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Here are some links to external websites which will open in a new window. The WSRA do not accept any responsibility for the content of external websites.
| » | | The official West Somerset Railway web site
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| » | | www.wsr.org.uk
| | | Undoubtedly the most informative and topical web site on the WSR | |
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| » | | West Somerset Volunteers
| | | An unofficial website for WSR volunteers | |
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| » | | UK Steam’s WSR site - formerly MarchWeb
| | | A useful general site with news of the WSR
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| » | | West Somerset Express
| | | An unofficial monthly newsletter produced by WSR volunteer Steve Huddy | |
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| » | | 5542 Limited
| | | All the latest news about one or the Railway’s most popular engines, ex-GWR 2-6-2T No 5542 | |
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| » | | Dinmore Manor Locomotive Limited | | | The official site giving news of DMLL’s two engines –
BR(W) ‘Manor’ 4-6-0 No 7820 Dinmore Manor
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| » | | Crowcombe Heathfield Station | | | News from this award-winning station | |
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| » | | Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust
| | | The official site of the S&DRT – based at Washford station – full of news of their activities and of ‘the old S&D’ | |
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| » | | Diesel & Electric Preservation Group | | | The official site of the Group responsible for providing heritage diesel traction on the WSR | |
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| » | | WSR volunteers
| | | A portrait gallery of many volunteers who help make the Railway ‘tick’ by Malc Stacey | |
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| » | | WSR Photographs (1) | | |
A selection of images by WSR volunteer Jon Tooke
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| » | | WSR Photographs (2) | | |
A selection of images by WSR volunteer Steve Huddy
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» | | WSR Photographs (3) | | |
A selection of images by Bryan Guy
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» | | WSR Photographs (4) | | |
A selection of images of the early years by Roger Viggers
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» | | UK Steam’s WSR site - formerly MarchWeb.
| | | An excellent site with news of steam on the main line, news on 6024 and the WSR, and a comprehensive list of links to other heritage railways, steam centres and locomotive groups
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» | | Taunton Trains
| | | A site with a great deal of local interest, maintained by Brian Garratt
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» | | Live train times for Taunton Station
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» | | Preserved Diesels | | |
A comprehensive site with news, views and links of heritage diesels, both on the main line and private railways
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» | | Diesel hydraulics | | |
News and views of diesel hydraulic locomotives
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» | | UK Locomotives | | |
A comprehensive database of UK-based preserved locomotives, maintained by the Heritage Railways Association
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» | | Ashmanhaugh Light Railway | | |
The Ashmanhaugh Light Railway is a 7¼ inch gauge railway, set in the beautiful North Norfolk countryside.
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» | | The Planet's Favourite Prairie | | | A fan's tribute to a very popular locomotive - GWR 2-6-2T no 5542
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» | | GWR ‘King’ Class 4-6-0 No 6024
“King Edward I” (1) | | | The official site of the 6024 Preservation Society at www.6024.com
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» | | GWR ‘King’ Class 4-6-0 No 6024
“King Edward I” (2) | | |
All the latest news of the activities of the ‘King’, maintained by support crew member Martyn Bane – www.martynbane.co.uk
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» | | GWR ‘Hall’ Class 4-6-0 No 4936 “Kinlet Hall” | | |
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» | | GWR 94xx Class 0-6-0PT No 9466 | | |
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» | | Great Western Society, Didcot | | |
Four GWS-owned engines, Nos 4144, 5051 Earl Bathurst, 5572 and 6106 have worked trains on the WSR
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» | | SVR on line Stock Book | | |
Many SVR-based engines have been seen on the WSR in recent years, including GWR 2-6-0 No 7325, GWR 0-6-0PT No 5764 and BR(W) ‘Warship’ diesel hydraulic No D821 Greyhound
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» | | Erlestoke Manor Fund | | |
Owners of a pair of GW ‘Manor’ Class 4-6-0’s based on the SVR, Nos 7802 Bradley Manor & 7812 Erlestoke Manor
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» | | South Devon Railway | | |
Several SDR-based former Great Western engines have been seen at WSR gala events in recent years, including 0-6-0 No 3205 and 0-6-0PT’s Nos 1369 & 5786
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» | | Stanier 8F Locomotive Society Limited | | |
The official site of the owners of the much travelled 2-8-0 No 48773
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» | | Thompson B1 Locomotive Trust | | |
Owners of the ex-LNER B1 4-6-0 No 61264
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» | | Duke of Gloucester Steam Locomotive Trust | | |
All the news of the unique BR Standard ‘Pacific’ No 71000
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» | | 92212 | | |
This BR 9F 2-10-0 has visited the WSR on two occasions
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» | | Bury Diesel Group | | |
The co-ordinating group of the excellent fleet of heritage diesels based on the East Lancs Railway, several of which have visited the WSR
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» | | Class 40 Preservation Society | | |
Owners of the main-line certificated No 40145 and 40135
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» | | National Railway Museum | | |
Several engines from the NRM fleet, including the world famous GWR 4-4-0 No 3440 City of Truro and ‘Western’ No D1023 Western Fusilier, have enjoyed very successful visits to the WSR
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The following companies run charter trains throughout the country, and have organised tours to the WSR.
