Nick Ralls

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Nick Ralls joined the SVR as General Manager of both SVR(H) and the Guarantee Company on 25 June 2007. The previous incumbent Colin Binch was succeeded by an Executive Committee of Roger Smith, Mike Ball and Tony Bending until Mr Ralls started. He was succeeded by Helen Smith.

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Prior to the SVR

Previously he was Curator/Manager of Aston Hall in Birmingham, part of Birmingham Museums Service. Before this, he carried out a similar role at Rufford Old Hall in Lancashire for the National Trust, working as Property Manager. He worked in the heritage and volunteer sector since 1997, having qualified with a Masters Degree in Museum Studies from Leicester University.[1]

At the SVR

The new GM’s arrival would be less than one week after the worst event in SVR history, the 2007 Storm Damage.[2]. He oversaw the huge rebuilding and restoration operation that followed, which attracted a number of awards. During his tenure the SVR opened The Engine House Visitor Centre at Highley, the Diesel Depot and enhanced visitor facilities at Bridgnorth with a refreshment room in authentic GWR period style and much improved parking provision. It established the Heritage Skills Training Academy.

Other roles in the SVR

He is a volunteer guard.

Departure

In 2019 Mr Ralls resigned to join the Ironbridge Gorge Museums Trust as chief executive, to return to the museum sector.[3]

See also

References

  1. SVR Live (Retrieved 4 April 2019)
  2. SVR News 158
  3. Shropshire Live 25 June 2019 (Retrieved 28 June 2019)
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For 101 years between 1862 and 1963, the Severn Valley Railway formed part of the national railway network, running for 40 miles between Hartlebury and Shrewsbury. Established as a separate company, it was mainly operated by the Great Western Railway (GWRGreat Western Railway) and later by British Railways (BRBritish Rail or British Railways).

The present day Severn Valley Railway (SVRSevern Valley Railway) was established in 1965 to preserve part of the line as a heritage railway. Today it has six stations and two halts and runs for 16 miles along the Severn Valley between Bridgnorth in Shropshire and Kidderminster in Worcestershire, following the course of the River Severn for much of its route. Operations involve a mixture of steam and heritage diesel-hauled services.

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