A picture of the pristine 6705 at Williton recently repainted by the Restorations team after bodyside repairs. The new filler pipes to the roof tank can be seen, allowing the coach to be tanked from platform level, rather that requiring staff to go onto the roof.
The West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust is delighted to announce that our in-house Learning Officer, Helen Anson, has developed exciting new Learning Packs for children. These engaging resources are designed to inspire young minds by exploring the history, science, and engineering behind the Broad Gauge railway and its impact on the world of rail travel.
📚 Designed for KS1 and KS2, our free Learning Packs offer interactive STEM-based activities, historical insights, and fun challenges, helping students investigate the innovations of Brunel and the golden age of steam. Perfect for schools, home learning, and railway enthusiasts of all ages!
🏫 Teachers can access these downloadable lesson plans, PowerPoints, and activity sheets through our website. Simply visit www.wsrht.co.uk, explore the Learning section, or head to The School Programme page to find resources tailored to each Key Stage.
🚂 Bring the magic of railway history into the classroom and inspire the next generation of engineers, historians, and railway enthusiasts! ✨
The West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust is pleased to publish the minutes of its May Board Meeting on Thursday, 30th January 2025.
Please click the Board Meeting link to access the document as a pop-up tab. Alternatively, to view all Trust Board Meetings since 2016 – view the collection.
West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust is a key organisation on the West Somerset Railway and is responsible for:
The Board is composed of Trustees who are also Directors of the charity, each of whom has a specific set of portfolio responsibilities.
The Trust is looking to appoint a Trustee to lead on our Communications and Information Technology portfolio. The charity is pursuing a full and exciting business agenda over the next few years and we are looking for someone who has an interest in communications to help to promote the work of the Trust both within and across the West Somerset Railway but also externally. The individual concerned will also be responsible for the Information Technology brief and associated governance requirements and so will need to be able to demonstrate expertise in this area.
If you think you are interested and would like to know more, then please contact:
Closing date for applications with a CV and covering letter will be Monday, 7th April 2025.
Registered Charity No: 265564.
West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust,
The Railway Station, Station Road,
Bishops Lydeard, Somerset TA4 3BX
info@wsrht.co.uk
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