Western Locomotives
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Western Locomotives
@WesternLoco
The Western Locomotive Association is the proud owner of two Class 52 diesel hydraulic locomotives (D1013 & D1062), based on the Severn Valley Railway.
United Kingdom Katılım Mart 2011
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Look out for this new book, by Julian Ogle, published by Platform 5.
'A Journey in Preservation 50 years of the Western Locomotive Association'
The birth of a loco preservation group to the reality of owning a loco. The growth of the group and how it has evolved over 50 years.
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Diesel fans - don't despair - the four-day Spring Diesel Festival is on sale today and we've got a hell(fire) of a line-up planned to celebrate five decades of diesel preservation! my.svr.co.uk/events?view=li… #SVRFamily #Diesel
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If you're at tomorrow's Spring Diesel Festival, join us and the @WesternLoco as D1062 Western Courier is renamed and renumbered D1040 Western Queen to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
Don't miss out. Tickets: bit.ly/3IJWvHA #SVRFamily #Diesel #PlatinumJubilee
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DO NOT TRESPASS ON THE SEVERN VALLEY RAILWAY.
It is not safe, it is not fun, it is not clever.
STAY OFF THE TRACKS!
#SVRFamily
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We urgently need your help – COVID-19 means our trains & events are cancelled until further notice. We face a big loss of income, which could jeopardise our existence.
PLEASE HELP US - WE NEED YOUR URGENT AND GENEROUS DONATIONS
See svrtrust.org.uk/emergency. Thank you.
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Western Locomotives retweetledi
We urgently need your help – COVID-19 means our trains & events are cancelled until further notice. We face a big loss of income, which could jeopardise our existence.
PLEASE HELP US - WE NEED YOUR URGENT AND GENEROUS DONATIONS
See svrtrust.org.uk/emergency. Thank you.
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Please see link regarding cancellations st SVR
svr.co.uk/SEItem.aspx?a=…
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SVR May Diesel festival postponed facebook.com/groups/8954723… @SVRDiesels @svrofficialsite @thefiftyfund @WesternLoco @DTGD1015
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More progress on the equalizing beam kits for 62s bogie repair(s) at Bridgnorth today, as more components pass NDT inspection. A good effort from Russ, Pete, and Mark.
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone from the WLA!
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All, if anyone wants a copy who hasn't ordered then please order before 14th October as donations will be made towards the bogie work on D1062, Thank you in advance.
Chime Whistle Publishing@ChimeWhistle
Can there be a greater diesel depot on any heritage railway? A book about the dedicated volunteers who keep the diesel fleet going,never letting any problem defeat them. Grab your copy right here: chimewhistle.co.uk/product/-kidde…
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Our working members have worked so hard, but it's not to be this year.
Severn Valley Railway@svrofficialsite
Despite our best efforts, Class 52 D1062 Western Courier will no longer be appearing at our Autumn Diesel Gala due to bogie problems. However, we are thrilled to confirm the attendance of Class 20 20189 to replace the 'Western'. The 'Chopper' will haul services on Thurs - Sat.
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Western Ranger and Western Courier inside Kidderminster TMD today 3rd August. Photo's by Mark Smith
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@Hesterswayjohn There have been issues with the printer, apparently imminent.
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WLA 2019 RAFFLE. Members will soon receive tickets for the WLA 2019 Raffle, this year it has TWO Driver Footplate Experience prizes as the 2018 winner was unable to take his prize. Return counterfoils and cheques to: WLA, c/o 25 Foxhills Close, Appleton, Warrington, WA4 5DH.
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