Latest News – West Somerset Railway Association

West Somerset Railway Association

Supporting the Heritage of The West Somerset Railway

WSR Rail Renewal appeal passes halfway point
The West Somerset Steam Railway Trust have received a large donation towards the 2019 Rail Renewal appeal, that takes the total over the half way point. Together we have so far raised 51% of the targeted £250,000 for this winter’s track works. Work has already begun on the Doniford section of the track and will...Read More »
WSR Rail Renewal fund tops £100K
The latest figures reveal that the WSR Rail Renewal Fund 2019 has tipped over £100,000. Included in that figure is a donation of £20,000 from The Fairfield Trust. The WSRA Trustees wish to express their sincere gratitude to the Fairfield Trust for supprting the WSR Rail Renewal 2019 fund. This very generous donation takes the...Read More »
WSRA contributes to cattle dock restoration at Stogumber Station
On Friday 4th October the WSRA was thrilled to hand over a cheque for £1150 towards the cost of the second phase of restoring the cattle dock at Stogumber Station. This is the only remaining cattle dock on the WSR and is therefore an important heritage item for restoration and preservation. The second phase of...Read More »
Steam & Scream Spooktacular at Watchet
The WSR Community Engagement Officer is busy organising a Steam and Scream Community Event at Watchet Station and town Esplanade. In a puff of steam it’s wickedly wonderful Halloween fun during Half-Term week at the West Somerset Railway! The event will run from Tuesday 29th to Thursday 31st October 2019 6pm – 10pm (Whole Event) ...Read More »
Next year’s Steam Rally dates announced
We are pleased to announce that the rally dates for 2020 have been confirmed as 1st and 2nd August. Feedback was gathered by the section marshals and other team members, via social media, written response and general word of mouth. The overwhelming response reported by the team was a desire to keep the dates as...Read More »

West Somerset Railway Association

Supporting the Heritage of The West Somerset Railway

News Archive

Supporting the Heritage of The West Somerset Railway