WRHA Members?

[Guest tony graham]

Just a quick one for those who view the topics in this area on RMweb...

 

I know a few RMwebbers here are Members of the Waverley Route Heritage Association, but I was wondering if anyone else out there who is not a Member would ever consider taking a membership? 
 
2012 saw a massive step towards a fully functioning and running preserved line being established with the first passenger carrying train running at Whitrope. With the continued help from the general public and our members & supporters we can progress and go forward with our planned expansion.
 
Apart from the track we have at the moment we have a few other things in place for this year, these include
 
Receiving Redundant Semaphore signals from both Dumblane & another location on the old “Scottish Central” later in the year. These are coming courtesy of Network Rail.
 
Phase 2a sees the running line extended northwards to just short of the points. This involves:

• Completion of the coper course on the main platform.
• Commissioning of the stock siding and headshunt to accommodate stored rolling stock, thereby clearing our exit to the north from the station platform.
• Installation of a further drainage catchpit in the cess just beyond the platform where we installed the cross drain back in 2008: the materials are already on site.
• Refurbishment and re-wiring of the fence line between the platform and the level crossing on the “Down” side.

Phase 2b sees trains reach the south side of the Golden Bridge . This involves:

• Removal of the remaining spent ballast/ spoil off the bridge.
• A full structural inspection.
• The likely replacement of the waterproofing layer together with some re-pointing work.
• Laying clean ballast and permanent track over the bridge.
• Ballasting the concrete sleepered panels we laid earlier in 2012, lifting and packing.

Phase 2c upgrades the existing track over the summit, bringing trains to within sight of the tunnel portal. This involves:

• Provision of a permanent road surface, a full set of gates and all necessary signage, white lines etc. at the level crossing.
• Obtaining further statutory permissions in relation to the level crossing.
• Provision of a ground frame and a facing lock to the points: materials already being sourced and moved to site.
• Ballasting, levelling and packing.

Phase 2 extends the running line to the boundaries of our current leasehold, a distance of around half a mile (or a return trip of a mile), with passengers traversing a level crossing, the highest point on the whole Waverley Route and a bridge which gives fantastic views down the valley.
 
In addition, the bay platform forms a separate project albeit running in parallel with the above works. Plans here include completion of the platform wall and placing of infill material, the earthworks necessary to provide the improved alignment off the running line, drainage works, laying and compacting bottoming and tracklaying.
 
So here comes the crunch bit....
 
All of this work is done by Volunteer Members fro all over the country, coming from as far as Devon, Lincolnshire and elsewhere in the UK. But we don't just need Volunteers, we need supporters in the form of Members. You see all those membership fees don't only go to provide 2 Journal a year (with news letters at other times if all goes to plan) but it also provides materials to rebuild the railway.
 
For example....
 
1 Wooden sleeper costs £25 (Approx 30 sleepers per 60 foot track panel = £750 )
 
1 tonne of ballast costs £30 (30 tonnes per 60 foot track panel = £900)
 
And then there is even more to add, fish plates, base plates and delivery to site..... It all adds up
 
So you see we need continuing support, membership currently sits at 
 
£20 per year for Adults (the price of a handful of fancy coffees)
 
£16 for Junior or Senior (under 18s, over 60s)
 
£35 for a Family of 2 adults & 2 children 
 
So please if you would like to support our cause then please go to http://wrha2.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/membership_form.pdf

[Hawick_1987]

I'll be joining when I get paid at the end of next month.

[Newcastleton P.Way]

Approx 30 sleepers per 60 foot track panel

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[Newcastleton P.Way]

I'll be joining when I get paid at the end of next month.

Good, else we'll come and find you.

[Hawick_1987]

Good, else we'll come and find you.