| | The Council of Management acts as the decision making body of the Swanage Railway Trust. Members - who are legally Directors - are elected annually at the AGM and serve a two year term. Half the Council must be elected each year which can occasionally mean that one person only serves a one year term dependant on resignations and co-options.
The Council has the ability to co-opt up to four members who generally either replace members who have resigned or provide specialist knowledge. Co-opted members have to stand for re-election at the next AGM |
| Bill Trite - Chairman |
 | Term ends: 2004 Around the Railway: |
| Steve Doughty - Deputy Chairman |
 | 2003 Election Address: My commitment is to maintain the democratic structure of the Swanage Railway ptroject, which can best be achieved by a policy of living within our means. I am committed to finding a way to make 'Wareham' a destination for our trains, while protecting all that we have achieved so far. Term ends: 2005 Around the Railway: |
| Andrew Moore - Treasurer |
 | Term ends: 2004 Around the Railway: Wessex Belle, Finance Office |
| Mark Woolley - Secretary |
 | 2003 Election Address: Member of the trust for over twenty years and Secretary of the Council of Management since 1991. I have played a proactive role in helping to develop the railway towards its ultimate objective of Wareham and in the transition of the Railway's governing body from the old Southern Steam Trust to the new more democratic Swanage Railway Trust. I feel that my experience and background knowledge are an asset to the Council of Management and would greatly value your continued support as I seek re-election. Term ends: 2005 Around the Railway: |
| David Buckle |
| | Term ends: 2004 Around the Railway: |
| David Budd |
 | 2003 Election Address: Joined the Railway Project around 1972 and became a PLM in 1988. As a local councillor in Wareham campaigned for the reinstatement of the railway both inside and outside the council chamber. Co-opted to the Council of Management in 2003, having been the County Council observer on the CoM from 1997 to 2002. Believe my knowledge of the workings of local councils, particularly planning, can assist in the Trust's aim to reinstate a year-round train service between Swanage and Wareham. This must be achieved without damage to the heritage character and atmosphere of the Swanage Railway. Term ends: 2005 Around the Railway: |
| Doug Chick |
 | Term ends: 2004 Around the Railway: Carriage & Wagon - mostly Saturdays |
| Graham Cope |
 | 2003 Election Address: I am a volunteer guard, trainee signalman and roster clerk's assistant. For many, this would be more than enough, but I would like to become better informed about what should be a very positive and progressive phase in the railway's history. We rely on volunteers and visitors to keep the railway running and these people have a choice. I would like to do as much as we can to make their visit enjoyable so they return. Then we will be much better prepared for an exciting future. Term ends: 2005 Around the Railway: Guard and Trainee Signalman |
| Brian Langdown |
 | 2003 Election Address: I have been actively involved in the Railway for more than 20 years. During this time I have worked mostly in a Civil Engineer capacity; at one time a Company director and currently a signalman and member of the C of M. I will always support the principle that the Trust remains democratic, ensuring that control of the Railway remains with the membership. Term ends: 2005 Around the Railway: Signalman |
| Bob McGaw (resigned) |
 | Resigned June 2004 Term ends: 2004 Around the Railway: Building Services |
| Pete Renaut |
 | 2003 Election Address: An active Railway volunteer for over twenty one years, some family problems have prevented me from giving as much help over the last two years as I would have liked. I have still been championing the volunteers and would like to continue to do so. I still look after PLMs and hope to continue as a guard. I am involved with the Rolling Stock sub-committee that is now empowered to undertake a more defined role in prioritising Stock for restoration and renovation. My experience and knowledge is an asset to the Railway as well as, hopefully, my continued membership of the CoM. Term ends: 2005 Around the Railway: Carriage & Wagon |
| Liz Sellen |
 | 2003 Election Address: An active volunteer for 13 years I am now able to become more involved in the Railway. I have experience of working in Carriage and Wagon, the Shop, and the Catering Departments. Currently, I work with the Publicity Unit and for the past two years have assisted in the running of the Santa Specials. I have recently joined the Membership Department team. A co-opted member of the Council of Management currently, I would like to continue in this area as an elected member and for this seek your support. Term ends: 2005 Around the Railway: Membership Office, Santa Specials |
| Peter Sills |
 | 2003 Election Address: I have had a life long interest in railway matters, both standard and narrow gauge, I joined the Swanage Railway in September 2001 and have been involved since as a regular rostered Signalman. Recently, I have become involved in the Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum project at Norden and currently I am Chairman of that group. I am also interested in local Purbeck issues, having been a past chairman of a Parish Council and current trustee of two local Charities. If elected to the CoM I will support the future growth and prosperity of our Railway. Term ends: 2004 (Co-opted) Around the Railway: Signalman, Mineral & Mining Museum |
| Mike Stollery |
 | Term ends: 2005 Around the Railway: Wessex Belle, Carriage & Wagon - mostly Sundays |
| Andy Vincent |
 | 2003 Election Address: I hope that I can use my experience in marketing and project management to assist the CoM as we push for a mainline connection. However, I also think that it is vital that we do not lose sight of our heritage role. I believe that not only do we need to give greater emphasis to our heritage coaches - inevitably perhaps as a C&W volunteer - but also to provide our visitors with more information about all our vehicles and also the surrounding area. In short; to expand the experience beyond 'just a train ride' and ensure people return to see more. Term ends: 2005 Around the Railway: Carriage & Wagon - mostly Sundays |
| Richard Welham |
 | Term ends: 2004 Around the Railway: Wessex Belle |
| Mike Whitwam |
 | 2003 Election Address: Serving on the Council of Management for the past four years and being Volunteer Liaison Officer, has been very useful to represent the interests of volunteers as well as members. I am also a Signalman and Trainer of new Signalmen. I am around the Railway at least 4 times each week and always happy to listen to anyone's problems or to answer questions. I firmly believe that the Railway must always remain under the control of its members through the CoM and will ensure that this policy is maintained, including the 'NewCo' set up to run trains to Wareham. Term ends: 2005 Around the Railway: Signalman, Volunteer Liaison |
