A FOURTEEN-coach train hauled by a pair of Collett ‘Manor’ 4-6-0s was the undoubted highlight of the West Somerset Railway’s 40th Anniversary gala on June 8-9. The event celebrated four decades since the ‘Wizzer’ returned
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CLASS 37 No. D6948 arrived at the West Somerset Railway (WSR) on April 29 for a two-month visit. The privately owned loco is in the care of the Growler Group, based at Toddington on the Gloucestershire
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The West Somerset Railway’s Minehead shed will offer a flavour of Machynlleth or Aberystwyth in 1950s this summer.
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CLASS 31 No. 31163 was well received by visitors at its home railway gala at Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway on April 5-7.
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THE West Somerset Railway reopened on March 30 after a three-month winter closure. There was much celebration, but a lot of work is required and money spent to bring the railway back its former glory.
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Estimated £1,000 worth of damage caused by smashed windows in Mk.1 carriage.
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Outside-cylindered Hawksworth pannier No. 1501 is making its first visit to the South Devon Railway.
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The West Somerset Railway (WSR) held a frank and honest briefing for members and shareholders on March 2, at which it laid out the problems it faces, and discussed the ways in which the WSR
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A FINANICIAL shortfall of more than £100,000 could delay the return to service of unique BR ‘8P’ Pacific No. 71000 Duke of Gloucester. This follows a series of unforeseen but necessary repairs were highlighted at Tyseley
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RUSTON & Hornsby 200793 of 1940 has been beautifully restored and is used as yard shunter by West Somerset Restoration, the commercial engineering arm of the West Somerset Railway Association at Williton. The 48DS-type arrived
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