Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours has launched a Crowdfunder to help complete roof repairs at their Rigby Road Depot.

However, the cost of repairs has been valued at around £1 million pounds, and the group need your help.

In 2012, Blackpool‘s trams were upgraded to run with light-rail trams and since then, around 60 volunteers have continued to operate a fleet of 20 heritage trams for tourists and residents.

Plans are in place to regenerate Rigby Road Depot into a museum, workshop and stabling area for operational trams, but these plans cannot progress until the roof is repaired.

Blackpool Heritage Trams are looking for one million people to donate just £1 to help pay for a new roof. To donate your £1, click here to visit their Crowdfunding page

For those able to donate more, a range of awards are available from Tram Tours up to driving experiences

If the target of £1m isn’t reached when the Crowdfunder ends in 15 days, then the money raised will be put towards short-term repairs.

£10,000 will pay for the replacement of all the guttering to help provide a short-term solution.

Every £100,000 will mean that a portion of the roof can be repaired. The roof is made up of 5 apexes and replacing half would go towards preventing further damage.

If you would like to donate, click here to visit their Crowdfunding page

Did you know RailAdvent Plus members get 10% off selected Heritage Tram Tours? Find out more about discounts and other benefits here

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