AUGUST 2018

THE ASSOCIATION Duke of Gloucester unveils Issue 153 Manisty Award at Railway Isle of Man visit - book your place! Parliamentary Group Report on Young Volunteers Offers & Wants

SWANAGE DMU FOR SALE

WORKING Courses and Lots TOGETHER WITH THE training more TRANSPORT update TRUST news! Dates for your Diary

September 2018 7th - 9th Isle of Man Autumn Weekend has a committee dedicated to the operation and safety of 29th HRA Youth Day East Lancs Railway October 2018 10th (tbc) Carriage Maintenance Workshop East Lancs Railway November 2018 7th Autumn Seminar Birmingham (Wednesday) Safety Management Systems 8th Management Conference Birmingham (Thursday) HR & Managing People Disposal of assets Coal Inside this edition

Chief Exec News 3 APPG Young Vounteers 4 Transport Trust 5 evidence and many witnesses, for the production of the Isle of Man visit 5 2018 meetings 6 HRA Youth Day 7 2019 meetings 7 HKW Railway 8 St Albans SSB 8 9 9 10 Electric 10 Ops and Safety 10 Heritage committee 11 Knotweed treatment 11 Offers and Wants 12 Fedecrail 13 In Memorium 13 DO YOU WANT YOUR OWN COPY OF THIS NEWSLETTER? If you or your colleagues would like Brian Simpson a copy please let us know the email addresses, send to:- Chairman [email protected]

The next edition will be published in October 2018 Cover photo: courtesy of Andrew PM Wright

'Steve on the footplate of Ivatt tender loco 46447 Credit: IWSR/Stuart Duddy'

Firstly, thank you for making me feel so welcome.

- ber organisations, met numerous staff and volunteers, and seen some of the challenges that individual railways, tramways, and museums have faced and overcome, alongside their many suc- cesses and the immense pride in their achievements.

These achievements matter. They matter to each organisation and to the individuals behind them. And, as an industry, they mat- ter to us all!

We received a very clear steer from the ORR recently to encour- age a culture in which railways and tramways help each other. notify each other of safety issues and of problems encountered and solved, but also highlight your achievements.

This same culture should apply to governance, legal and per- sonnel issues; to commercial activities such as events, catering, marketing and retail; to museums, archiving and conserving our heritage; in fact, to all that you do and to all that we do on your behalf.

variety of issues dealing with everything from the integrity of your SMS, consultation work on new VAT regulations, advocacy in Westminster on the importance of encouraging young volunteers, to the tricky issue of protecting fu- ture coal supplies.

doing, share important and useful information, shout about successes, and to develop that culture of helping each other.

other. But is it? Are we?

From a health and safety perspective and under ROGS we have a duty to cooperate. Commercially, I would con- tend that, as an industry, we have the same duty. Our competitors are all those other attractions in the wider visitor economy – English Heritage and the National Trust, wildlife and animal parks, adventure theme parks, and those

setting standards, ensuring good governance, sharing best practice and operating safely.

Looking ahead, the HRA will be sharing with you more of what it does and, where possible, more of what you do. What we all do matters as, working together, we can increase professionalism, increase members and volunteers,

I wish you a very successful summer season – and we look forward to hearing all about it!

The Fire Station, 139 Tooley Street, SE1 2HZ. The courses run from 10.30 - 16.30 and are on 26th Octo- ber 2018 and 19th January 2019. Costs are between £79 and £149 depending on your turnover. Further info from:- https://www.the-sse.org/courses/crowdfunding-course/

