Our ultimate aim is to see 3837 steam for the first time in well over 40 years. We are realistic and although we have membership subscriptions we realise that more has to be done to raise the necessary finance.
In 2011, four members walked from Leatherhead Leisure Centre to 3837's new home at The Lavender Line at Isfield in East Sussex. The walk raised over £2000 and gave us a solid financial base on which to build. In 2012 the sales stall, ably manned by our volunteers has sold over £4000 of stock, most of which has been donated by members and friends. In 2013 we shall need more volunteers for this as it has become increasingly difficult to ensure volunteers are available. As in many societies of this kind our number of "active" members is quite small.
2012 saw the sales stand present at 18 events in the South East of England, sometimes at 2 events at the same time. Events in the Leatherhead and Isfield areas are relatively easy to organise but those further afield have becoming increasingly difficult as the year has progressed.
The Salestand at The Lavender Line Vintage Transport Weekend Oct 2012
