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Saturday, 31st August 2024 was a big day for the Western Locomotive Association (WLA) and for its Class 52 diesel hydraulic locomotive, D1013 Western Ranger. For the first time in […]

Join us on Saturday, 24th August, where D1062 Western Courier will be deputising for a Class 50 and powering the 12.15pm & 3.35pm departures from Kidderminster, where you can purchase […]

There will be more information to follow, but for now please have a look and feel free to donate any amount no matter how small towards to upkeep and restoration […]

The WLA would like to thank all those that organised and supported the SVR’s highly successful Spring Diesel Gala! And a special thanks to all those who helped the WLA […]

After a long Winter of planned maintenance, D1062 Western Courier was finally operational again, following the completion of its B2 exam by Robin Jones, WLA Maintenance & Standards Engineer, and […]

The WLA has just updated its Business Plan for 2024 to 2026. Following a record year for trading during 2023, the WLA will be hard pressed to achieve similar results […]

Following a recent WLA Management Committee Meeting, it was decided to create a new Committee Member post, specifically for fundraising. On behalf of the WLA Committee, I am pleased to […]

The WLA has just produced a new Legacy Guide! The purpose of the Guide is to provide suitable wording for Western enthusiasts who wish to make a bequest, which is […]