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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Vandalised Lavender Line railway raises £2,500 for repairs
A fundraising appeal to repair a heritage railway carriage in East Sussex after it was vandalised has raised almost £2,500 in a Lavender Line said more than £5,000 worth of damage was caused on 3 May when windows were smashed on the carriage, which was being restored at Isfield railway Police said it was appealing for information following a report of criminal damage to Matthews, from the Lavender Line Preservation Society, said the railway was "very grateful" for public donations. "A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated so far – we are very grateful for your kindness," she said."We have increased our fundraising goal from £2,000 to £3,000 with the hope that we can cover more of the costs we will be incurring following the vandalism." The Lavender Line was originally part of the Lewes to Uckfield Railway which opened in 1858, while the carriage dates from line currently operates as a tourist attraction offering a two-mile (3.2km) round trip from Isfield, on either diesel or steam raised will go towards specialist restoration work, including authentic glass replacement, and upgrading security to prevent future incidents, the railway said.
BBC News
5 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Appeal to repair vandalised heritage railway in East Sussex
A fundraising appeal to repair a heritage railway carriage in East Sussex after it was vandalised has been Lavender Line said more than £5,000 worth of damage was caused on 3 May when windows were smashed on the carriage which was being restored at Isfield railway damage has been reported to Sussex Police, the railway Matthews, from the Lavender Line Preservation Society, said the incident was "sad and very upsetting". The Lavender Line was originally part of the Lewes to Uckfield Railway which opened in 1858, while the carriage dates from line currently operates as a tourist attraction offering a two-mile (3.2km) round trip from Isfield, on either diesel or steam Matthews added: "We are a small heritage railway entirely funded by donations and all our crew give their time free of charge."Other maintenance projects we were looking to do this year have had to be put on hold as we now have to prioritise repairing the stock." So far, more than £750 has been raised towards the railway's £2,000 goal in less than a Matthews said: "It is really heartwarming that people have given so generously."It gives me such a positive feeling to know that the public is out there supporting this piece of local history."Funds raised will go towards specialist restoration work, including authentic glass replacement, and upgrading security to prevent future incidents, the railway Police said it was appealing for information following a report of criminal damage to trains by a group of boys at Isfield railway station, which happened at about 16:00 BST on 3 May.
