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Welcome to the
Downs Light Railway Trust
Youth engagement, practical learning, and community involvement centred around the world's oldest miniature railway.
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We are a vibrant charitable organisation passionate about providing practical learning activities for young people, while supporting our community. We do this with our internationally renowned light railway, which has educated young people for almost 100 years!
Latest News
Preliminary Earthworks Carried Out
Preliminary earthworks are carried out in readiness for the new buildings.
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Charity Commission approves legal restructure
The Downs Light Railway Trust is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
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Fitness Fundraiser Achieves £50,000!
Children raise £2K in donations for a 24 hour cycle and unlock £48K from a local business!
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Lord Faulkner presents the Heritage Railway Association's 2021 Award for Small Groups
Lord Faulkner presents the Heritage Railway Association's 2021 Award for Small Groups to the Downs Light Railway Trust in a small celebration
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Downs Light Railway Trust wins the Heritage Railway Association's 2021 Award for Small Groups
The Downs Light Railway Trust receives the Heritage Railway Association's 2021 Award for Small Groups, recognising its work in youth engagement.
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Train2Train & the DLR Trust join forces!
Train2Train and the Downs Light Railway Trust join forces to promote youth engagement!
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Can you help?
Together we can help inspire more young people to take up careers associated with engineering, science, and technology, while working alongside adults keen to expand their own skills and knowledge.
1. SUPPORT US
Donate or support our charitable activities by fundraising and promoting what we do. We will be happy to host donors who wish to visit and see our unique light railway.
2. WE PROVIDE ACTIVITIES
Young people and adults join us and participate in activities to operate and maintain our light railway. They become inspired through practical learning.
3. YOUNG PEOPLE TAKE UP CAREERS
Young people choose to take up apprenticeships or higher education to start careers in engineering, science, and technology.
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