Sponsorship with Prize Draw:

• This appeal will run through to 31 December 2026 to raise funds for that work to restore that popular Great Western "bark" to 5164! and is open to all aged 18 or over.
• Each sponsorship amount of at least £50 will give one entry into our prize draw to be drawn on the last day of the SVR Winter Steam Gala in early January 2027.  So, £300 sponsorship would earn 6 entries and so forth.
• If not already an existing Shareholder, sponsors making payment of the minimum £50 will be enrolled as Shareholders in the Erlestoke Manor Fund, entitling them to an invite to a 5164 hauled special train following return to service, along with invites to the AGM, wider EMF events and volunteering opportunities.

• Recognition of being a 5164 supporter will be included, only with sponsor approval, on the EMF website.

Items which can be sponsored:

For 2026, there are two essential additional areas where there is an opportunity to progress if funding can be secured:

• We know that the pistons, cylinder bores, valve sleeves and piston valves are worn out - but fortunately can be brought back to new condition with some expenditure and physical work, restoring the popular Great Western "bark" to 5164 in the process!

• The coupling draw hooks are worn and require replacement.  A number of locomotive groups are intending to place a bulk order for these in 2026, in order to obtain favourable discounting.  If funding is available, the EMF would be in a position to join this initiative, saving a significant amount compared to a later one-off order.