GWR 56XX Class steam locomotives – Class Information
Built to replace older, non-standard types, the 56XXs combined Swindon’s practices with the need for engines on various Welsh lines. After visiting their introduction on…
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Locomotive D7018 moves for first time in 23 years
The West Somerset Railway has announced that BR Class 35 ‘Hymek’ No.D7018 has turned her wheels for the first time in 23 years. 101 BR…
Steam locomotive 34052 Lord Dowding to haul passenger trains at the West Somerset Railway
West Somerset Railway has announced that steam locomotive 34046 Braunton (in the guise of 34052 Lord Dowding) will be hauling passenger trains this Sunday. The…
Steam locomotive owner becomes Acting Chairman at the West Somerset Railway
The West Somerset Railway has announced that Jonathan Jones Pratt has become the company’s Acting Chairman for the next three months. Mr Pratt was announced…
Steam locomotive 80072 replaces 80104 at the West Somerset Railway Gala
The West Somerset Railway has announced that steam locomotive 80072 will be replacing 80104 at their upcoming Autumn Steam Gala. Replacement We announced this morning…
Steam locomotive 80104 unable to attend West Somerset Railway Gala
The West Somerset Railway has announced that steam locomotive 80104 is now unable to attend their Autumn Steam Gala. This cancellation is due to Swanage…
New director at the West Somerset Railway
The West Somerset Railway has announced that the West Somerset Railway PLC has agreed that Jonathan Jones-Pratt will be co-opted as a director with an…
West Somerset Railway’s 1940s weekend a success!
The West Somerset Railway has announced that their 1940s weekend was a huge success, with many vintage fans attending to see re-enactors and more! All…
TIMINGS ADDED: Steam locomotive 73082 Camelot to make rare movement on mainline tomorrow
As the West Somerset Railway Autumn Steam Gala approaches, one of their visiting steam locomotives (73082 Camelot) will be making a rare appearance on the…
Final steam locomotive guest announced for West Somerset Railway’s Autumn Gala
The West Somerset Railway has announced that BR Standard 4 Tank steam locomotive No.80104 will be visiting the line. No. 80104 is the final guest…