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Jclettersno Heading .HERITAGE RAILWAY ASSOCIATION. Established HRA member, Severn Valley Railway, held a press event to mark it being joint winner of the HRA Annual Award (large groups). The Award was presented by Vice Chairman, Mark Smith. (photo Severn Valley Railway) New HRA applicant, the National Wagon Preservation Group, held a Members/Media Day at the Chasewater Railway on Saturday 19th March 2016 (photo John Crane) SIDELINES 144 APRIL 2016 HRA CONTACT EXTENSIONS AG 06.06.2014 v3.1 Main Number: 0800 756 5111 Contact number for mobiles (diverts to main): 01924 918180 Directors Carriage Restoration (Michael Cope) 333 Brian Simpson 904 Chairman Corporate Membership (Steve Wood) 421 Mark Smith 902 Vice Chairman Environmental Adviser (Tony Tomkins) 413 (Business Development Acting) Finance & Accounts (Ian Leigh) 422 Peter Ovenstone 331 Company Secretary (Heritage & Scottish) Finance Directors Group (Robert Raynor) 302 Ian Leigh 422 Finance Director Friends of HRA (Alan Saunders) 423 General Meetings (Bill Askew) 427 Richard Barnes 310 (Mutual Insurance) Guidelines (Bill Hillier) 431 Geoffrey Claydon 903 (Legal & Parliamentary & Heritage Tramways) Heritage (General) (Peter Ovenstone) 331 John Crane 702 (Sidelines & Broadlines) Heritage Tramways (James Hammett) 530 Hugh Harkett 705 HRA Ireland (liaison-Steve Wood) 421 Internet/HRA Website 320 Bill Hiller 431 (Operating & Safety & Rail Cableways) InterRail Scheme (Mark & Sonia Dewell) 425 David Morgan 901 Legal & Parliamentary Affairs (Chris Austin) 410 Jenny Nunn 223 Lottery Grant Advice (Helen Ashby) 334 Media Adviser (Roger Carey) 4 Chris Smyth 701 (Training & Education) Member Services (Andrew Goyns) 320 Steve Wood 421 (Member Services) Operating & Safety (John Baxter) 431 1st Point of Contact (General Enquiries – Extension 1) Andrew Goyns 320 Publications Competition 102 Roger Webster 321 Publishing & Exhibitions (JC) 702 Rail Cableways (Martin Slader) 231 Online Shop Scottish (John Ransom) 510 HRA Shop – Meeting/Seminar bookings 2 Sidelines/Broadlines (John Crane) 702 Subject content Training & Education (Martin Smith) 520 Annual Awards (Mark Smith) 902 Travel Trade Liaison (via 1st Contact) 1 Annual Statistical Return (Bill Hillier) 431 Young Volunteers Adviser (Liz Fuller) 424 Business Development (General) (MLS) 223 Webmaster (Andrew Goyns) 320 C&W Competition (Chris Smyth) 701 HERITAGE RAILWAY ASSOCIATION SIDELINES 144 2 of 15 .HERITAGE RAILWAY ASSOCIATION. SIDELINES 144 th 13 APRIL 2016 Members’ Website www.hra.uk.com Public Website www.heritagerailways.com Tel 0800 756 5111 ext. 702 10, Hurdeswell, Tel/Fax 01993 883384 Long Hanborough, [email protected] Witney, (for Sidelines contributions) Oxfordshire. OX29 8DH DETAILS OF HRA DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE LISTED IN THE MEMBERS’ HANDBOOK ON THE MEMBERS’ WEBSITE. SIDELINES AND BROADLINES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOADING www.hra.uk.com LOOK IN HRA DOCUMENTS Correspondence and initial enquiries to: Andrew Goyns, 28 George Street, Altofts, Normanton, West Yorkshire WF6 2LT Tel: 0800 756 5111 x 320 Fax: 0845 528 0775 Email: [email protected] INDEX SIDELINES 144 1/ STATION TO STATION QUEENS CELEBRATION. 2/ MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS. Crewe Heritage Trust. National Wagon Preservation Group. Royal Scot Locomotive and General Trust. 3/ HRA AUTUMN WEEKEND NEW ROMNEY. 4/ GIVING TO HERITAGE. 5/ THE HERITAGE ALLIANCE. 6/ PRIVATE INVESTMENT IN CULTURE SURVEY. 7/ ADVICE AND LETTERS OF SUPPORT FROM THE FUNDRAISING ADVICE TEAM. 8/ TO BURN OR DROP – HOW TO GET RID OF THE WASTE. 9/ SEMINAR FOR INDUSTRIAL, MARITIME AND TRANSPORT PRESERVATIONISTS. 10/ GRANTS FROM BETTER COMMUNITY BUSINESS NETWORK. 11/ FULL DAY WORKSHOP ON CROWDFUNDING. 12/ CHARITIES AND THE EU REFERENDUM. 13/ INTRODUCTION TO A CAREER IN THE RAILWAY INDUSTRY. 14/ HRA PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA COMPETITION – new address for entries. 15/ NATIONAL RAILWAY HERITAGE AWARDS - Call for Entries 16/ £4m OF NEW FUNDING FOR ENGLISH MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES. 17/ THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride – Do you Believe? 18/ LEAFLETS. 19/ SIDELINES/BROADLINES, MEMBERS EVENTS, EMAIL PROBLEMS 20/ ELECTRONIC STORAGE. 21/ HRA FRIENDS 22/ ISLE OF MAN HORSE TRAM. 23/ RPSI GENERATE MORE PUBLICITY FROM HRA AWARDS. 24/ APPEAL LAUNCHED TO BOOST OSWESTRY RAILWAY STATION. 25/ FOR SALE - STEAM LOCOMOTIVE. 26/ FOR SALE - DURABLANKET CERAMIC INSULATION LAGGING. 27/ WANTED - INKED RIBBONS FOR TICKET DATING MACHINES. 28/ WANTED - COMPARTMENT SLIDING DOORS. 29/ WANTED - A SIGNAL AND POST. 30/ WANTED - WHEELS FOR SPURN SAIL BOGIE. 31/ WANTED - WAGONS. 32/ WANTED - INFORMATION ON M.S&L.R. SUBURBAN COACH. 33/ WANTED – PHOTOGRAPHS OF SOUTHPORT SAND COMPANY RAILWAY. 