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Railway Announcement
Oct 07, 2025
Over the years the model railway at Ulverscroft Grange has been an integral part of the Foundation which has brought pleasure to visitors of all ages. Sadly, the Trustees (who are also volunteers) have had to come to the decision, and one not taken lightly, to close the doors on the railway.
Whilst acknowledging that it will upset and disappoint many of you, and particularly the volunteers whose time and commitment has made it such a feature, economic reality affects us all. Increased costs of employment, energy and maintenance mean that the Foundation must look towards increasing revenue to maintain and extend its services in the areas of well-being and education which is the heart and soul of the Foundation. Its current home needs repairs that could prove difficult if the railway remains. The facility would allow us to expand our ever growing, and successful retail business whilst at the same time improving other facilities at the Grange.
The railway is aging and whilst acknowledging its unique nature, the decision was made to close its doors. Its history and story are well documented, but the Foundation has to move forward. A new home is a priority, and we will assist the volunteers in any way possible to achieve that goal to preserve David Clarke’s legacy in a home that would hopefully see greater visitor numbers.
The railway will remain open on Wednesdays and Fridays until Friday 19th December.
Trustees of the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation
7th October 2025
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