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Another Successful Steam Rally
The 2017 WSRA Steam Fayre and Vintage Vehicle Rally took place last weekend. The weather treated us well and the crowds were eager to take in all the attractions on offer. There was plenty for everyone to see and do, from bouncy castles to craft stands and support stands for steam locomotives, tractors and much...Read More »
News from the WSR Gala Planning Team
The West Somerset Railway’s Gala Planning Team has recently been through some changes. The team were formally known as SEPT (Special Events Planning Team) and have been organising the railway’s galas since the first Somerset & Dorset gala back in 1996. The team has recently seen its Chairman of the past 9 years, John Cronin,...Read More »
Online rally ticket sales close on 1st August
Online ticket sales for our annual Steam Fayre and Vintage Vehicle Rally will close at 10:00 am on Tuesday 1 August 2017. Any online transactions after 10:00 am on 1 August 2017 may not be processed. After purchasing, using the link on the Rally confirmation page or the confirmation email, please print your online tickets...Read More »
WSR Locomotive Restoration Fund launched
The Chairs of both the West Somerset Railway PLC (WSR PLC) and the West Somerset Railway Association (WSRA) today announce the launch of The West Somerset Railway Locomotive Restoration Fund. This is a new appeal centred on the long term security of ex GWR locomotives operating on the WSR, through the provision of three locomotives...Read More »
Trustee Nomination forms for 2017 AGM are available now
The Trustees wish to remind all WSRA members that the date for the 2017 AGM is 30 September. Nomination forms for new trustees are now available HERE and members are encouraged to consider whether they or someone they know has the skills, experience and qualifications needed to guide the WSRA through the next phase of...Read More »

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