The Somerset and Dorset Railway Heritage Trust has announced that, thanks to generous donations, their appeal to raise £10,000 to refurbish the interior of the trusts Restaurant Miniature Buffet (RMB) Coach has passed the 50% stage.

An incredible £5294 has been raised to date on the Just Giving Page.

The Trust is hopeful that, thanks to another influx of donations, they will reach £7,000 by the 19th July and can, therefore, secure a place with the upholstery company and have the seats completed by Mid-August.

All 48 seats in the coach will be removed and transported away to a specialist upholstery company to have a new moquette applied.

Another £3,000 is required to complete the interior work. If this can be raised whilst the seats are away, the vehicle can have a new linoleum floor installed, which is a lot easier with the seats out. At the same time, the Trust will paint the ceiling and carry out other minor repairs so that it will have a new interior for when the railway can reopen.

The SDJR said: “It will be fantastic if we can have all this work completed by the end of August, with your continued support and donations we can make this happen.”

To donate, please click here.

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