Class 45 locomotive to visit the West Somerset Railway Posted on March 14, 2025 by Guest authors Class 45 No. 45108 will be making a welcome return to the West Somerset Railway for its Summer Diesel Festival at the beginning of June.
Bishops Lydeard Class 52 D1015 Diesel and Electric Preservation Group Norton Fitzwarren Rail News Somerset standard gauge West Somerset Railway Western Champion Williton Class 52 is first guest locomotive announced for Somerset diesel festival Guest authors March 13, 2025 0 The West Somerset Railway has announced the first guest locomotive to appear at its Summer Diesel Festival from 5th to 7th June.
Bishops Lydeard GWR 'Grange' No. 6880 'Betton Grange' Minehead Somerset standard gauge West Somerset Railway Steam loco 6880 Betton Grange set to visit Somerset heritage railway Guest authors May 9, 2024 0 In July of this year, the locomotive 6880 Betton Grange will operate special services on the West Somerset Railway, a standard gauge heritage railway which runs from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard, near Taunton.
Bishops Lydeard LNER 'B1' No. 61306 'Mayflower' LNWR Coal Tank No. 1054 Norton Fitzwarren Somerset standard gauge West Somerset Railway Williton West Somerset Railway sees 50% increase in passenger numbers to gala Guest authors May 9, 2024 0 This year’s Spring Steam Spectacular at the West Somerset Railway saw a 50 percent increase in visitor numbers compared with last year’s event.