As fundraisers hunt for the
final few pounds to restore Carnforth Station to its former glory...
It's
full steam
ahead ! |
 Alf Bergus, 77, of Halton, who played his real life
role of a fireman In the film Brief Encounter
under the famous clock on the platform.
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A NEW campaign has been launch to
put the final piece in the funding jigsaw to seal Carnforth Station‘s rebirth.
In the week when regeneration work at the famous old station was officially launched after
years of planning and waiting with a special ceremony to mark Railtrack‘s Signing of
contracts to start on the platforms, ramps, subways and roof - station campaigners are now
pushing for the final �50,000 to complete the project.
Success
A total of 1.1 million has already
been raised for the Carnforth Station Trust project, with funding coming from a number of
sources including Railtrack, the Railway Heritage Trust, city and county councils and the
North West Development Agency
An earlier feasibility study costing �30,000 was also met by the Trust‘s
fundraising, with support from Lawtec, local authorities, Furness Building Society and
local benefactors.
But a further �50,000 is still required to top up the funding to the grand total of
�1,150,000.
In a letter sent out this week, project manager David Taylor writes: ”All
contributions no matter how large or small would help seal the success of this community
project."
He appeals for people to organise fundraising events and give donations to ensure the
regeneration programme is completed.
Initial work will be done by Railtrack as part of their Station Regeneration Programme and
contractors Gallifords arrived on site in late September.
Around 100 people attended last week‘s ceremony to mark the start of the work,
including the mayor of Lancaster Coun. Edna Jones, mayor Carnforth Brian Ward, Morecambe
MP Geraldine Smith, Friends of Carnforth Station chairman (21/9/1999 to 26/9/2002) Michael Chorley, Carnforth Station Trust chairman Peter
Yates and Railtrack estates manager for the north west John Pengelly.
The scheme will eventually bring the buildings back in to a mix of uses reflecting
Carnforth‘s railway and industrial history, its connection with the classic British
film "Brief Encounter" and its strategic position as the hub of the local
transport network.
Work on the buildings will start in January and will be occupied in phases between spring
and late summer of next year It is hoped the completed station project will attract up
60,000 new visitors into Carnforth each year
 VIPs Including the Mayor of Lancaster Coun Brian Ward gather outside
the station to mark the start of work on the restoration of the station.
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Pictures: PETER WILCOCK. |
It's full steam ahead !, Lancaster Guardian
13 October 2000
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