All the latest Derwent Valley Railway news…
Improving our Governance
The Board of the Derwent Valley Railway will soon present for consideration by the membership a comprehensive revision of our Rules of Association. Proposed amendments to the Rules will remove confusing definitions and outdated provisions, improving members’ understanding of our corporate governance. Once endorsed by the Board, the revised set of Rules will be circulated to members with a view to their being adopted at a Special General Meeting.
Complementing the proposed changes to the Rules, the Board plans to adopt updated, easily understood and succinct policies dealing with:
Members’ Code of Conduct
Board Members’ Code of Conduct
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Social Media, and
Privacy.
Once adopted, these and further policies and procedures under development will be posted on a members-only Intranet page.
OUR 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Annual General Meeting of the Derwent Valley Railway Preservation Society Inc was held at New Norfolk Railway Station, Station Street, on Saturday, 29th March 2025, and drew an excellent crowd of members and visitors. Congratulations to the following members, who were appointed to the Board, an election not being necessary:
Chair: Nigel Shearer
Deputy Chair: Bronwen Gunning
Secretary and Public Officer: Mark Maloney
Treasurer: Vacant (subsequently filled by Tony Wright)
And: Geoff Allingham, Matthew Davey, George Graham,
Fran Hartz, Derek Jones and Paul Jones
The next monthly Car Boot Sale will be held at Station Street New Norfolk on Sunday 27th April, from 10.00 am - 2.00 pm.
Come on along: public entry is free. Stallholders pay a nominal fee of $10.00.
On Sunday 15th December 2024, a confirmed case of arson in the New Norfolk rail yard resulted in the complete destruction of ‘Tullah House’, a new lunchroom and relaxation area meticulously fitted out and painted by our hard-working volunteers, as featured in the November 2024 edition of our monthly newsletter, ‘ON TRACK’.
The reason for this senseless attack and several subsequent break-ins, destructive acts and graffiti vandalism is unknown. Members have questioned the perpetrators’ motives, and whether the DVR is the subject of an orchestrated campaign of property violence by people with an inexplicable grudge against the Railway.
Anyone with information that might bring to justice those responsible for the various attacks on the Derwent Valley Railway is urged to contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000, or the Police Assistance Line, 131 444.
Members and friends may be assured that this setback will not distract us from our mission to restore heritage train services on the Derwent Valley Line as soon as possible, and the Board has made security upgrades a standing item at its monthly meetings.
We hope to resume running trains again before the end of 2025, provided we receive the Regulator’s approval and there are no further disruptions arising from criminal activities.
A working bee to carry out basic improvement works at Westerway Station is being planned for later in 2025. We plan to submit a grant application for major plumbing, electrical, carpentry and cosmetic works on the heritage-listed Station building later this year. Calling all volunteers!
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