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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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.
Firebox appeal launched for steam locomotive No. 7822 Foxcote Manor
The Foxcote Manor Society (FMS) has launched a new appeal to raise funds to manufacture and fit a new firebox to the locomotive.
Class 52 is first guest locomotive announced for Somerset diesel festival
The West Somerset Railway has announced the first guest locomotive to appear at its Summer Diesel Festival from 5th to 7th June.
West Somerset Railway set to overhaul boiler for Carnarvon steam locomotive
The Worcester Locomotive Society has announced that an agreement has been reached that will see the boiler for Kitson ‘Carnarvon’ overhauled at Williton Works. Leaky…
Somerset based steam locomotive withdrawn from service
Jonathan Jones-Pratt has announced that GWR Pannier No. 9466 has been withdrawn from service for the foreseeable future. The withdrawal has come due to issues…
Somerset railway declares its Summer Diesel Festival a resounding success
The Summer Diesel Festival at the West Somerset Railway was a resounding success, with sales up 10% in comparison with last year’s festival.
161 year old steam locomotive set for Somerset visit
The West Somerset Railway has announced that Furness Railway No. 20 will be visiting them for their week long celebrations to mark the 150th Anniversa…
West Somerset Railway sees 50% increase in passenger numbers to gala
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.
First visit in 25 years to Somerset railway for Class 24 locomotive
At this year’s Summer Diesel Festival, the West Somerset Railway will have a special guest with No. D5054 Phil Southern.