Railway books
We accept small quantities of good-quality railway books with original dust jackets (maximum 12 books per visit). We particularly welcome those titles which find a ready market and are related to the local area, especially those featuring the Great Western Railway (GWR) and locomotives. Second-hand books of any non-railway description are not accepted, unless individual volumes are particularly rare or sought-after.
DVDs
DVDs featuring the GWR and those on locomotives are accepted, provided they are in ‘as new’ condition.
Videos
We do not accept donations of VHS video tapes.
Magazines
Unless they are particularly old railway magazines – over 50 years old – there is no value in either individual copies or bound sets and the best way to dispose of them is via your local recycling centre.
Jigsaw puzzles
Railway-themed puzzles which are intact and in 'as new' condition are welcome.
Model railway items
Second-hand models in working order and good clean condition - such as locomotives, carriages, trucks, buildings, and scenery, are very welcome. We accept all gauges and continental items.
Photos, negatives and slides
Those which are related to the local line and the area more generally - especially those featuring the GWR, are particularly welcome.
Museum items and ephemera
At present, we do not have suitable display space for our visitors to enjoy such items, and whilst that may change in the future, any items donated now will go into storage. We cannot accept objects with specific conditions attached or those which are offered on long-term loan. As with photos, we accept only those items which are related to the local line and the area more generally - especially those featuring the GWR.
How to donate any of the above
Please send us an email about your proposed donation to enquiries@chinnorrailway.co.uk listing any titles with author and publisher, or any other details. Alternatively, photo(s) can be particularly helpful.
Please do not bring any objects into the station without having made a prior appointment, as we cannot accept items due to lack of storage space – thank you. We regret that we are unable to arrange collection, except under very special circumstances.
Alternatively... could you spare just a fiver towards our General Fund please?