5.1 the preservation, restoration, maintenance and protection of such of the structures, rolling stock, plant, equipment and artefacts (“the structures and equipment”) of or connected with the talyllyn railway as are of historic, cultural, architectural, constructional or scientific interest or exhibit craftsmanship worthy of preservation;
5.2 the promotion of public knowledge, appreciation and understanding of the historic and cultural aspects of the talyllyn railway and the area through which it runs;
5.3 the promotion of public access to the structures and equipment and public knowledge, appreciation and understanding of their architectural, constructional, scientific and craft features;
5.4 to support the operation of steam-hauled passenger trains on the talyllyn railway;
5.5 such other charitable purposes for the advancement of education associated with the talyllyn railway and its surrounding area and other narrow gauge railways as the directors think fit.