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« on: December 31, 2019, 22:46:13 »
https://www.railriders.club/about-us

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Hello and welcome to the Rail Riders Website.

Rail Riders is the trading name of Rail Riders Ltd which was formed by a former member of the original Rail Riders Club that ran from 1981 to 1991 by British Rail.

Our aim is to make Rail Riders the best club for all rail enthusiasts with the added bonus of discounted heritage rail travel and discounts from participating railway themed businesses.

We are a based in a little village south of Thirsk, North Yorkshire and we pride ourselves in going the extra mile to supply a friendly service and the human touch.

S Buxton Ltd is the legal trademark owner of all the Rail Riders logos.with permission and licence from the DfT» (Department for Transport - about) to use the BR▸ (British Rail(ways)) double arrow symbol and has granted a licence to Rail Riders Ltd to use the logo and branding.

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ONE PERSON MEMBERSHIP

Welcome to the One person membership section for Rail Riders. Being a member entitles you to the following.
* A membership pack containing a pen, badge, vouchers, membership card, guide book / pass book.
* Receive a quarterly issue of the Rail Riders Express club magazine delivered direct to your door.
* Access to a wide range of discounted travel on UK▸ (United Kingdom) heritage railways and railway themed businesses.
* Access to the members only section of the club website and club Facebook group (details will be included in the membership pack.

Impressive list follows at (though only the Lynton and Barnstaple in the South West) https://www.railriders.club/rail-riders-membership ... slightly marred as I can't find any indication of discount levels and on what.  Does anyone know?  Perhaps I am asking too early ...

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The club will start in February 2020 when all the discounts become live. You will receive in the post a certificate with your allotted membership number. The membership pack will be posted out in Mid February ready for the launch of the club. Included will be details of the exact date the club starts and an invite to the launch event.

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