34/ SERVICE OFFERED FFESTINIOG TRAVEL HRA CALENDAR PAGE 15 HERITAGE RAILWAY ASSOCIATION SIDELINES 144 3 of 15 1/ STATION TO STATION QUEEN’S CELEBRATION. Over the past few months a small team of organisations from across the railway industry, have been working hard to create a platform on which to promote our industry as a "force for good" within society. Our plan is to stage the UK's largest celebratory party to mark HM Queen Elizabeth II, 90th Birthday. On the 11 & 12th June 90 stations across the entire network will open their doors in order to host an array of celebratory events across the UK network. With every TOC hosting their unique family events this is the largest industry celebratory collaboration ever planned and already we have received offers of media coverage support from national and regional TV, as well as a number of radio stations such as Magic FM and the BBC to name but a few and now we need your help! This will be arguably one of the best collaborative opportunities to promote vision and values both you as HRA members and we as an industry pose to families across the UK and beyond. Therefore we would like you to provide support through the following channels: Offer ideas on how you as an organisation can contribute to this historic event Offer a financial contribution (£250 per HRA Member) which would support the costs of promoting your events on the official Queen’s celebratory website. In addition you will also receive a selection of branded merchandise which will be used across the entire UK Network. Industry spokesmen and women who can be called upon to speak to the media if required. Please note that this is a non for profit event with all proceeds going to the Charities our Industry currently support. Please note we are requesting a nominal fee of £250.00 from HRA members and when you consider that the website will be promoted via 90% of the UK’s train operators together with rail member groups, trade press and in due course through local and national press there has never been a better opportunity to reach out to the general public. For examples of how other HRA Members have come on board please click onto www.queenscelebration.com Any further questions please do not hesitate to contact Chris Leech MBE Email: [email protected] Please contact Chris urgently if you are interested in taking part as the target of 90 will soon be reached. 2/ MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS. Crewe Heritage Trust. The organisation administers the Crewe Heritage Centre. The centre is constructed on the site of the original Crewe locomotive works. The centre is home to 3 signal boxes; Crewe North Junction, Crewe Station A and Exeter West. The last remaining Advanced Passenger Train is preserved here, as well as examples from class 03, 47 and 87. There is also a 600 yard miniature railway, with two engines, which are in full working order. National Wagon Preservation Group. The aim of the group is to preserve and exhibit a selection of wagons built for the formation of British Railways in 1948. However older wagons will not be overlooked if they are considered at risk. At present the group have preserved two MGR coal wagons, and a TEA tank wagon. Stock at present resides at Barrow Hill, Chasewater, and Epping and Ongar. An often overlooked area of railway preservation. HERITAGE RAILWAY ASSOCIATION SIDELINES 144 4 of 15 Royal Scot Locomotive and General Trust. The RSL&GT own six ex BR locomotives, which are available for operation on the main line, and heritage railways, including Royal Scot, King Edward 1, Britannia, Blue Peter and two Merchant Navies. They have excellent overhaul and repair facilities at the former Crewe Diesel Depot. The Trust is a registered educational charity. Any queries should be directed through Steve Wood Corporate Membership Secretary, within the prescribed 28 day time period at, 15 Croftlands Drive, Ravenglass, Cumbria, CA18 1SJ Tel: 0800 756 5111 Extension 421. Email: [email protected] 3/ HERITAGE RAILWAY ASSOCIATION – AUTUMN WEEKEND NEW ROMNEY. September 2016 Early notice of the HRA Autumn meeting, Friday 16th to Monday 19th September inclusive in Kent. Friday evening starts with a fish and chip supper at the glorious Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway. A nonstop special train will be running especially for us at line speed from Hythe to Dungeness and return. You will have a chance to experience at first hand the brand new facilities at Dungeness station. Saturday morning has the HRA general meeting at Hythe station with a buffet lunch followed by a visit by train to New Romney station where there will be a superb opportunity to have a private tour of the loco shed, carriage shed and workshops or a masterclass in level crossing operation and installation. In the evening we return to New Romney station for a "hog roast". There will also be a chance to drive one of their spectacular steam locos for those who book early. Plus you get the chance to enjoy an evening with a cross section of heritage railway enthusiasts. Study visits will be also arranged for Sunday at Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway and on Monday to the facilities at Kent and East Sussex Railway for those who are able to stay longer. For those who want to book hotel rooms now, we have an offer from Holiday Inn Express, Cheriton Park, Folkestone CT18 8AN of a 10% reduction on their flexible B&B room rate, book direct with the hotel on 01303 298450 quoting "Heritage Railway Association".
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