Re: [NSW] 3801 Limited launches appeal for funds

[Roy Marshall <marsh@zip.com.au>]

Geoff,

As you would be aware 3801 Limited is unable to offer tax deductability,
but will offer a reduction in the fare (on a dollar for dollar basis for
any donation over $10.00) for any trip that this vehicle runs on. The
car is well on the way to being completed which is why the appeal is for
$5000 only. The current target date for completion is December 2001.

Cheers Roy

Geoff Lillico wrote:
> 
> The latest copy of 3801 Limited News contains an appeal for funds from the
> public to complete the restoration of ABL805 (formerly  MCX 805) into a bar
> and lounge car.
> 
> Unfortunately no reference is made to Taxation concessions with this appeal,
> however there are proposed trade offs with concession fares on future
> operations of trains including the vehicle.
> 
> The writer has vivid memories of a similar appeal and concession
> arrangements for the Silver City Comet by the NSWRTM. Let us hope this
> appeal results in the vehicle actually entering revenue service.
> 
> --
> Geoff Lillico