To: (Name and address of your Bank and Account No.) Bank ………………………………………………………………………………….. Bank address ………………………………………………………………..…… Bank Account No. ………………...………………………………….………..

Please pay the sum of £

to Dean Forest Railway Society Membership Account

at Lloyds TSB, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

Date …………………………………………… and amount of the first payment (in words) …………………………………………………………… and thereafter every year on (date) ……………………………..…… until you receive further notice from me/us in writing, and debit my/our account accordingly. This instruction cancels any previous order in favour of Dean Forest Railway Society Membership Account. Signature .....………………………………………..………………………….…Address ….………………………………………………………...……….….…..…………………………………………………………………………….…..….….… Post Code ………….…………………… Date ….……………………...…….

Standing Order Mandate Dean Forest

Railway Society

INFORMATION

2014 DFRS Membership Admin, Box 1, Norchard, Forest Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4ET

Data Protection Act: Data will be held for only society/railway purposes and WILL NOT be passed to outside organisations.

Norchard can be found on the B4234, just north of Lydney. The DFR is signposted in both directions from the A48, Gloucester to Chepstow road. Lydney is easily accessible from the A40 and A48, M4, M48, M5 and M50. Lydney is very easy to get to by public transport. Trains stop at Lydney, just 200 yards from the DFR’s station at Lydney Junction!

M4 TO LONDON >>

A48

A40

M5

M4 M48

M5

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www.dfrsociety.org

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Become a Working Member! List below if you have any preferences or can offer skills. Vacancies in ALL departments: Operations (Signalmen, Guards, etc.), Carriage and Wagon, Permanent Way, Telecoms, Locomotive (Steam or Diesel), Catering and Commercial. ………………………………………………………………......

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E-mail address (for correspondence or enquiries): Membership-DFRS@hotmail.co.uk Please send your completed form to the address below:

Over 200 Years of History in the Forest

The Severn and Wye began as a tram road in 1810 and (after operating with three different gauges) was retained by British Railways up until 1985, when the light railway order was given to the Dean Forest Railway. DFR operations began in 1971 on a small siding at Parkend, moving to Norchard when the site was purchased from the Lydney Park Estate and the Central Electricity Generating Board whom, respectively, owned and occupied the former power station and colliery.

In 1978 a running line was opened at Norchard, which slowly extended South to Middle Forge and in 1991 an extension over the Lydney High Street saw the railway reach Lydney Lakeside station (now St Mary's Halt).

A second Light Railway Order allowed the railway to extend to Lydney Junction in 1995. Lydney Junction remains the southern terminus of the Dean Forest Railway and provides a main line rail connection and a passenger link to Gloucester and Cardiff.

During 1997 work commenced to refurbish the line between Norchard and Parkend and a new station at Lydney Town was opened in 2001.

Grants from the Rural Development Agency helped to restore the former Severn and Wye Goods Shed at Parkend (c1897), and the construction of a replica station. The station opened to passengers in 2006. In early 2012, 83 years after the last public passenger train departed; Whitecroft reopened to the public.

Membership Benefits

Consolidation and maintenance of the track and buildings are on going projects, with the main objectives being the completion of Parkend Signalbox and the restoration of our locomotive, wagon and carriage fleet. Projects could see trains going north to Speech House Road and even to Severn Bridge Station to the south-east.

Working members run the railway, each one is a volunteer, there are vacancies in all departments, so why not join us? This could be your opportunity to be a driver, guard or signalman! Apply overleaf, Scan the QR code, or visit www.dfr.co.uk. YOU Can Run The Railway — Become a Working Member!

- DFR Society Magazine: A colourful quarterly magazine. - Discount in the railway SHOP: Open daily at Norchard station and online*. - Discount on DFR rail travel: Depends upon the running day*. - Influence the future of the railway: An opportunity for you to make and influence decisions about the future of the railway. *NB: Terms and conditions apply.

What does the future hold?

For information on about the railway, membership, days out and facilities for the disabled visit the shop or telephone 01594 845840

Apply For Membership I/We wish to apply for membership of the Dean Forest Railway Society (and hereby agree, if admitted, to comply with the rules of the society and regulations for the conduct of its members).

SUBSCRIPTION RATES AS 1st JANUARY 2014 Subscriptions may be paid yearly, 5-yearly or 10-yearly in advance. (The Five and Ten year rates are calculated by taking the annual rate and multiplying by five or ten and then deducting 10%).

I/WE APPLY FOR THE TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP BELOW (PLEASE CIRCLE YOUR CHOICE)

I/We enclose the membership fee of £…………….……….. An optional donation of £………………… is also included. CHEQUES ARE PAYABLE TO “DEAN FOREST RAILWAY SOCIETY” Refer to the panel overleaf if you wish to pay by standing order.

PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY AND IN BLOCK CAPITALS

Surname (Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms)……….……………………………………..………. Forename (s) ………………………………………………………..…………..……….. Spouse or Partner’s Name ………………………………………………………….. Date of Birth (if the applicant is under 18)…………………………….……. Address ……………………………………………………………………………………... ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………….…………………………. Post Code ………………………. Tel. …………………………………………………. SIGNED AND DATED ………………………………………………………………….. INTRODUCED BY (IF APPLICABLE) ……………………………………………… PLEASE NOTE: FAMILY = UPTO 2 ADULTS AND 3 JUNIORS Full names and ages of all children under 18: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………...….……. PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF JUNIOR APPLICANT: I agree that my son/daughter may join the society and take part in its activities. SIGNED ……………………………………………………………………………………..

The DFR Society

The Dean Forest Railway Society began from humble roots in 1970, with an aim to preserve and provide the man power to operate the last remaining section of the Severn and Wye Railway – keeping over 200 years of History alive for the enjoy-ment of future generations.

One Year Five Years Ten Years

Junior £6.00 N/A N/A

Adult (18+) £16.00 £72.00 £144.00

Senior (60+) £12.00 £54.00 £108.00

Family £20.00 £90.00 £180.00

Corporate £54.00 N/A N/A