Press Releases / Statements

WSRHT Tribute to David Baker The West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust (WSRHT) is saddened to learn of the passing of David Baker who held lots

Rail200 Celebrations: Young Engineers Day with Chris Vine – 9th – 10th April 2025 In celebration of Railway 200 the West Somerset Railway are offering two dates

WSRHT Learning Assistant Advertisement The Heritage Trust is a registered charity and the principal provider of education, learning and community outreach activities and resources on

WSRHT News on Toplight Carriage No. 3639 The West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust is pleased to confirm the move of Toplight carriage no. 3639 from

Maintenance to the WSRHT Website The official website of the WSRHT is undergoing a short maintenance overhaul, but will remain live throughout this time. However,

WSRHT AGM 2024 & Farewell to Geoff Evens The Trust AGM was held last Saturday and saw the retirement of Geoff Evens who stood down

Washford Engineering Shed Open Day September 2024 The Heritage Trust will be opening its Washford shed to visitors on Saturday 14 September from 1000 to

Heritage Carriages Project – Progress Report July 2024 Development of the Washford workshops has contnued. We have also contnued work on 6705. Construction of the

News Release-Changes to The Board of Trustees Message from WSRHT Chairman, Mike Thompson July 2024 The Heritage Trust wishes to announce changes to the Board

WSRHT Contributing to the WSR 150 Event 2024 marks a very special year for the West Somerset Railway as it marks the 150th Anniversary of the

Heritage Carriages Project – Progress Report April 2024 Development of the Washford workshops has contnued. We have also contnued work on 6705.For the Washford workshops,

WSRHT thanking the WSR Gala Team after recent Spring Steam Spectacular The WSRHT would like to congratulate Seb Walsh and the whole PLC team of