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« on: June 02, 2025, 19:31:40 »
https://go.eventgroovefundraising.com/auction2025/Campaign/Details

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RBF Auction of Rail Experiences

RBF's virtual Auction of Rail Experiences features a range of amazing money-can’t-buy rail experiences.

The auction is key event in our fundraising calendar with a target of £25,000 to raise.

Bidding in our auction helps us to support railway people and their families facing hardship across the UK▸ (United Kingdom).
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« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2025, 19:43:15 »
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Guided Tour of Knorr-Bremse UK▸ (United Kingdom) Headquarters – Melksham, Wiltshire

Available (1) Bids (0)

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£50

Go behind the scenes at Knorr-Bremse’s UK rail headquarters in Melksham, home to its RailServices operations. This facility plays a vital role in the maintenance, overhaul, and support of rail vehicle systems that help keep trains running safely and efficiently across the UK and Ireland.



Knorr-Bremse is a global leader in rail systems, supporting technologies such as braking, HVAC, door systems, and sanitary solutions.



The tour is for a maximum of 6 guests. To be arranged on a mutually convenient date within a year of purchase.



Kindly donated by Knorr-Bremse.
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