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The All Party Parliamentary Group on Heritage Rail has now The HRA also agrees that out- published its wide-ranging report dated legislation can also be a on young volunteers in heritage bar to recruiting volunteers un- rail. The HRA had contributed der 16. The 1920 Employment evidence and witnesses, and of Women, Young Persons and funded the printing of the report. Children Act has not been updat- Amongst other things, the report ed, which means volunteering has recommended an objective can be interpreted as employ- of doubling the number of young ment. Steve Oates says, ‘Work volunteers by 2025. The report, ‘Engaging the Next but, as the report says, between - the ages of 14 and 16 is best for put and evidence from the Herit- engaging a truly lasting engage- age Railway Association and its members. ‘When young people the way for heritage rail opera- - tors to recruit without worrying about breaching employment Chief Exec. ‘Heritage rail gets the new generation it needs to Although there has never been keep it running. And the young a prosecution under Section 1 volunteers engage with exciting of the Act, seeking resolution to and challenging opportunities, the potential challenge is high on as well as developing their tech- the HRA agenda. The organisa- age railways to recruit and work nical expertise and their social - with young people, of all ages, mation from the ORR that it has The report notes that heritage no intention of enforcing the Act. approved and proper manner. railways are an important recruit- That decision has for practical ‘With a little clarity on DBS, and ing ground for the national rail purposes rendered the Act inef- full resolution of the 1920 Act is- network. ‘The knowledge and fective, but the HRA will continue experience that young people to work to clear the way for herit- that target of doubling the num- can gain through volunteering ber of young volunteers in herit- gives them a head start. Herit- age rail, ‘says Steve. age rail is a unique springboard into careers on our national rail we do that. Not just because our sector ‘The report is absolutely right in so badly needs good noting a need for more clarity succession manage- in the rules on DBS (Disclosure ment, but because and Barring Service, previous- involvement with heritage rail is such a for clearance for mentors and personal growth, de- supervisors of 16 to 18 year old velopment and great the combination of bureaucracy and ambiguity a deterrent to re-

You can download a copy of the report at www.hra.uk.com in the documents section here.

Pictures, from the top. Young Volunteers helping to keep The Severn Valley, Gloucester & and Moors Railways in business.

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By Rob Shorland-Ball I am Deputy Chairman of the Transport Trust [TT], HRA Museums Adviser, Secretary for the Railway Heritage its forms on land, in the air and on water.

To foster these aims TT: • recognises individual achievements with an Awards programme including restoration of road and railway vehi- cles, inland and sea-going vessels,and aeroplanes. • presents annual Preservationist of the Year; Young Preservationist of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Awards • offers low cost loans, which are easy to apply for and at very advantageous interest rates, for restoration pro- • promotes a co-ordinated voice for transport-heritage related issues to Government and advises the Heritage Lottery Fund • • organises a visits programme for TT members to transport venues in the UK and Europe • publishes a high-quality quarterly journal – Transport Digest – and a Website which includes data on the Red Wheel project, identifying transport heritage sites on a map and, for TT members, more information and pic- tures of the sites • provides an excellent online networking forum

The TT Patron is HRH Prince Michael of Kent and the two most current (in 2018) events which he led were the LAA Awards and a number of individual restoration projects including a 1911 Marshall 8NHP traction engine and a 1963 Buchannan yacht.

The Awards presentation is a very prestigious event and achieving a TT Award has a huge impact on support and publicity for a restoration project. Another important networking link between TT and the HRA is my role as provides some long-term sustainability for an important source of information about preserved railway vehicles and some operating infrastructure. The database is much consulted online and we have several Champions who have expert knowledge on railway categories like carriages; wagons; trams; steam loco tenders; electric vehicles and turntables. More information on the Transport Trust can be found on their website at www.transporttrust.com

The 2018 HRA Autumn Weekend takes place on the Isle of Man from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th September Booking Now Open! See Steam , Horse-Drawn Trams, an Electric Railway and a Mountain Railway

BOOK NOW at www.hra.uk.com/hra-autumn-tour-isle-of-man • Travel on the Steam Railway, the Electric Railway and the Mountain Railway, and see the Cavalcade of Horse Trams • Guided tour of the IoM Steam Railway Workshop • Visit the Tram Sheds • Lunch on board the Steam Dining … Plus much more!

This event is open to HRA Friends and to members, volun- teers and staff of HRA Member organisations. Full details and online booking options are available on the HRA website address above.

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HRA Autumn Seminar MacDonald Burlington Hotel, Birmingham – Wed. 7th November 2018

Proportionate and Fit for Purpose!

