THE Branch Line Society’s‘The 5:08 Sunset’tour of the Mersey rail network on October 29 raised £12,200 for good causes.
The four charities, nominated by Merseyrail, were: KIND – helping children and families across Liverpool and Merseyside cope with the effects of poverty and disadvantage; SWACA – supporting Sefton’s women, young people and children; Paper Cup Project –a Liverpool charity which supports local rough sleepers and homeless people; and Tam O’Shanter Cottage and Community Farm – aiming to provide an enjoyable and educational experience for kids and adults in Birkenhead.