100 heritage railway volunteers launch Railway 200 at the Severn Valley Railway
Railway 200 was launched when 100 heritage railway volunteers met at the Severn Valley Railway on 5 January for a Railway 200 Get Together.
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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…
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…
West Somerset Railway and Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust reach final agreement
Overhaul of 53808 will start in March 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…
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 7828 ‘Odney Manor’ will visit Great Central Railway Gala
West Somerset Railway locomotive 7828 'Odney Manor' will be travelling to Leicestershire to be a special guest.
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.
Cans of ale and Train Simulator sale to celebrate West Somerset Railway anniversary
This week, the West Somerset Railway are celebrating their 150th anniversary, and to coincide with this, there is a sale of Train Simulator downloads …