Steam locomotive 46100 Royal Scot to pass through Shrewsbury this Thursday
46100 Royal Scot will be in action this Thursday (19th October 2023) as it heads back to its Crewe base.
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Castle Class High-Speed Train set for running days on Somerset heritage railway
The West Somerset Railway has agreed to store two HSTs on its line for Great Western in return for being able to use them in passenger service.
Erlestoke Manor Fund issues Summer 2023 news round-up
The Erlestoke Manor Fund has issued a packed round-up of news about its locomotives.
Steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas to visit Somerset this Saturday
45596 Bahamas is set to haul a tour to Somerset this Saturday (22nd July 2023)
West Somerset Railway announces 2024 gala dates
West Somerset Railway, based in Minehead, has announced the dates of its steam and diesel galas next year.
Steam locomotive 7812 Erlestoke Manor’s return celebrated with special train in Somerset
Earlier this month, Erlestoke Manor Fund shareholders, supporters and suppliers were invited to two special trips on the West Somerset Railway to cele…
Vintage Trains announces two extra Castle-hauled special trains
Vintage Trains has announced two special trains to replace those affected by emergency engineering work between Oxford and Banbury.
Back to the 1940s and 1960s on the West Somerset Railway
The West Somerset Railway is going back in time later this year with 1960s and 1940s weekends.
West Somerset Railway announces new Hymek running dates
West Somerset Railway (WSR) has announced that Class 35 'Hymek' D7017 has been rostered for use on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May
West Somerset Railway to run further test running this weekend ahead of its Spring Steam Spectacular!
The heritage railway has revealed that the testing will offer a nice preview of the main event and will take place on Sat 22nd, Sun 23rd and Wed 26th …
