West Somerset Railway General Discussion

At least this thread keeps unrest, bad feelings and unrest at other railways out of the lime light

 

So who's the comedian at the plc who published this .............."And one station that is re-opening after being closed for quite a while is Washford, which is back in business following a revamp."

WHAT..... ?

 

I wonder if the board room at WSR Plc, is like the kremlin, where clearly scared devotees tell the one in the big chair, what he wants to hear, and they get banished to the remote outposts of his empire should they displease him,

 

I’d hope so, it would be a very informative read. Try as I might I still don’t understand the viewpoint of one side.

 

Not sure that really strengthens the arguments or credibility of the current board's detractors ...

Tom

 

Sometimes I do have to wonder what does happen during board meetings. I wonder if everyone really agrees with the actions taken and if there are any alternative viewpoints, robust discussions or challenges to proposals? A good board will consist of a fair range of opinions and viewpoints where items can be openly discussed, challenged, supported and debated and the best consensus arrived at. I to do wonder sometimes if this is actually happening at the WSR given that so many of the directors have played the musical chairs game and seem to be on (almost) 'best mates' terms. Would a truly non partisan director really have put up with what has been happening, having to grin and bear actions they disagree with because of corporate responsibility? Personally, if that had been me, I'd have walked ages ago - and not gone quietly either.

 

You really should quote the big news of the two new planters on the platform at Minehead...

 

...or should that be plonkers ?

 

Take a photo of the first working of the 2022 season for us tomorrow from your house, please.

 

Sadly, I think that is the true of most (non-railway) Boards I have dealt with - you know that you have to play by their rules when you join. Otherwise you end up falling out and end up leaving, either of your own accord or the organisation forces you out.

 

...courtesy WSR.org and Railcam.UK!

 

I am elsewhere today.

 

Dean Forest ?

They've always seemed like a competent railway to me, but then again I've not visited for some time or am I a member.

 

Parkend SB should demonstrate the ability of the railway to see through a job to a very high standard, and have an element of future proofing.

 

I’m not on about the DFR, It’s somewhere I’d like to visit unlike the WSR btw.