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.
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West Somerset Railway set to overhaul boiler for Carnarvon steam locomotive
The Worcester Locomotive Society has announced that an agreement has been reached that will see the boiler for Kitson ‘Carnarvon’ overhauled at Williton Works. Leaky…
Somerset based steam locomotive withdrawn from service
Jonathan Jones-Pratt has announced that GWR Pannier No. 9466 has been withdrawn from service for the foreseeable future. The withdrawal has come due to issues…
Somerset railway declares its Summer Diesel Festival a resounding success
The Summer Diesel Festival at the West Somerset Railway was a resounding success, with sales up 10% in comparison with last year’s festival.
161 year old steam locomotive set for Somerset visit
The West Somerset Railway has announced that Furness Railway No. 20 will be visiting them for their week long celebrations to mark the 150th Anniversa…
West Somerset Railway sees 50% increase in passenger numbers to gala
This year’s Spring Steam Spectacular at the West Somerset Railway saw a 50 percent increase in visitor numbers compared with last year’s event.
First visit in 25 years to Somerset railway for Class 24 locomotive
At this year’s Summer Diesel Festival, the West Somerset Railway will have a special guest with No. D5054 Phil Southern.
West Somerset Railway route for Train Sim World 4 gets FREE upgrade
Dovetail Games has released a major upgrade to the West Somerset Railway Add-on for Train Sim World 4 including a new timetable and scenery.
Mid-Suffolk Light Railway welcomes ‘Caledonian Works’ as 2024 season guest steam locomotive
The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway has announced that its duty locomotive for 2024 will be Andrew Barclay 0-4-0ST works no 1219, named ‘Caledonia Works�…
Somerset-based Hymek locomotives pulled from service after incident
The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group has released a statement after an incident at Williton on the West Somerset Railway.