The 2874 Trust has announced that the match funding for GWR locomotive 2874 has been increased.

The fundraiser aims to pay for investigative work on the locomotive’s boiler, ans started with pledges up to £2500, but this has now been increased by £500 to £3000.

This means that for every £1 donated up to a maximum of £3000, the donation will be  doubled.

The fundraiser was launched back in May and has this far raised £5455. The closing date for the fundraiser is 5th June, so there is still time to donate via the 2874 Trust website.

A 2874 Trust spokesperson said “The fund raiser was launched  on May 8th and the total thus far is £5455, with the closing date of 5th June there is plenty of time to not only reach our target but may be exceed it as well.

“Our thanks to everyone who has donated your support is invaluable and will make 2874’s return to steam that little  bit closer”