Steam locomotive 75069 to visit the West Somerset Railway
75069 will visit the West Somerset Railway 75069 will be visiting the line for this year's Spring Steam Gala.
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West Somerset Railway’s Mechanical Engineering Director retires
The West Somerset Railway’s (WSR) has announced that its Mechanical Engineering Director, Bob Meanley, is retiring from the company’s Board.
DEPG release work update on Class 35 locomotive D7017
The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group (DEPG) has issued an update on work taking place on Beyer Peacock Class 35 ‘Hymek’ D7017.
LMS steam locomotive and heritage wagons win at this year’s Heritage Railway Association Awards
At the 2022 Heritage Railway Association Awards held on 19th March, competition for top honours was hotly-contested.
West Somerset Railway to welcome Scottish steam locomotive to upcoming gala
The West Somerset Railway has announced that Caledonian Railway Class 439 No. 419 is to visit them for their upcoming Spring Steam Gala.
West Somerset Railway returns to Minehead
For the first time in over two years a passenger train has run to Minehead on the West Somerset Railway (WSR).
Heritage Railway Association awards shortlist announced
The annual Heritage Railway Association Awards (HRA) for 2022 sees record numbers of entries covering all areas of railway preservation in the UK
Pannier steam locomotive to see out boiler ticket in Somerset
GWR 94XX Pannier No. 9466, owned by Jonathan Jones-Pratt, is to see out its boiler ticket on the West Somerset Railway.
Vacancies at West Somerset Railway for volunteer and paid staff
The West Somerset Railway has a number of vacancies for a Planning and Compliance Officer and Volunteer Administrative Staff.
West Somerset Railway to run all the way to Minehead in 2022
West Somerset Railway will once more run all the way to Minehead now that the busy Seaward Way level crossing has reopened.