Charity fund raising on the move!
The St. James' Day Tripper (SJDT) ran between 1987 and 2006. It became something of an institution in Lancashire and beyond.
The idea was to raise funds for St. James' Church, Blackburn. St. James Day Tripper has worked but eventually grew into something even BIGGER!
The train headboard seen above now has pride of place in the Church Lounge. It was made soon after the SJDT began so hasn't travelled every mile. It has been on the front (and sometimes the rear) of almost every class of diesel passenger locomotive in the UK and two steam locomotives. Now it will be getting a little bit of tender, loving care including a repaint to see it through its retirement. After the last SJDT it was ceremonially paraded from the front of Church to its final resting place in the Church Lounge.
Video from the lineside of the FAREWELL St. James Day Tripper 23 September 2006>>
Going that extra mile
During the 19 year life of the St. James' Day Tripper:
A full listing of trips can be viewed here>>
A summary listing of monies donated to the different geographical locations can be seen here>>
The SJDT Team would like to thank all those who have supported them be that as Day Trippers or Service Crew. Without your help all this would not have been possible.
Thank You
We hope you find the information within these pages useful. We look forward to seeing you on the next St. James' Day Tripper.
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