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AFTER A GAP OF NEARLY 25 YEARS A VINTAGE DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE WILL RETURN TO WORKING LIFE ON THE WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY

Published: 13th June 2019

The West Somerset Railway’s (WSR) annual Diesel Gala event between June 20th and 22nd will be…
'QUANTOCK STEAMER' LAUNCHED

Published: 7th June 2019

Over the weekend of 8th and 9th June, the West Somerset Railway (WSR) will be holding a special 40th…
Customer Relationship Officer Vacancy

Published: 6th June 2019

West Somerset Railway requires a Customer Relationship Officer. The main purpose of the role is to provide…
Catering Assistant (Seasonal position)

Published: 6th June 2019

West Somerset Railway requires a Catering Assistant to cover our Summer Season, from June until the…
Book signings at Bishops Lydeard and Minehead on 8th and 9th June 2019

Published: 5th June 2019

The West Somerset RAilway 40th Anniversary Weekend will be taking place this weekend. There will also…
New book launched by West Somerset Steam Railway Trust recounting personal recollections from some of those stalwarts who helped rebuild the railway over the last 40 years.

Published: 30th May 2019

When the former British Rail closed the once-bustling former Great Western Railway 25-mile branch line…
Class 33 CROMPTON D6566 to haul services on Sunday 2nd June 2019

Published: 30th May 2019

On Sunday 2nd June, Class 33 Crompton D6566 will haul services on the West Somerset Railway. …
Additional Supplement ticket available for First Class travel on the West Somerset Railway

Published: 24th May 2019

WSR is pleased to announce the launch of a First Class Pullman service on certain trains…
RAILWAY MEMORIES EVOKED AS THE WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY MARKS 40 YEARS OF TRAINS RUNNING BETWEEN MINEHEAD AND BISHOPS LYDEARD

Published: 24th May 2019

Over the weekend of 8th and 9th June, the West Somerset Railway (WSR) will be holding a special ‘Anniversary…