The railway is operated entirely by volunteers. Money is raised for the  development, maintenance, insurance, operating and training costs. These  are met entirely from donations by the members, the passengers, visitors and funding awards. The Thorne Moorends Town Council generously offer the facilities in the park in return for them having a unique attraction in that operates on a regular basis and most importantly we keep the fares to a minimum. The current chare for a train ride is 40p and under 3's FREE on all but special events. The present train fare has now been held at the present level for this the third year.

We do try to raise funds by having a refreshment stall and the selling of bric-a-brac stall, but in addition we have always welcomed financial donations, so if you feel you could make a donation this is how to do it:
   
Payments for Donations
If you are making a payment by cheque please make it to "Doncaster & District Model Engineering Society Ltd". And send it to the following address:- 14 Haig Road, Moorends, Thorne, Nr Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN8 4NB
For further information please contact Paul Tattersall the Treasurer
by e-mail Click here
or telephone 01405 813131