It focusses on the all-important subject of safety management systems, the seminar will include: • Why the SMS is a key item in the Management of a Railway • How to ensure that it “Says what you do” and also that you “Do what it says! • When it should be reviewed and by whom • What you should look for when Auditing your SMS • The seminar will conclude with a Q&A session. Speakers will include HMRI Inspectors

MacDonald Burlington Hotel, Birmingham - Thurs. 8th November 2018

A one-day conference for managers, senior staff, trustees and directors Topics and presentations currently planned to include: • Employment Law and developing and managing our people • Presentation of the Parliamentary Report on Young Volunteers by a senior representative of APPGR • Coal • Disposal of railway assets Plus, the day presents an excellent opportunity for meeting, networking and sharing information and ideas with colleagues from other HRA members

East Lancs Railway Saturday 29th September 2018. A date for your diaries - more on the website in due course.

– 10th October 2018 (TBC) – East Lancs Railway

Designed for engineering personnel from all heritage railways, particularly those with responsibility for carriage maintenance, the HRA is organising a one-day carriage maintenance workshop. Kindly hosted by the East Lancs Railway, at the time of going to press it is provisionally scheduled for Wednesday The workshop will cover Mk1s but it will be equally relevant to pre-Mk1 and narrow gauge stock, and will aim to: • Share knowledge • the standards take into account that vehicles are working way beyond their anticipated working life • Provide information and data to enable the HRA Ops and Safety Committee to produce appropriate Guidance Notes

Items to be covered is likely to include: • Body and under frame strength and the effects of rot, rust and corrosion • Safety and stability in the event of impact • Door lock maintenance • Riding heights • Brake systems maintenance • Couplings maintenance • Keeping the rain/sea out - effective modern paints and varnishes • And, remembering these are the vehicles our visitors ride in, cleanliness and presentation to the public

The workshop will take place on one day. It is anticipated there will be three speakers covering Mk1s, pre-Mk1 stand- ard gauge stock, and narrow gauge stock, with time between each for workshop discussion and sharing of ideas. For those wishing to stay on, the East Lancs Railway have kindly agreed to operate a special train in the evening. On the following morning (Thursday 11th October), there will be an opportunity for an additional learning session in the ELR carriage workshop.

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HRA’s First Youth Day by a quick break, all participants got a chance to try their hand stock and the many varied tasks at driving both a vertical boiler that volunteers get to undertake steam and a diesel to keep the trains moving. There I am pleased to report that the locomotive, both with instructors was also time for an introduction at Pages Park Station area and to health and safety on the rail- event of 2018 took place on yard. Saturday 12th May. Attracting role playing session. participants as far away as Lon- We all enjoyed lunch where we don, Yorkshire and South Wales got a chance to sit down togeth- Even the damp weather later in to take part at the Leighton - Buzzard Narrow Gauge Rail- had come from and what Volun- ticipants off having a super day way. I am also pleased to say teering experiences they had. that thanks to the local news- We then travelled up the line on prizes given out for the shunting paper in Leighton Buzzard, we a special train to ‘Stonehenge puzzles earlier in the day and even attracted a couple of local participants who had never vol- Every- down the line. unteered before on a heritage one railway. got a I must say a massive thank you chance to Terry, Tim and all the volun- The Volunteers at the LBNGR to sit teers at Leighton Buzzard NGR had created a full and varied with who made such an effort to put itinerary for the the on such a super day and made day with lots of guard and to see the interaction sure everyone had a good time. fun and inter- between guards and the foot- esting ‘hands plate crew and what it took to Also operate trains on this interesting thanks Terry Bendall, at a times steep line. Once at must go the Chairman Stonehenge, they got a chance to all par- welcomed every- to put their shunting puzzle ticipants one to the rail- solutions to the test for real with too, way in the new wagons and a simplex petrol every- and fabulous station building at locomotive to see if their theory one took part in all the activities Pages Park and after a quick worked. during the day with enthusiasm and together with the LBNGR plan for the day. We also learnt about the history Volunteers, made the day a of the LBNGR and its connec- great success. tion with sand, I was astounded a shunting puzzle created by Our next Youth Day is planned Volunteer Tim Parsons. All par- to Saudi Arabia today! for September and details will ticipants were split into groups be sent in a special bulletin and got the chance to work out They were also told about shunting puzzles on paper. After