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» | | Hertfordshire Rail Tours | | |
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» | | Past-Time Rail | | |
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» | | Pathfinder Tours | | |
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» | | Steamy Affairs | | |
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» | | Somerset County Council | | |
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» | | Somerset County Council Museums | | |
This site includes information on the WSR museums at Blue Anchor, Washford & Bishops Lydeard
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» | | Taunton Deane Borough Council | | |
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If you are visiting the West Somerset Railway, and wish to stay locally during your stay in the area, the following is a selected list of local accommodation, all of whom currently support the Railway by advertising in the WSR Journal.
| » | | Blorenge House, Taunton
| | | Telephone 01823 283005
| | | This fine victorian hotel is ideally situated for visits to Taunton, Somerset and the West Country. Equipped with four-poster bedrooms and heated swimming pool, this guest house offers over-night and longer-term accommodation in Taunton.
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| | » | | New Inn, Halse
| | | Telephone 01823 432352
| | | A traditional Olde Inn set in charming village. Excellent real ales – CAMRA listed free house. Meals. Accommodation – five en-suite bedrooms (ETC 3 diamond). Families welcome.
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| | » | | Wyndham House, Watchet
| | | Telephone 01984 631881
| | | En-suite B&B in listed Georgian home. Views across harbour and new marina across to the Welsh coast.
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| | » | | Redlands, Treble’s Holford
| | | Telephone 01823 433159
| | | Quiet country Four Diamond accommodation in converted barn with en-suite facilities. Downstairs room suitable for the disabled with wet-floor shower. Only a quarter of a mile from the WSR.
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| | » | | West View, Bishops Lydeard
| | | Telephone 01823 432223
| | | Bed & Breakfast. Spacious, comfortable Victorian house in the village. En-suite facilities available. ETB 4 Diamonds.
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| | » | | The Langbury, Blue Anchor
| | | Telephone 01643 821375 Fax 01643 822012
Email post@langbury.co.uk
| | | Family-run hotel, short walk from Blue Anchor station and beach. All rooms en-suite. Swimming pool and gardens. B&B £22 pppn. ETB & AA 4 Diamond.
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| | » | | Pound Farm, Bishops Lydeard
| | | Telephone 01823 433443 or 07966 331819
| | | Bed & Breakfast on working family farm. All rooms ensuite. Log fires, large gardens, central heating.
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| | » | | Tarringdon, Bishops Lydeard
| | | Telephone 01823 433087
| | | Bed & Breakfast, 16th Century Thatched Cottage. All rooms have character full beamed ceilings, en suite facilities and television.
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| | » | | Cedar House, Old Cleeve
| | | Telephone 01984 640437 Email enquiries@cedarhousesomerset.co.uk
| | | Peaceful country house with stunning views of hills, sea and WSR, set in 1½ acres. B&B from £25 pppn. Spacious en-suite rooms, extensive facilities. ETB 4 Diamond Silver award. Also two bungalows for self-catering, overlooking gardens and orchards - £200-£400p/w. Close to Blue Anchor and Washford stations.
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| | » | | Primrose Hill Holidays, Blue Anchor
| | | Telephone 01643 821200
| | | Self-catering bungalows with panoramic views of the WSR, sea and moors. Close to Blue Anchor station. National accessible Scheme Mobility Level M2 & M3.
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