Somerset railway closes temporarily due to weather warning
From the 23rd to the 25th of June, all services on the West Somerset Railway will be cancelled due to the warm weather warning in place.
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Hastings DEMU tour to the Cotswolds and Exmoor
The Branch Line Society has announced the Cotswold and Exmoor Explorer rail tour to be hauled by a Hastings DEMU on 18th July.
Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley set for more Somerset services
The West Somerset Railway has announced that 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley will be hauling passenger trains this July. It isnt long since the locomotive visited…
Somserset-based steam locomotive to visit the East Lancashire Railway
The East Lancashire Railway has announced its first visitor for its Autumn Steam Gala.
Somerset railway launches fundraising appeal
The West Somerset Railway has launched a fundraising appeal to help secure its future.
West Somerset Railway’s annual Diesel Gala set to power ahead this June
The West Somerset Railway’s annual diesel gala is set to return between 4 and 7 June, marking four days of intensive operations between Bishops Lyde…
Visitors announced for West Somerset Railway Summer Diesel Festival
The West Somerset Railway has announced that a third visiting locomotive will attend their Summer Diesel Festival on the 4th - 7th June.
West Somerset Railway announces final visiting locomotive for Spring Steam Spectacular
West Somerset Railway have announced the final visiting locomotive for its Spring Steam Spectacular 2026, set to take place between 1-4 May.
Steam locomotive 53809 returns to Derbyshire
Following operating at other railways such as the West Somerset Railway and North Norfolk Railway, The Midland Railway - Butterley is welcoming home 7…
Standout winners at this year’s Heritage Railway Association Annual Awards
Among the winners at this year’s Heritage Railway Association Annual Awards were 35005 Canadian Pacific and the Stockton and Darlington Railway’s …