The Board of Trustees has now set a date for the 2020 AGM which will be Saturday 19th September at 2 PM. This will be by Zoom videoconference. The Board acknowledges that not all Members may be able to attend due to absence of or difficulties with, technology but have decided to hold the meeting in order to be able to progress some important decisions in relation to the ongoing management of the Trust. The meeting will therefore be limited to the conduct of formal AGM business only. The Board intends to hold a general meeting at a later date when the rules permit and when venues are available for physical use. Details of the AGM with voting arrangements will be sent out to members in the next few weeks
WSRHT Tribute to David Baker
February 27, 2025
WSRHT Tribute to David Baker
The West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust (WSRHT) is saddened to learn of the passing of David Baker who held lots of roles across the West Somerset Railway.
A statement from the Trust’s President, Chris Austin.
David Baker's interest in railways was kindled by his grandfather and uncle, both of whom worked for the Southern Railway. He was an enthusiastic and devoted supporter of the West Somerset Railway for over 25 years. David was Catering Manager for the railway's buffet cars and later was Commercial Director and in 2013, became Vice Chairman of the PLC and in 2015 was acting Chairman. In 2016 he became a trustee and Company Secretary for the Steam Trust (now the WSR Heritage Trust), while continuing to support the PLC as Share Registrar. After the retirement of Pete Treharne, David took on the role as curator of the Blue Anchor Railway Museum. Working with him in these roles was his wife Jill, who survives him and also worked for the Chief Mechanical Engineer, Andy Forster, fulfilling the key role of maintaining locomotive records and also minuted meetings of the Trust's board. David retired as a trustee in 2020.
