Firebox appeal launched for steam locomotive No. 7822 Foxcote Manor
The Foxcote Manor Society (FMS) has launched a new appeal to raise funds to manufacture and fit a new firebox to the locomotive.
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Report released after person suffers serious injuries at Somerset heritage railway
Member of staff hit by train at Gartrell Light Railway
Book Review: Rail Freight South West England by Paul Shannon
This book illustrates how freight in South West England has changed over the last 40 years in its traction, rolling stock, and railway infrastructure.
Buses to better connect with Somerset trains
A new bus service will now call at Castle Cary sstation, improving transport links in Somerset. A new bus turning area has been created at…
Services on Heart of Wessex Line resume after one-week closure for engineering work
The week-long disruption to train services between Yeovil Pen Mill and Castle Cary have been completed and services have now returned to normal.
Class 45 locomotive to visit the West Somerset Railway
Class 45 No. 45108 will be making a welcome return to the West Somerset Railway for its Summer Diesel Festival at the beginning of June.
Class 52 is first guest locomotive announced for Somerset diesel festival
The West Somerset Railway has announced the first guest locomotive to appear at its Summer Diesel Festival from 5th to 7th June.
Update on steam locomotives 7812, 7802 and 5164
The Erlestoke Manor Fund has released an update on their three locomotives as well as some behind-the-scenes changes.
Somerset railway clears vegetation to prepare for 2025 operating season
The Somerset & Dorset Railway at Midsomer Norton has been clearing overgrown vegetation in order to is get the railway ready for the 2025 season.
Somerset train travel set to be disrupted
Next week, Network Rail will be carrying out structural repairs to several bridges in Somerset. Workers will also be carrying out track drainage work.