80s Heritage Diesel Locomotives
Also known as: 80sHDL
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC050338
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- July 30, 2020
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- Blockhouse
Bourtie
Inverurie
Aberdeenshire
AB510JU
Contact
- Website
80loco.com
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science'
This charity focuses on preserving heritage locomotives through several key strategies: Acquisition & Infrastructure: Securing rolling stock, spares, and specialised maintenance facilities to prevent deterioration. Operational Excellence: Delivery at heritage rail locations for storage and operation while implementing ISO quality, environmental, and safety standards. Knowledge & Skills: Cataloguing historical documentation and establishing training systems to pass on specialised engineering techniques and historical education. Sustainability & Outreach: Using blended digital platforms and 'real experiences' to engage the public.
Beneficiaries: 'No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'
Objectives: 4 The company's objects are: (a): The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science through the acquisition, restoration, preservation, operation and display for the public benefit of British diesel rail traction in a condition that was commonly operated by British Rail and others in Scotland during the 1980s. (b): The advancement of education, available to the public, through the development of formalised training and awareness delivered through assessed formal online training and 'hands-on' training and mentoring from experienced and competent professionals. This will include the development and storage for access of reference material from historic technical documents and observations for maintenance and operation of aforementioned rail traction.
Geography
- Main operating location
- Aberdeenshire
- Geographical spread
- A specific local point, community or neighbourhood
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | £35,671 | £69,649 |
| May 31, 2024 | £246,618 | £72,915 |
| May 31, 2023 | £147,289 | £84,709 |
| May 31, 2022 | £72,094 | £92,916 |
| May 31, 2021 | £205,900 | £55,278 |
Nearby
- Aberdeen Bach Choir 1.0 mi
- Aberdeenshire Sma Wids 2.3 mi
- Meldrum And Bourtie Heritage Society 1.9 mi
- Making Meldrum Better Charity 1.8 mi
- Gordon District Scout Council 1.8 mi