Update 13/06/20: We have now raised over £40,000 across all channels! Thanks to all who have donated so far.

Following the onset of the Coronavirus outbreak in March 2020, the Dean Forest Railway has had little choice but to close temporarily until the end of April (and potentially longer). Help us to keep the DFR on its feet, and preserve 50 years of hard work!

On Monday 16th March 2020, the Dean Forest Railway announced the suspension of services until May, after just one weekend of the new running season. Following Governmental advice that the public should not undertake non-essential travel and to avoid social gatherings where possible, it was felt that there was no other alternative to protect the safety of both visitors and volunteers alike. Unfortunately, the daily overheads of a 4 and a quarter mile long heritage railway do not stop when trains do, and with this loss of income the Railway now faces a severe threat to its existence. This is made all the more disappointing when 2020 marks the 50th Anniversary of the inauguration of the original Dean Forest Railway Preservation Society. As such, the Dean Forest Railway Society is appealing to the public and our valued supporters for much-needed funds to help secure the existence of our Railway for future generations to enjoy.

Should the situation improve in the coming weeks, any funds not required for emergency use will be allocated to our new Future Fund, which will allow the DFR to start work on some exciting development plans due to be announced very soon.

If you would like to donate in an alternative way, please visit our website: https://www.dfrsociety.org.uk/dfrs-emergency-fund

Thank you for your support!