HRA Events 2019

MacDonald Burlington Hotel, Birmingham 2019 Heritage Railway Association Annual Awards Date – Tues 5th March 2019

Recognising and celebrating the best in heritage railway and tramway preservation, restoration and operation! MacDonald Burlington Hotel, Birmingham MacDonald Burlington Hotel, Birmingham Date – Wednesday 6th March 2019 Date – Saturday 9th February 2019 Nominations for these awards will open in October.

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Hampton & Kempton Waterworks Railway (HKWR) when Thames Water granted a Lease to allow work to start on the next phase of HK- the success of the present operational ‘Han- - barked on a £1.7 million fundraising campaign to extend the track from the world-famous Kempton Steam Museum towards Hampton, - tial as a major attraction for local communities and beyond.

The railway is to run 2.6km offering the public an experience of a steam passenger journey through countryside, - terest. Plans are in place to build a visitor and community centre that will provide a rich source of educational opportunities for local schools and other interested groups.

Visit http://www.hamptonkemptonrailway.org.uk/

During the April 8th open day St Albans South Signal Box welcomed its 20,000th visitor since opening to the public in 2008. The lucky person was nine year old railway fan Ryan Frake from Nottingham who with his family had made a special journey to visit the signal box. He was presented with a souvenir entry ticket and other mementoes of his ‘Our son Ryan was fascinated not only with the signal box, but the passing trains too. The day out was made even

Signal Box Trust Chairman, Tony Furse, commented that it was a huge achievement on the part of the Trust and its members to have reached this milestone in the story of St Albans South Box and its res- toration. It was a delight to wel- come Ryan and his family along with all the other visitors who ventured out on what was a mis- erably wet afternoon.

The Signal Box opens regularly to the public, entry is free and further details can be found on the website at www.sigbox.co.uk

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Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, for voluntary groups.

During his visit, the Duke of Gloucester also unveiled a plaque marking the Peter Manisty Award from the Heritage Railway Association which was given to the Swanage Railway in March of this year. Both awards recognised the Castle to the main line at Wareham during a 60 selected day trial in the summer of 2017.

His Royal Highness then met a range of Swanage Railway volunteers and staff as well as members of the Royal Corps of Signals which has had a more than 30-year association with the Swanage Railway.

Before The Duke of Gloucester unveiled the Peter Manisty Award plaque on the wall of the booking hall, HRA vice-chairman Mark Smith said: “After working for very many years, the Swanage Railway now has a connection with the national network and what an achievement that is. Behind all that, there is a very sound railway with a really good sys- tem for encouraging young volunteers which is crucial and of Rail Regulation the ORR was singing the praises for the be justly proud of that.

Because of the encouragement and management of its vol- Award for Voluntary Service,” added Mr Smith who is also Courtesy of Andrew P.M. Wright

Seaton Tramway has opened its brand-new, state of the art station in Seaton. It is the culmination of 10 years of planning and hard work, with the opening of the new £3 million station. Providing a contemporary, all-year round facility, café and gift shop, it will allow visitors to immerse themselves in the fascination surrounding the history and operations of the tramway before boarding a tram and travelling back in time to a golden age of travel.

Chief Exec - Jenny Nunn commented “The new project has been a huge under- taking by the tramway and represents major investment in the tourism economy of Seaton. The town has witnessed a very successful regeneration project over the past few years, the - internal space, it will enable the charity to attract even more visitors to the area than ever before.”

