The Irish Traction Group’s latest fundraising appeal, the “ITG Development Fund” was launched at the end of 2008.  This appeal is to help raise the necessary funds to help secure the future of the ITG’s collection of preserved diesel locomotives.

Due to the requirement by Iarnród Éireann for more space within its main workshops at Inchicore Works, Dublin, the ITG had to remove all of its rolling stock that was previously situated at Inchicore Works to two new homes at the end of November 2009. 001 (A) class locomotive A39 moved to the Downpatrick & Co. Down Railway, whilst 001 (A) class locomotive A3R, 121 (B) class locomotive 124, 181 (B) class locomotive 190 and 201 (C) class locomotive C231 all moved to the West Clare Railway, Moyasta, Co. Clare, for display at a proposed new museum that is due to be constructed at the site soon. Funds already donated to this appeal have been put towards the removal and transportation costs of these locomotives.

Please remember that the future of the Group, and the security of its collection of locomotives, depends on the results of this appeal. Please give whatever you can, whenever you can, and help us to continue with our aims. If you can possibly set up a monthly standing order to make regular donations to the ITG, then this would be ideal. Just £ 10 per month would be a good start; even more would be much appreciated. One-off donations of whatever size will also be gratefully received. Please remember that those donations received from UK taxpayers will also qualify for Gift Aid, which will means that the ITG can claim a further 28 pence from HM Revenue & Customs for each £1 donated. Donations should be sent to the Irish Traction Group at the following address:

 The Treasurer, Irish Traction Group, 31 Hayfield Road, Bredbury, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 1DE.

Please make cheques/postal orders payable to the “IRISH TRACTION GROUP”.

 Please help us to secure an important part of Ireland’s railway heritage, time is rapidly running out. Thank you.

 The Irish Traction Group is registered as a charity in England & Wales (Charity reference no. 1000382)