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West Somerset Railway General Discussion

Discussion in 'Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK' started by gwr4090, Nov 15, 2007.

  1. nanstallon

    nanstallon Part of the furniture

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    I'd have thought that the Swanage to Wareham debacle would have taught us that such pipe dreams end in tears.
     
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  3. Steve

    Steve Resident of Nat Pres Friend

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    Films (and the BBC) don't tend to pay too much for simple location filming, if that's all that is basically involved. They aren't the cash cow many people think they are. I'd be more than happy to be told I'm wrong, though, and the WSR are getting a small fortune.
     
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    I have seen the stock being returned to Great Yarmouth so that alone must have cost a fair bit
     
  5. Robin Moira White

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    Given that it’s DMU Party time in Somerset, I wondered if there was any news on the DMU appeal?

    Specifically, how much money has been raised and what is the next work-stage target?

    Robin IMG_9203.jpeg
     
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    Some welcome news c/o wsr.org. <BJ>

    ''WSR Assistant General Manager Seb Welsh awarded a richly deserved 'Highly Commended' in the 'Rising Stars' category at the Heritage Railway Association's Annual Awards event on 8 February 2025. Well done, Seb''.

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    Thankyou for sharing!

    I feel very grateful for the nomination and short listing. Congratulations to Hannah Drury from the North Norfolk for winning the award.

    I would not have been nominated or shortlisted if it was not for the overwhelming support of the WSR family. Proud to be a part of it.
     
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    Congratulations Seb. Very well deserved.
     
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    Brilliant, well done and highly deserved. Great team running the WSR these days!
    Ian
     
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    No news?
     
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    Meanwhile, elsewhere in Somerset, there are social media reports that Trump and Zelensky met in the Yeovil Office....:)
     
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    Hope they didnt eat all the biscuits
     
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