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Thank you for taking a look at the Western Locomotive Association's web site. The WLA is the proud owner of two former BR Class 52 "Westerns" (D1013 Western Ranger and D1062 Western Courier) which are based on the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) at Bridgnorth, Shropshire. The purpose of this site is to provide you with some background information on the activities of the WLA and on the history and operation of the two locomotives.

At the present time D1013 Western Ranger is serviceable and regularly operates on the SVR working heritage diesel service trains, schools education trips, driver experience courses and special events, such as Thomas and the Diesel Gala. D1062 Western Courier has recently had a major, ten year overhaul which was completed in 2008, and included complete re-wiring and overhaul of all ancillary equipment. The locomotive returned to traffic at the end of 2008. Both locomotives have had recent engine rebuilds. During 2008 both locos were repainted, D1062 in maroon with half yellows and D1013 in blue with full yellows. D1013 is due to come out of traffic at the end of 2009 ready for a major overhaul.

The WLA has approx. 275No. members and is keen to reach its target of 500No.; an increasing membership will help ensure that we can operate our Westerns for a long time to come! Without members, the WLA could not exist, so if you would like to consider joining, please click here for our membership form!

News from the WLA

Drive D1062 in 2010!

19/01/2010

Bookings for the WLA's Class 52 Driver Experience Courses are now ...
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2009 Diesel Gala

14/10/2009

On the Severn Valley Railway's 2009 Diesel Gala that ran between the ...
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2009 AGM

12/10/2009

I gather from the bash on Saturday that the AGM is in Birmingham on ...
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Fascinating Booklet

12/10/2009

I have just purchased a booklet from eBay titled Western Enterprise. ...
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D1013 September 12th 2009

13/09/2009

D1013 Western Ranger worked it's last normal service trains on the ...
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