SUPPORT THE CLUB
Help railway modelling reach more people.
Financial gifts and useful model railway items can support club projects, encourage younger modellers and help us share the hobby with the wider community.
MARKET DEEPING MODEL RAILWAY CLUB
A shared hobby.
A lasting difference.
Thank you for considering a gift to the club. Whether you would like to give money or offer railway items, a conversation is a good place to start.
Two ways to make a difference.
Choose the route that suits your gift. Both start by contacting the club, so we can agree the next step with you.
GIVE MONEY
Make a financial donation
A financial gift can help us care for layouts, provide modelling materials and share practical skills.
Contact the secretary for the current ways to donate. If you have a particular project in mind, please discuss it with us before making your gift.
GIVE MODELS OR MATERIALS
Offer model railway items
Locomotives, rolling stock, track, controllers, buildings, scenery, tools and railway books may be useful to the club.
Please contact us before bringing anything to the clubroom. Space, condition and current project needs will help determine whether we can accept an item or collection.
BEFORE YOU CONTACT US
A few details help us help you.
You do not need to be a railway expert. If you are offering items on someone else’s behalf or are unsure what you have, a short description and some photographs are a useful starting point.
Please arrange donations in advance. Do not leave money or railway items at the clubroom without confirmation from a club officer.
Describe the items
Tell us the scale, manufacturer or type if you know it, and the approximate quantity. You do not need a detailed inventory to start the conversation.
Tell us their condition
Let us know whether items work, need attention or have been stored for some time. It is fine to say if you are unsure.
Include a few photographs
A clear overview and a few close-ups will help us understand what you are offering.
Give your general location
Your town or area is enough initially. We can discuss any handover arrangements once the club has agreed to accept the donation.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Not sure what to offer? Let’s talk.
Tell us a little about your proposed donation. We can discuss what would be useful and agree the next step together.