The Heritage Trust will be opening its Washford shed to visitors on Saturday 14 September from 1000 to 1630 and on Sunday 15 September from 1000 to 1600, during the West Somerset Railway 1940’s weekend.

You will be able to see the restoration work being carried out on our 1938 GWR coach and also go inside, to see how comfortable train travel was 80 years ago.

The coach’s vacuum braking system is currently being overhauled. Visitors will be able to operate the braking system, and see the brakes operate. 

You will be able to meet members of the restoration team who will tell you about our work on the coach and also show you work currently underway on the restoration of one of our early 20th century GWR Toplight coaches, which is soon to be moved to Washford.

Admission to the shed is free, but we welcome donations to support the work of the Trust and help restore further historic GWR vehicles.