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National Transport Trust (est. 1965 as Transport Trust) is the only national body which promotes and encourages the preservation and restoration of Britain's transport heritage in all its forms - road, rail, wings and water.
 
 

Our Mission

Britain’s place in the history and development of transport is demonstrably second to none. It is an achievement of which the Trust, and the nation, are justifiably proud. This country's growth and prosperity has been inextricably linked with the movement of people and cargo. We take it as our mission to ensure the story of our heritage does not slip into oblivion.

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Restore & Preserve

The National Transport Trust aims, for the benefit of the nation as a whole, to promote and encourage the permanent preservation of transport items of historical or technical interest.

 

Document & Record

The Trust promotes the preservation of documents, drawings, pictures, books and artifacts of significance. Where items or collections are at risk for want of a home, the Trust is happy to advise.

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This is the Members only area and you will find additional items added over time to bring further benefits for members of the Trust.

 

On the LEFT are selection buttons to take you to specific areas and below are links to additional content

 

Visits Programme 

Always a popular part of the Trust's activities, Members have the opportunity to take part in a series of visits, often with access to locations and items of transport heritage not normally available to the general public. click here to see Events and click here for past visits

 

The partner of a Personal member is considered to be a member and is encouraged to attend Trust events with the member, however at AGMs only one may vote.

Transport Digest

The Trust's excellent quarterly magazine, Transport Digest, contains a wealth of fascinating reports and information about transport preservation in the UK and abroad, as well as reviews of the latest books on transport and its heritage.

Members can view the back number index and download past issues.

click here to go to Digest Magazine Backnumbers - members only

Members can also now search for specific content within backnumbers of Transport Digest magazine, view that content online and download that issue

click here to search Digest Magazine Backnumbers - members only

 

 

Library

Further links to information about our transport heritage held within the web site Members Area appear in the black area at the bottom of the page, under the HERITAGE and LIBRARY entries

 

The Heritage Alliance

This Heritage umbrella organisation has members covering the whole breadth of heritage activities in the UK and promotes the central role of the independent movement in the heritage sector. National Transport Trust is a member of the Alliance and represents transport heritage. The Alliance also publishes a fortnightly newsletter which National Transport Trust members can access here. 

Click here to go to the Heritage Alliance web site.

 

Accounts of the National Transport Trust

As a registered Company and a Charity, we submit our Accounts yearly to both Companies House and the Charity Commission, as per their specific requirements. The Accounts are also presented to members at the Trust's AGM.

Please click below to see our submitted accounts.

2021/22, 2020/21,  2019/20,  2018/92017/8, 2016/72015/62014/5, 2013/4, 2012/13, 2011/12.

 

 

 

 

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Supporting Restoration Excellence

Personal Awards

Annual awards that acknowledge and publicise the contributions of individuals across all age ranges.

 
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Restoration Awards

These annual awards assist specific restoration projects of historic importance to completion and public display.

 
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Grants and Loans

Projects in need of "tide over" funding with a real prospect of success may be eligible for a loan or grant.

 
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Red Wheel Sites

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Transport Heritage Site
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Upcoming Events

  • Thu18Apr
    Visit to Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway
  • Fri29Mar
    Red Wheel Unveiling - Volks Electric Railway, Brighton
  • Thu7Mar
    Visit to London Canal Museum
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Latest News

Recent news updates involving the National Transport Trust and its members
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