Steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas set for West Somerset Railway visit
The West Somerset Railway has announced that LMS Jubilee No. 45596 Bahamas will visit them for their Spring Steam Gala. Taking place between the 2nd…
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West Somerset Railway set to overhaul boiler for Carnarvon steam locomotive
The Worcester Locomotive Society has announced that an agreement has been reached that will see the boiler for Kitson ‘Carnarvon’ overhauled at Williton Works. Leaky…
Somerset based steam locomotive withdrawn from service
Jonathan Jones-Pratt has announced that GWR Pannier No. 9466 has been withdrawn from service for the foreseeable future. The withdrawal has come due to issues…
New Somerset train services approved
The Office for Rail and Road has approved new train services between Swindon, Taunton and Weston-super-Mare. It is expected that the train services, which will…
Luxury sleeper train to visit Wales and Somerset in 2025
Belmond's new luxury sleeper train is to visit the East Somerset Railway in July 2025
Futures confirmed for two Manor steam locomotives
The Erlestoke Manor Fund has announced plans for its two GWR Manor locomotives. The group own two Manor locomotives, 7812 Erlestoke Manor and 7802 Bradley…
Successful Somerset trials for battery-powered locomotive
Battery-powered Class 08e locomotive, No. 08308, has had a successful two weeks with Mendip Rail at Heidelberg Materials’ Whatley Quarry in Somerset. Positive Traction built…
The West Somerset Railway’s Spring Steam Gala is streaming now!
As our streaming library grows, we are pleased to announce that the West Somerset Railway‘s Spring Steam Gala 2023 is the next to feature. This…
Pioneering Christmas event set for Somerset Railway
The West Somerset Railway are to pioneer a Pantomime on a Train this Christmas
Steam locomotive to pass through Reading this Saturday
LMS Black 5 No. 44871 is to pass through Reading this Saturday (20th July) as it hauls a special to Minehead.
