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• The WSR Plc have issued the following press release...
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The West Somerset Railway has appointed a new General Manager. He is Paul Conibeare (42) who lives at Bishops Lydeard, near Taunton. Paul is currently the company’s Traction Inspector and is responsible for running the very popular Steam Experience courses. Previously, he was Managing Director of the Bure Valley Railway, a successful narrow gauge line in Norfolk.
He moves up to replace Mark Smith who retires after 16 years as Managing Director of the railway from March 10th, and Paul will take up his duties from Monday March 13th, just before the Railway’s Spring Steam Gala.
At the same time, Andrew Forster, the railway’s Chief Mechanical Engineer will take on broader responsibilities for locomotive policy and procurement and will report to the company’s Executive Group.
Chris Austin, Chairman of the West Somerset Railway plc said, “We are delighted to be appointing Paul as General Manager of Britain’s longest heritage railway. He was selected from over 100 applicants for this post, and will bring to it drive and enthusiasm as well as a wealth of practical experience.
“At the same time, and along with the rest of the WSR Board, I would pay tribute to Mark Smith for his commitment and professionalism which has helped this railway increase its business and its reputation over the last 16 years. His contribution has been significant, and I am pleased that he will stay on the Board as a non-executive director and continue his involvement with the West Somerset Railway Association.”
Paul Conibeare said “I am pleased to be taking up this challenging post at such an exciting time in the railway’s development. I look forward to working with colleagues to continue the successful growth of the last ten years and to build on the developments planned, including the upgraded main line connection and the turntable proposals for Minehead.”
West Somerset Railway Plc
27 February 2006
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WSR announce new General Manager...
