The Big "Large Prairie" Appeal!

Returning 5164 to service.

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Would you like to help?

Keeping our locomotives in fine fettle requires lots of things: people, money, goods, equipment and so on. Why not see if there's something you can do to help? You'll be surprised how diverse our needs are!

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Charitable Status & Gift Aid

The EMF now has Charitable status and can also accept Gift Aid!

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Who are we?

There are many volunteers who give up their time freely to ensure our two locomotives continue to run who come from all walks of life. 

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Erlestoke Manor Fund

Welcome to our website. Here you can find out all about our two locomotives Erlestoke Manor and Bradley Manor, who both reside at the Severn Valley Railway.

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Upcoming Events

2024 Running

7812 Erlestoke Manor will be resident and running on the Severn Valley Railway until the end of April, before visiting the Bluebell Railway’s Gala from 10th to 12th May.  Following this 7812 will visit the West Somerset Railway on hire until the end of October.  We will aim to publishing planned running dates on our Facebook and Twitter pages

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July 2024

Summer 2024 News Update

Welcome to our summer report covering 7812 Erlestoke Manor’s early season SVR…

January 2024

New Year 2024 News Update

Welcome to our latest news update and we wish all supporters of…

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Welcome to the Erlestoke Manor Fund

Video credit to Steaming Around Yorkshire

Formed in 1973 EMF was successful in the rescue through fund raising and purchase of firstly Erlestoke Manor and later Bradley Manor from Woodham’s scrap yard in Barry, South Wales. Having been cast aside by British Railways as surplus and outmoded at the end of 1965, 7812 was rescued in 1974 and 7802 in 1979.

Once saved the fund’s attention focussed on returning 7812 to working order an aim which was achieved in 1979. Initially purchased solely for spare parts the fund was encouraged to restore 7802 to working order a practical and financial feat which was achieved in 1993. Since then both locomotives have proved their usefulness in regular heritage railway service.

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Shareholders

By becoming a shareholder you can help us raise essential funds. And in return you can get extra special benefits.

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Volunteer

Help with a wide variety of tasks, from cleaning, painting or engineering to marketing, sales and finance.

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Donate

Any donations in cash, or goods that we can sell in our Bewdley shop, are always welcome.

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Like many other steam locomotive-owning groups, we will be opening its doors on Thursday 3 October through to Sunday 6 October for the SVR Autumn Diesel Bash. EMF has a variety of income sources. There’s steaming fees from our locomotives in traffic (currently 7812 and hopefully soon to be joined by 7802). Our shares income/donations/legacies from our members which is significant, with giftaid where we can claim it. We may be eligible to secure some grant-funding as a Community Benefit Society with charitable aims. Finally, there is the shop income from our Sales Coach at Bewdley Station. It may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but the Diesel Galas bring in a noteworthy contribution to our funds through shop sales, 100% of which are invested in overhauling and maintaining our three locomotives, and for that we are very grateful. Jane, Peter and Dave K will be there over the four days. We hope to see some of you too. ... See MoreSee Less
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"Investing in steam for the future!" As part of our plan to keep 7802, 7812 & 5164 in good serviceable condition well into the future we have a programme of investing in new fittings where existing items (some still ex BR) are well worn and therefore have limited further service life. Here we were able to take advantage of an opportunity as the WSR were already making new clack valve components & we had clack valve cage castings in stock awaiting machining. The result - a win - win. More paid work for WSR staff & six new items two of which we will need this winter for EMF locos. The other four will be available to replace worn items as required. Photo R Hiscox. ... See MoreSee Less
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As the Severn Valley Railway Autumn Steam Gala approaches, the EMF Sales Coach is ready for a four-day opening with David R, Jane, Robert and Dave K behind the counter on Thurday - Sunday, supported by Paul, Archie and others too. Please call in and say hello if you are at Bewdley Station. ... See MoreSee Less
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