges and similar sail-powered vessels.Jacob is 18 years old and joined the long established firm of sailmakers James Lawrence of Brightlingsea, Essex, immediately after leaving school. This came about after he ...
Young Preservationist of the Year 2011
Alex Plews - the 2011 Award Winner!Our Young Preservationist this year is once again a railwayman; many of them have been but we would like to hear about young men and women from other sectors too.Alex Plews joined The Buckingham Railway Centre at Quainton Road in 1989 as a volunteer. ...
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, ...
Young Preservationist of the Year 2009
Stephen Johnson - the 2009 Award Winner!The 2009 Young Preservationist of the Year is engineering apprentice Stephen Johnson. Based at the North Bay Railway, Scarborough, Stephen demonstrated his skills as project manager of the restoration of locomotive Neptune. Stephen has had a long commitment to the railway in Scarborough, while ...
Young Preservationist of the Year 2008
Will Howard - the 2008 Award Winner!The 2008 Young Preservationist of the Year is boatbuilder Will Howard. Using traditional woodworking skills Will builds boats that grace the Thames for the yard of Henwood & Dean. Will is pictured receiving his framed award and a cheque for £500 from Prince Michael. Exceptional ...
Restoration Awards
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Restoration Awards 2015
The Ron Wilsdon Award given in memory of the Trust’s founder, went to the Britten Norman Aircraft Preservation Society Trust for its restoration of Britten Norman Islander G-AVCN built at Bembridge and first flown in 1967. It became the first aircraft to be operated by Aurigny Air Services of Guernsey, the livery ...
Lifetime Achievement Awards
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Lifetime Achievement Award 2015
Charles and Robin Danielare very active West Country steam owners restorers and enthusiasts. They have been volunteers on the Talyllyn Railway since 1950s, tunnellers on Festinniog Railway & Steam Rally organisers. They have been office holders in the West of England Steam Engine Society, and of the National Traction Engine ...
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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