161 year old steam locomotive set for Somerset visit Posted on June 14, 2024 by Guest authors The West Somerset Railway has announced that Furness Railway No. 20 will be visiting them for their week long celebrations to mark the 150th Anniversary of the opening of the line between Watchet and Minehead.
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.
Betton Grange Bishops Lydeard Minehead New Build Steam Norton Fitzwarren Somerset standard gauge West Somerset Railway West Somerset Railway announce a Grange Manor Hall weekend Guest authors June 22, 2024 0 The West Somerset Railway (WSR) will be holding an extra event for enthusiasts at the end of July.
Bishops Lydeard Minehead Norton Fitzwarren Somerset standard gauge West Somerset Railway Williton Somerset railway declares its Summer Diesel Festival a resounding success Guest authors June 18, 2024 0 The Summer Diesel Festival at the West Somerset Railway was a resounding success, with sales up 10% in comparison with last year’s festival.