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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 »
Donations to WSR Rail Renewal Appeal exceed £70,000
The WSRA and WSSRT are pleased to announce that donations to the WSR Rail Renewal Appeal have now exceeded £70,000. Individual donations vary range from £5 to £8000 and the railway is very grateful for all of them. There are also donations from groups and commercial enterprises, demonstrating the important part the West Somerset Railway...Read More »
GWR Hawksworth Pannier Tank 9466 to appear at WSRA Steam & Vintage Rally, 3 & 4 August 2019
GWR 0-6-0PT no 9466 will be a surprise operating guest exhibit for the West Somerset Railway Association’s Steam and Vintage Rally at Norton Fitzwarren on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 August 2019, As a red route engine, no 9466 is restricted to the Norton – Bishops Lydeard section of the WSR but is likely to...Read More »

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