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£2,374
raised of £2,500 target by 147 supporters

    Iʼve raised £2,374 to Paisley Society of Model Engineers

    Barshaw Park, Paisley, PA1 3TL
    Funded on Thursday, 31st December 2020

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    Local film maker, Paul Russell, visited the Paisley Society of Model Engineers in Barshaw Park on Saturday and has given his time to make this film to help the club's appeal for funds to replace and repair the damaged engines and engine shed:

    We are extremely grateful to everyone who has donated to our appeal so far, and we are moved by the your expression of support and affection for the wee train!

    We know how much everyone from Paisley loves the wee train in Barshaw Park. We're sorry to report that on the evening Saturday 25th July the engine shed was deliberately set on fire.

    The site was sealed by the Police for a few days pending completion of the forensic investigation, but we can confirm that the Barshaw Flyer is almost completely destroyed. One other engine is badly damage, and the other has minor damage, but, ironically, this engine was little used as it had been inherited and was not suited to use on the track.

    The volunteers had done much over the years to improve the security of the engine shed to prevent break ins, but after this incident it would be best if the building could be replaced with a more fire proof structure.

    The cost of repairing and replacing the engines and the shed will be costly, and we are fundraising towards this cost. The wee train is run by the Paisley Society of Model Engineers who are all volunteers. Their income has been cut totally this year, as they have been unable to run the train during the Covid crisis and lockdown. All donations, however small will be grateful received by the volunteers.

    Wee Train Appeal. a Film by Paul Russell

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    • I S McDonald4 years ago
      I S McDonald

      I S McDonald

      4 years ago
      Update from the Page owner

      Thank you to all the supporters and friends of the Wee Train who have helped us get so close to our target. We are almost there! Toot!Toot!

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    4 years ago

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    Page last updated on: 10/6/2020 14.54

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    147

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Oct 6, 2020

      A ride on the train was always part of a visit to my Grandma in Paisley many, many years ago. Here's a donation from both of us, with best wishes for the train to run for years to come.

      £100.00

    • Mary and Morag

      Mary and Morag

      Sep 3, 2020

      Happy to contribute to this fund. Can't wait for the wee railway to be up and running again.

      £20.00

    • Michael B

      Michael B

      Aug 25, 2020

      Good luck I cant wait to be old enough to have a ride on the train.

      £5.00

    • J Anderson

      J Anderson

      Aug 16, 2020

      £10.00

    • Fraser

      Fraser

      Aug 16, 2020

      Good luck! Hope you can raise the full amount and bring the trains back to Barshaw

    • Matlock boats and train

      Matlock boats and train

      Aug 15, 2020

      Sorry to hear this has happened to you, wish we could give more all the best and good luck with the repairs - Matlock Boats and Train 😊

      £20.00

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      Anonymous

      Aug 12, 2020

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