About Us
ABOUT US
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Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust incorporating Ferryhill Men’s Shed
Vision, Mission, Values
Vision Statement
To be a “must visit” museum and visitor centre for our community, tourists and railway enthusiasts.
To be a recognised centre of excellence in historic railway locomotive, carriage and wagon repair and maintenance.
To operate recreational passenger services, using restored rolling stock, from Ferryhill to Aberdeen Railway Station and elsewhere.
Mission Statement
To raise awareness of and education in railway transport heritage for the benefit of the public by restoring the historic buildings on site and establishment of a museum where artefacts can be displayed.
To improve the health and well-being of people of all ages and backgrounds living in Ferryhill, Aberdeen and surrounding areas by offering facilities and opportunities to learn new skills, be creative, build confidence, and meet new people
To provide facilities for the operation of both steam and diesel locomotive hauled railway trains.
Core Values
Act with integrity and respect all others.
Enthuse others with our passion for railway heritage.
Be welcoming – encourage visitors and volunteers.
Be robust in risk awareness and mitigation.
Ferryhill facilities shared by Deeside Railway Company.
Aberdeen Railway Company opens a temporary station and facilities in Ferryhill including a small engine shed which still exists as part of larger brick structure.
A permanent station was opened in Guild Street.
After a series of takeovers and mergers, Caledonian Railway Company became owners of Ferryhill site.
A 12-road engine shed and 70ft turntable built by Ransome and Rapier of Ipswich was built in southwest corner of current site
Caledonian Railway was absorbed into London, Midland and Scottish Railway.
The UK rail transport system is nationalised as British Railways.
The last scheduled steam service left Ferryhill, but the site continued as a diesel depot.
Ferryhill facilities were permanently closed.
The large, 1908 engine shed was demolished.
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