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.
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Steam locomotive Kilmersdon set to Winter return to Somerset
The Somerset and Dorset Railway has announced that the locomotive 'Kilmersdon' will be steaming at its Halloween and Santa events in October and Decem…
Erlestoke Manor Fund issues Summer 2023 news round-up
The Erlestoke Manor Fund has issued a packed round-up of news about its locomotives.
Somerset-based Hymek locomotives pulled from service after incident
The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group has released a statement after an incident at Williton on the West Somerset Railway.
Four visiting locomotives for Severn Valley Railway Diesel Gala announced
The Severn Valley Railway is to welcome four gala guests to its Autumn Diesel Bash, which is set to take place from the 29th September until the 1st O…
Boiler certificate for steam locomotive 7822 Foxcote Manor is ‘stopped’
The Foxcote Manor Society has announced that 7822 'Foxcote Manor' is to now undergo a full overhaul after a failure of the Ex-BR welds in the copper f…
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…
West Somerset Railway is looking for new PLC Board members
The railway has several opportunities available to those with an interest in heritage railways and a drive to make a difference
West Somerset Railway reveals loco line-up for summer Diesel Festival
West Somerset Railway (WSR), based in Minehead, will stage a Summer Diesel Festival from Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 June.