This has seen highly complex railway engineering works take place, with four new platforms, which will house four trams each night, creating a stunning showroom displaying some of the famous heritage trams, and brand new interpretation will allow an even more immersive visitor experience celebrating the fascinating story of the tramway. Page 9 HRA member’s news

able to recover enough to re- 1965 Hunslet Rugby Team who open on the 21st July when they took part in the Challenge Cup formally opened their newly Final of 1965. premises on 15th July, the Mid- built Running Shed. Councillor dleton Railway had to suspend Judith Blake, Leader of operations due to smoke and to assess damage. They lost and diesel train out of the new a wagon, had damage to their building. The building has been Engine House and pa systems. They were also able to help local members of the public, some of residents who were also affected whom have paid for engraved by providing emergency parking bricks commemorating family facilities. After some sterling and friends. There is also a me- work by volunteers they were morial wall to commemorate the

station on the Line. Built by volunteers at a cost of around £25k it has been a labour of love to bring this bit of heritage history back to life.

The last railed items left the site on time which has helped to maintain June 2018 June 14th and with the exception of their commitment to electric railway preservation. buildings the process is complete. This has been quite possibly the Since announcing the closure of greatest rescue ever undertaken in equipment are now to be found at the Coventry site last summer, and the UK heritage railway movement. the following locations. - ber 2017, the Electric Railway Mu- Throughout this process there have seum has embarked on a operation been three objectives, to vacate Coulsdon Historic Vehicles the site, ensure the artefacts are Heritage Centre in its collection to allow the site to moved to safe keeping for onward East Kent Railway be vacated. Not only the EMUs and preservation and display, and long Hope Farm but wagons and her- term, to develop a new museum for itage buildings. The operation was electric railway preservation. The Locomotive Storage Ltd. considered highly ambitious and ERM was thankful for the support some doubted it could be achieved of all in the railway preservation in the timescale available. movement and the railway indus- Tanat Valley Railway

. At Rhondda Heritage Park. To book your place please contact Jonathon Lloyd on 01952 587615

The latest versions of this news-letter (O&S-Matters) are available from the Documents section of our website. Please take the time to read the June 18 edition. www.hra.uk.com/os-matter

Heritage Railway News is published 4 times a year by the Heritage Railway Association and distributed free of charge to member railways and Friends of the HRA. Please send letters, contributions, images and advertising enquiries to Barbara Barnes at [email protected] T: 07901 977 597 Page 10

Report from Sam Bee, Chairman

At our recent meeting we had Steve Oates give an outline of how he sees A great deal of information is his role as CEO. The new Director of NRM, Judith McNicol, presented now to hand through the excel- us with an overview of the Central plan and how it would enable the NRM to move forward in a more structured way with its development; this weeks. With the HRA being a is going ahead despite failure to secure an HLF grant. member that gives individual HRA members access to THA Helen Ashby has decided to stand down from her role as fundraising ad- services, including widely adver- viser due to pressures elsewhere. Roger Kelly is on her team and well known for his Seminar presentations so subject to Board approval he will be delighted to take it on. She will hand over her liaison role with the Her- The main news is that following itage Volunteer Group to Graham Wigglesworth. an exploratory meeting last year a new Mobile Heritage Adviso- Mention of new committee members, we are still looking for some in the younger age bracket to step forward. Please do consider this as there is a meeting. useful role in encouraging youngsters to volunteer and in training, which includes apprentices. The main business was to list the many issues that this sector You are aware of the ABTEM Large & Working Objects update. It has now has and to which Government been launched. It does cover all owners, from those with a single item, Departments they might usefully be it road vehicle, boat, train or plane, up to the largest heritage railway. be addressed. Coal supply and emissions from burning it are on It is obtainable through ABTEM in a number of formats: a free download; that list. Collections Trust. Visit www.abtemguidelines.org for more information.

As the result of a sudden vacancy arising, the Heritage Committee is seeking applications for the role of Secretary being scheduled for 19th September). Candidates will have experience of taking and presenting Minutes of meet- ings, be computer literate and have good communicating skills. The post is responsible to the committee chairman for organising meetings, including drafting agendas and circulation of related documents.

[email protected], with C.V. and any other relevant detail.

whether standard or narrow gauge heritage railways. Japanese knotweed is highly invasive and is noted for the ways its roots and rhizomes so easily spread from one property to another – as the householders in Maesteg in 2013, no action to eradicate the spread adjacent to their houses was taken.

