Earlier this year, Alstom held The Greatest Gathering to celebrate Railway 200.

The record-breaking event was held from the 1st to the 3rd of August at Derby, Litchurch Lane, with thousands in attendance.

The Greatest Gathering has now raised over £100,000 for good causes thanks to the railfans, volunteers and partners.

Following their recent awards, The Greatest Gathering Organising Committee presented a giant cheque yesterday (8th December), which will be split between the Railway 200 Charities (Alzheimer’s Research UK, Railway Benefit Fund, Railway Children, Railway Mission and Transport Benevolent Fund CIO).

At the same time, new official artwork was unveiled – an oil painting created by Tim O’Brien.

Other Railway 200 events also marked the momentous occasion, including the creation of a time capsule that will be held for 50 years.

If you didn’t get to experience The Greatest Gathering, RailAdvent produced a 2 Disc Set, with 2 hours of footage from the event. You can find out more information by clicking here.

“Raising over £100,000 is an outstanding result and a testament to the generosity of railfans, partners and the hundreds of volunteers who made The Greatest Gathering possible. We’re proud that these funds will support national charities and the heritage organisations that keep Britain’s railway story alive,”

“Opening our Litchurch Lane Works to the public for the first time in almost 50 years was a special moment for Derby, Alstom and the wider industry. It allowed us to celebrate two centuries of innovation made here, across the country and around the world, and this fundraising milestone shows how powerfully our railway heritage continues to inspire.”

Andy Butters, Managing Director Derby Litchurch Lane Works at Alstom.