Vision
The NTET aspires to be the Organisation of Choice for the vintage steam enthusiast, engine owner or driver and events organiser working together to meet a common aim, Preserving our Heritage in Steam on the Road.
Aims
The main aims of the NTET are to:
- Encourage ownership and the preservation of all forms of steam powered equipment in authentic settings
- Set and encourage high standards in equipment maintenance and operation
- Provide facilities to share the basic skills in engine management
- Provide facilities to assist drivers and crew to demonstrate competence
- Attract junior members via the Steam Apprentice Club
- Set and monitor safety, environmental and operating standards in rallies and event organisation
- Secure insurance and other related services for the benefit of members and rally organisers
- Support the maintenance of records of engine manufacturers, design, livery and colour schemes, history and ownership
- Encourage and monitor safeguarding of the natural environment
- Monitor, challenge and manage the introduction of legislation as it effects the movement
- Encourage wider membership through a membership benefits scheme
- Communicate with members, clubs, organisations and the general public through public media outlets and our in house magazine ‘Steaming’
- Affiliate with like-minded bodies in the UK and World Wide
- Promote the production and distribution of books and pamphlets, photographic, audio and video media and other related memorabilia