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The Western Locomotive Association Limited ('WLA') owns [[BR Class 52 D1013 Western Ranger]] and [[BR Class 52 D1062 Western Courier]]. | The Western Locomotive Association Limited ('WLA') owns [[BR Class 52 D1013 Western Ranger]] and [[BR Class 52 D1062 Western Courier]]. | ||
| − | The WLA was founded in 1974 and was incorporated in November 1999 as a private company limited by guarantee without share capital, company number 03873466. It is also a registered charity number 1115058 with its activities being "The preservation, maintenance and operation in working order of its locomotives D1013 Western Ranger and D1062 Western Courier, so far as reasonably practicable, in a condition authentic to their service on British Railways as museum exhibits and to advance the education of the public in the history of the said locomotives." | + | The WLA was founded in 1974 and was incorporated in November 1999 as a private company limited by guarantee without share capital, company number 03873466. It is also a registered charity number 1115058 with its activities being "The preservation, maintenance and operation in working order of its locomotives D1013 Western Ranger and D1062 Western Courier, so far as reasonably practicable, in a condition authentic to their service on British Railways as museum exhibits and to advance the education of the public in the history of the said locomotives." Its locomotives moved to the SVR in 1978, and 2018 marked 40 years on the SVR. The WLA operates membership by subscription, and publishes Western Courier magazine and The Western Linesider leaflet containing latest WLA news. |
| − | The WLA | + | Both locomotives are based at [[Bridgnorth]] where the WLA has workshops and stores adjacent to Hollybush Road sidings, to the north of the station. The WLA contributed funds to, and also uses the facilities of, the [[Diesel Depot]]. The WLA maintains good relations with Rolls Royce (formerly MTU and Maybach) and Voith in Germany, original manufacturers of the engine and transmission types respectively. |
| − | + | ==Grants and external funding== | |
| + | On 29 April 2005 the HLF granted the WLA £45,500 towards Western Courier's overhaul, which was used for sending a defective Voith transmission to the manufacturer in Germany.<ref>[http://www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/good-causes/projects/region/west-midlands?project_name=Western%20Locomotive&op=Refine&form_build_id=form-S9K5ipVWQ_b_PxmypsoqH8-m2G1rwl0DsjWvXdu2D0M&form_id=directory_finder_refine_form The National Lottery]</ref>. | ||
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| + | ==Sales== | ||
| + | The railway operates a Sales Stand on days when the locomotives operate on the SVR and at diesel and mixed traffic galas, offering Western branded and themed merchandise. The stall is usually at [[Bridgnorth]] but during the [[Bridgnorth#Bridgnorth_Development_Project|Bridgnorth Development Project]] this moved to [[Kidderminster|Kidderminster station concourse]] and the [[Diesel Depot]]. It also operates an online shop. | ||
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| + | ==Special workings== | ||
| + | *From the 1980s onwards the WLA has run a very popular series of 'OBBO Tours', giving the opportunity to travel in a train consisting solely of a Western locomotive and one of the [[Carriages|Observation saloons]]. Refreshments are served, a cab ride is available between stations and photographic opportunities are available. | ||
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| + | ==Models== | ||
| + | From time-to-time the WLA collaborates in the production of limited edition [[Models of the Severn Valley Railway|models]]. An incomplete list is: | ||
| + | *O Gauge Model Class 52: 'Just Like The Real Thing' modified kit. DCC soundcard with Howes sound on ESU Loksound v 4.0 chip, built to individual specification. | ||
| + | *2018: Special Edition Dapol OO Gauge "Western" D1013 Western Ranger BR Blue - Black-backed plates | ||
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| + | It also operates [[Models of the Severn Valley Railway#Model_railway_layouts|Bridge Norton model railway]], an O gauge diesel hydraulic layout. This featured in the [[Diesel Depot]] at [[Members & Shareholders Weekend|Members & Shareholders Weekends]]. | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
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[[List of preservation groups]]<br> | [[List of preservation groups]]<br> | ||
List of [[Charities associated with the SVR]] | List of [[Charities associated with the SVR]] | ||
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Revision as of 07:40, 21 April 2018
The Western Locomotive Association Limited ('WLAWestern Locomotive Association Ltd.') owns BR Class 52 D1013 Western Ranger and BR Class 52 D1062 Western Courier.
The WLAWestern Locomotive Association Ltd. was founded in 1974 and was incorporated in November 1999 as a private company limited by guarantee without share capital, company number 03873466. It is also a registered charity number 1115058 with its activities being "The preservation, maintenance and operation in working order of its locomotives D1013 Western Ranger and D1062 Western Courier, so far as reasonably practicable, in a condition authentic to their service on British Railways as museum exhibits and to advance the education of the public in the history of the said locomotives." Its locomotives moved to the SVRSevern Valley Railway in 1978, and 2018 marked 40 years on the SVRSevern Valley Railway. The WLAWestern Locomotive Association Ltd. operates membership by subscription, and publishes Western Courier magazine and The Western Linesider leaflet containing latest WLAWestern Locomotive Association Ltd. news.
Both locomotives are based at Bridgnorth where the WLAWestern Locomotive Association Ltd. has workshops and stores adjacent to Hollybush Road sidings, to the north of the station. The WLAWestern Locomotive Association Ltd. contributed funds to, and also uses the facilities of, the Diesel Depot. The WLAWestern Locomotive Association Ltd. maintains good relations with Rolls Royce (formerly MTU and Maybach) and Voith in Germany, original manufacturers of the engine and transmission types respectively.
Grants and external funding
On 29 April 2005 the HLFHeritage Lottery Fund (National Lottery Heritage Fund from 2019) granted the WLAWestern Locomotive Association Ltd. £45,500 towards Western Courier's overhaul, which was used for sending a defective Voith transmission to the manufacturer in Germany.[1].
Sales
The railway operates a Sales Stand on days when the locomotives operate on the SVRSevern Valley Railway and at diesel and mixed traffic galas, offering Western branded and themed merchandise. The stall is usually at Bridgnorth but during the Bridgnorth Development Project this moved to Kidderminster station concourse and the Diesel Depot. It also operates an online shop.
Special workings
- From the 1980s onwards the WLAWestern Locomotive Association Ltd. has run a very popular series of 'OBBO Tours', giving the opportunity to travel in a train consisting solely of a Western locomotive and one of the Observation saloons. Refreshments are served, a cab ride is available between stations and photographic opportunities are available.
Models
From time-to-time the WLAWestern Locomotive Association Ltd. collaborates in the production of limited edition models. An incomplete list is:
- O Gauge Model Class 52: 'Just Like The Real Thing' modified kit. DCC soundcard with Howes sound on ESU Loksound v 4.0 chip, built to individual specification.
- 2018: Special Edition Dapol OO Gauge "Western" D1013 Western Ranger BRBritish Rail or British Railways Blue - Black-backed plates
It also operates Bridge Norton model railway, an O gauge diesel hydraulic layout. This featured in the Diesel Depot at Members & Shareholders Weekends.
Links
Western Locomotive Association website
Companies House
Charity Commission
See also
Diesel Locomotives
List of preservation groups
