This is the hub of the transport preservation world, giving the most comprehensive access ever to heritage sites, museums, preservation societies and sources of research in the UK and abroad.
Take time to look at the many significant completed projects and work in progress within the UK's restoration movement. Consider how this country's growth and prosperity has been inextricably linked with the movement of people and cargo. And stop to think about what will be needed in the future to preserve our truly remarkable heritage.
A rich resource awaits
No matter where your interests in transport lie, clicking on one of the following links will take you to a rich resource of information, images and interest groups:
Our transport history matters
History fuels a passionate fascination with the world around us, it helps us to understand ourselves, it underpins our individual and collective identities and it informs our choices about the future.
A universal portal for transport preservation
Use the Links Area as your universal portal for accessing websites covering transport conservation and research. If you need additional software or help to view any of the images or downloads on this website, go to our resources page here.
If you are a member of the trust, do check out the Members Area for special features and offers. And if you are not already a member, do support us in our work by buying a book or DVD from the Transport Trust Bookshop or by downloading a membership form and sign up today!
We are the only national charity established to promote and encourage the preservation and restoration of Britain's unique transport heritage in all its forms - by air, road and water.
This is what we do
A source of books on transport
The Transport Trust Bookshop offers an extensive range of specialist transport books, both new and second hand - listed below are just a few of the books we offer on railways - but no matter your interest, just click on the 'Books' link at the top or bottom of this page to access a rich resource. You can read a summary for each title and also leave a reader review. Every single purchase made via this website generates commissions to support the work of the Trust.
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