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Oban to The Peak District
Thursday 7th MayStarting on 14th May 2026. Vernon, The last Traction engine ever made by Ransomes, and his friends Nelson & Queen Mary are visiting Oban.
On Monday 18th May, they will set off from The Cuilfail Hotel at Kilmelford to travel over 400 miles south towards home in the Peak District.
The journey will take around 3 weeks. Along the way we hope to raise funds for causes close to our hearts.
You can follow our route at www.wheresvern.co.uk
Thank you to my Sponsors
£300
Rick Ellison - Cuilfail
£200
David Bosworth
Donation is with many thanks to JJR Haulage Ltd who sponsored the transport of the engine to Scotland. Also many thanks to Foggy for driving the low loader (and providing entertainment) without which this epic journey would not have been possible.
£159
High Peak Access Ltd
Amazing causes to raise money for, good luck on your trip! - Emily
£125
Breedon Cement Ltd. Hope Cement Works
Well done to everyone involved, fantastic adventure to be part of whilst raising money for two amazing charities! Breedon Cement, Hope Valley.
£107
Chris Hutton Jjr Haulage
A big thanks to JJR Haulage, the hauled all the gear up to Scotland for free so we are putting their fuel cost in as a donation. Cheers foggy
£54.75
Peter Milner
£54.75
Anonymous
£54.75
Bruce & Michael Rennie
£54.75
Joe Andrew
Worry none an push on x x x
£54.75
Sharon Rennie
£54.75
Margaret Cairns
Have a great trip, enjoy the scenery and bring plenty of midge repellent! Good luck! Margaret & Gerard
£54.75
L Helliwell
£54.75
Carrie & Paul
Well done!
£53.32
Prof Ian G Rennie
£53.32
Ian Rennie
£53.32
Mathew Burrell
£53.32
Dave Simons
Best of luck Rachel! Hope to see you en route.
£53.32
Ian Rennie
£39.56
Anna Aslett
Hope you all have an amazing adventure and raise lots of pennies too
£30
Mike Towndrow
Congratulations to you all - very impressive!
£30
Anonymous
£28
Jamie Stevenson
£26
Simon
£25
Rachel Towle
£25
Jeremy Crain
£22.80
Gretel
£22.80
Anonymous
£22.80
Stephen Mason
Best wishes to all, hope its a successful and fun journey 😊 Make sure the Queen Mary captain (Mr Bosworth the younger) keeps it straight and narrow!! 😄
£22.80
Tracy Rew
£22.80
Fiona Mann
Amazing adventure!
£22.80
Connor Bentham
£22.80
Caitlin Mclaughlin
£22.80
Sarah Askew
Great job 😁👍
£22.80
Margaret (choir) Bowen
£22.80
Rhys Kift
£21.84
Chris Hutton
£20
Ian Whitehead
£20
Jason Tudor
Good luck - look after Bozzy, he gets easily distracted by beer (if you didn't know already)!
£20
Tim Stevenson
Good to see the engines at Kimelford, and always good to know the lifeboats are there when out on the water
£11.55
Olly Barnes
£11.55
Anonymous
£11.55
Martyn Drury
Dave, Good luck with the epic steam engine drive from Scotland to Smalley. Keep stoking!
£11.33
Joe Byrne
£11.33
Colin Harris
I knew the Ransomes when it lived at Newbold Verdon and have always admired the engine. Hope all goes well for your awesome adventure
£11.33
Carol Hattersley
£11.31
The Copleys
Just an amazing thing to do.
£10
Manning
£10
India Rome
£10
The Duffys
Well done Team (Mc)Vern and friends.
£6.18
Money Raised at the Cuilfail Chilli Night