DEFRA websites and should be actioned where necessary. Ensure colleagues doing track inspections keep a keen eye out for it. Whilst it may be an interesting salad when very young - left to its own devices, it spreads with rapidity. If discovered, it is reportable to the Environment Agency or DEFRA from whom advice as to the best way of removing what might be on your line can be given. Usually, ditches, cesses and culverts are pathways for it and should be checked accordingly. The data on the Phlorum.com website is comprehensive with useful and good advice as to how to get rid of fallopia japonica before your railway suffers an expensive exercise from the rampant invader. Tony Tomkins, Environmental Adviser - HRA

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There is a plan to remove the buffer stops on platform 11 Plassey & Theurer Liner Tamper No 73010, and 12 at Paddington Station (pending listed building con- built 1969. In poor condition and requiring full restoration, but believed to be substantially We understand the buffer stops are by Ransome and complete and with a working Rolls Royce 12 Napier and date from around 1916. Do you know of any cylinder diesel engine. Offered free to any heritage railway / museum / organisation that may be in- railway that can restore and use it. Contact terested in taking them on? [email protected] for further details. If you are interested, please contact Ian Wheaton, Net- work Rail Town Planner (Western) [email protected]

The National Coal Mining Museum for Eng- land is disposing of its 100hp Double-ended diesel locomotive. It was built in 1978 and has a 2 foot 6 inch . It is still in working order and is capable of being transported. If you are interested in Have you any components for a No. 16 Pattern McKenzie & learning more about her please get in touch with Nick Dodd, Museum Director on 01924 Kirkby Stephen East. Please contact Project Manager, Mike 848806 or [email protected] Thompson, at [email protected]

Swanage Railway has for sale an operational 2 car class 108 DMU. Due to the imminent arrival of refurbished DMU vehicles from Eas- offered for sale by sealed bids. The unit is fully operational and cur- - sents an excellent opportunity to see the vehicles in use. The unit has been based on Swanage Railway since 1997 and during this time has Sealed bids must be sent to Finance Department, Unit 11, Purbeck Business Centre, Avenue Industrial Estate, Swanage, Dor- set, BH19 1AU no later than the extended deadline of 17:00 on the email is not possible) within 5 working days from the closing date and time. To view the vehicles please contact James Cox on [email protected].

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Heritage Operations Group met following the Fedecrail council meeting on Thursday afternoon. Business sessions were held in the auditorium of the National Museum of Scotland, an excellent venue with Victorian heritage and a vast collection of artefacts ancient and modern. Visits were arranged to Hopetoun House, the Royal Botanic Gar- dens and the Royal Mile for guests not participating in meetings.

The opening reception was held in the City Chambers with a Civic Re- ception on behalf of the Lord Provost of Edinburgh. Business meetings on Friday and Saturday included an overview of BESTT and APPG. Presentations on young volunteers and the Forth Heritage Site. Then the delegates enjoyed a comprehensive tour of numerous industrial and railway heritage locations throughout the length and breadth of Scotland, including a number of HRA member attractions. With road and links being used to best advantage.

The Conference Dinner at the National Mining Museum of Scotland was preceded by a guided tour of the Museum and a presentation was made to David Morgan to mark his retirement from Fedecrail Council.

A memorial for Sir William McAlpine was given by his wife Judy at Fawley in June and was attended by numerous relations, friends and colleagues. Our President, Lord Richard Faulkner, was one of the many who gave an address on the day prais- ing his support and friendship over many years.

of his fond recollection, but we can share his clos- ing words.

‘I am going to conclude, ladies and gentlemen, by making an announcement on behalf of the Na- tional Railway Museum, with which I am associ- ated as deputy chairman of the .

In the autumn the NRM are organising with Judy a very special Flying Scotsman memorial run to for his legacy for which the railway heritage world will enjoy for ever. - ing thank you for saving Scotsman and getting Thank you Judy for giving us all today the opportunity to her back to the UK and successfully operating her for 23 years. life. And thank you too for announcing today that you I think you will agree with me that there can be no

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