Registered office: The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset. Registered in England No. 1010188 VAT No. 131 0102 54
WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY PLC
The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG
Telephone: Minehead (01643) 704996
Fax: (01643) 706349
E-mail: info@West-Somerset-Railway.co.uk
www.West-Somerset-Railway.co.uk
LINESIDE PHOTOGRAPHY PERMIT
FOR USE DURING GALA EVENTS
APPLICATION FORM
Please read the following conditions applying to the issue of lineside photography permits, complete the application form and then return it, with all the requested enclosures, to West Somerset Railway (Dept LSP), The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG.
CONDITIONS OF USE:
1. The permit is only to be used by the legitimate Holder, and must be carried whenever the Holder is on Railway property.
2. The Holder shall not interfere with Railway property and shall at all times comply with the requests of the Railways Officials, who have the right to inspect any permit and refuse access to the line to those without authority.
3. The Holder must keep well clear of the track when a train is approaching and, in the event of the Driver sounding the whistle or horn as a warning, must raise one hand above the head as an acknowledgement and in any event must take up a position of safety at least 2 metres from the nearest running rail.
4. The holder must either show the Permit to the Signalman at the nearest signalbox to the location chosen before entering onto the line, or must ring the Minehead Information Office (01643 704996) who will then advise the Controller of the photographers whereabouts.
5. The Holder must wear an ORANGE high-visibility vest or jacket, of a type common to railway operations, at all times whilst on Railway property, except in public areas.
6. The permit gives no right of access to areas outside the boundary fences of the Railway and not owned or leased by the Company. In the event of damage to our neighbours property or stock the WSR plc. will support any legal action taken by the neighbour. Access to the Companys property outside public areas is granted entirely at the Holders risk.
7. Photography is forbidden in the vicinity of the Norton Manor Camp on the section between Bishops Lydeard and Norton Fitzwarren. In this area, if challenged by military patrols, the permit must be produced as a form of identification.
WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY
LINESIDE PHOTOGRAPHY PERMIT FOR USE DURING GALA EVENTS
APPLICATION FORM
PERSONAL DETAILS:
WSRA Membership number (if applicable)
Surname:
Forename(s):
Address:
Postcode: Phone number:
DECLARATION:
I agree to comply with the conditions of use and I understand that the West Somerset Railway plc. shall not be liable in any respect of loss of life, personal injury or damage to property, however caused, that may be sustained by the Holder of a Lineside Photography Permit whilst exercising the privileges it confers.
Please issue me with the following pass:
Please state date(s) required:
One Day - £7.00 .
Two Day - £12.00 .
Whole Event - £15.00 .
I enclose the following the appropriate fee (cheques should be made payable to The West Somerset Railway plc.) and a stamped addressed 6 x 4 envelope.
Signature: . Date:
Please read the conditions of use applying to the issue of lineside photography permits, complete the information requested and then return this form, with all the requested enclosures, to West Somerset Railway (Dept LSP), The Railway Station, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 5BG.
FOR OFFICIAL USE BY WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY:
Pass No. Fee paid:.
Date: Authorised by: .
EXPIRY DATE: .