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    60007 Sir Nigel Gresley departs Grosmont, North Yorkshire Moors Railway

    Sir Nigel Gresley to visit 50th Anniversary Gala in Somerset 

    West Somerset Railway has announced an exciting visiting locomotive for their WSR 50 Spring Steam Spectacular running on the 1st-4th May.
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    Emma Holden 26 February, 2026
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    Inside Inspiration - bridge making exercise

    Further dates announced for Inspiration tour

    New dates and locations have been announced for the Railway 200 Inspiration train's tour.
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    Emma Holden 28 January, 2026
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    813 hauling a brake van

    Three industrial steam locomotives at West Somerset Railway’s Autumn Steam Weekend

    This weekend's Autumn Steam Weekend at the West Somerset Railway will feature three locomotives that spent much of their lives in industrial service.
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    Roger Smith 14 October, 2025
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    D7017 // Credit Peter Skuce

    West Somerset Railway to celebrate since two Hymeks saved for preservation

    On the August Bank Holiday weekend, the West Somerset Railway will celebrate the 50th anniversary of purchasing Hymek No. D7017.
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    Roger Smith 17 August, 2025
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    60103 Flying Scotsman at Yacht Club Crossing on the Nene Valley Railway

    Flying Scotsman Returns to the West Somerset Railway

    From Monday, 28th June, the West Somerset Railway will see its first trains hauled by a special, world-famous locomotive.
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    Victoria Thompson 23 June, 2025
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    7029 Clun Castle

    Steam locomotive 7029 Clun Castle to pass through Bristol this Saturday

    7029 Clun Castle will be hauling The Whistling Ghost this Saturday (31st May 2025) between Birmingham and Bishops Lydeard.
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    Michael Holden 30 May, 2025
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    Class 45 No. 45108 on the East Lancashire Railway. // Credit: Liam Barnes

    Class 45 locomotive to visit the West Somerset Railway

    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.
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    Roger Smith 14 March, 2025
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    45596 Bahamas steam locomotive on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

    Steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas set for West Somerset Railway visit

    The West Somerset Railway has announced that LMS Jubilee No. 45596 Bahamas will visit them for their Spring Steam Gala. Taking place between the 2nd…

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    Michael Holden 27 December, 2024
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    44871 stands at Pickering on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

    Steam locomotive to pass through Reading this Saturday

    LMS Black 5 No. 44871 is to pass through Reading this Saturday (20th July) as it hauls a special to Minehead.
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    Victoria Thompson 19 July, 2024
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    Newly-constructed GWR 4-6-0 locomotive number 6800 'Betton Grange.'

    West Somerset Railway announce a Grange Manor Hall weekend

    The West Somerset Railway (WSR) will be holding an extra event for enthusiasts at the end of July.
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    Andy Weekes 21 June, 2024
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