HRASA and Steam In Action (SIA) joint news release

[John Ashworth]

HERITAGE RAILWAY ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

(a Section 21 company incorporated not for gain)

PO Box 3001
8000 Cape Town
REP. SOUTH AFRICA


Chairman:- Phone 021 552 0219 Fax 021 5562626 Mobile 083 6714843 e-mail crea@absamail.co.za

Secretary:- Phone 044 3684649 Fax 086 6858251 Mobile 082 9218512 e-mail Skuys@worldonline.co.za


HRASA NEWS 04/2007

2007.12.13

HRASA and Steam In Action (SIA) joint news release

As you are probably aware HRASA and SIA met recently to discuss the role of SIA in the South African heritage railway scene.

The result of the very positive gathering was that both parties gained a better understanding with respect to the role that each plays when it comes to heritage, tourism and preservation in South Africa. We are pleased to advise that accord was reached on the issues raised including the question as to whether SIA saw itself replacing HRASA. It does not and it was agreed that both parties could, and should work side by side.

The delegates agreed that the members SIA would continued to support HRASA and that members of HRASA would in turn be encouraged to become members of SIA.

The two organisations also agreed that a detailed joint statement would be issued early in the new year, which would deal with the mandates of both parties when those involved have returned from their well-deserved December vacations.

Michael C. Myers for SIA

Mark Robinson for HRASA

End-of-year note

My Board of Directors and I would like to wish all those involved in the heritage railway industry – HRASA members or not – a very peaceful and happy festive season and trust we all have a successful and productive year in 2008.

Mark