CLASS G5 LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY

RECREATING A NORTH EASTERN LEGEND

Construction Funding

10 Gallon Fund

The next fund is to raise the £25,000 to fabricate the two side tanks.

Tank

The water capacity of the locomotive 1360 gallons. So the suggested contribution of £180 would be buy 10 gallons (we will happy accept more). This can either be as a one off payment or instalments through a standing order. Contributions to the fund can be made as a donation or taken as shares in the company (welcoming 30% tax relief to UK tax payers).

For more information please contact g5locomotive@gmail.com or

(Click Here) for more details and an application form.

 

JOIN THE MOTION FUND

The aim of the Motion Fund is to help to pay for all the connecting rods, eccentric rods, valve rods expansion links, eccentrics and associated components. The Fund aims to raise £90,000 by 150 people giving £600, either as a lump sum or in installments of either 10 or 6. 

The members will receive:-

  • A 6" brass replica of the works plate carrying the number 1759
  • A seat on the first train pulled by the G5
  • A shareholding in the company. Shareholders who are UK taxpayers may be eligible for tax relief under the Governments "Enterprise Investment Scheme". Under this scheme UK taxpayers could currently receive a 30% refund on their investment.

For more information please contact g5locomotive@gmail.com, or

(Click Here) for more information and an application form.

 

GET CONNECTED - Complete and closed.

Another success, thank you to all who contributed to the fund. We managed to turn this

Into these

 

PUT THE BRAKES ON - Complete and closed.

Thanks to generous donations from our supporters this fun is fully subscribed and now closed.

Design Brakes

With the monies received we have manged to turn the above CAD design into the brake components. Here you can see them test fitted to the frame.

Brake Gear test fitted

 

CASH FOR CROSSHEADS - Complete and closed.

The fund to raise money for the crossheads, Cash for Crossheads, is now fully subscribed and so we have now closed it. Thank you to everyone who donated. The orders has been placed and we have already received as few of the smaller pieces, such as gudgeon pins and oil boxes. The main crosshead bodies will be us shortly.

 

BECOME A SHAREHOLDER

Invest in the future of steam locomotive power by becoming a shareholder; the minimum amount you can buy is £100.00. Shareholders who are UK taxpayers may be eligible for tax relief under the Governments "Enterprise Investment Scheme". Under this scheme UK taxpayers could currently receive a 30% refund on their investment. The Class G5 Locomotive Company is a Limited company and is VAT registered.

(Click Here) for further details and information about buying shares in the company and a copy of our prospectus.

 

JOIN THE FRIENDS OF THE G5

The Friends of the G5 are a support Group who help to fund the construction of the locomotive through fundraising activities. If you would like to join us we need volunteers to attend various events throughout the region.

(Click Here) for further details and the benefits of becoming a Friend of the G5.

 
BECOME A SUPERFRIEND

By paying a sum of as little as £5 per month (you can obviously pay more) to the Friends you will build up an amount which will at a later date be transferred to the G5 Company. At that point shares will be issued to the Superfriend. The minimum amount to qualify for shares is £100.00 and UK taxpayers may be able to receive a tax repayment of 30% of your payments under the Governments E.I.S. scheme. Subject to HMRC rules.

(Click Here) for further details and the benefits of becoming a Superfriend

 
SPONSOR COMPONENTS

You can buy a dedicated component for the locomotive for your own personal involvement or perhaps as a gift for a friend or relative. Please contact Brian Cox  on 01388 450 540 for details.

(Click Here) for further details.