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The Western Locomotive Association (WLA) has been in existence
since 1974 and was incorporated in 1999, a company limited by guarantee
in order to protect its members. |
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The WLA owns two Class 52 diesel hydraulic locomotives D1013 Western
Ranger and D1062 Western Courier, which are maintained and operated
on the Severn Valley Railway (SVR). |
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At the present time, D1013 is operational, whilst D1062 is in the
final phase of a major overhaul. The WLA normally has one locomotive
operational on the SVR during the running season (June to October)
each year. |
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The WLA is run by a Committee of 9 people who normally meet 4 times
a year in addition to the AGM, which is held in November of each
year. |
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The workshop and storage facilities are located on the SVR at Bridgnorth,
Shropshire. |
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The WLA is supported by approx. 275No. members and these include approx. 15No. “Working Members” who help maintain the locomotives at Bridgnorth. |
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Revenue for the WLA is mainly achieved through membership subscriptions,
donations, driver experience courses and allowances from the SVR. |
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In order to survive for the long-term future, the WLA must aim
to increase its membership numbers by raising its profile, helping
with education and appealing to a wider market. |
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The WLA is aiming to raise its profile in order to help increase
its membership numbers to 500No. over the next three years; completing
the restoration of D1062 and considering an application for Charity
Status. |
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To help complete the restoration of D1062, the WLA secured a Heritage Lottery Fund grant for the renovation of a failed transmission unit; the cost of repair is estimated at approx. £50k. The transmission is expected back from Voith in Germany during 2006. |
