Press Releases / Statements

On his retirement as station master at Blue Anchor in 2010, Pete was presented with a (full) piggy bank for station funds. © Keith Smith

On behalf of the Railway and all our community, we are very saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty the Queen II and

Board Meeting Minutes Published The West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust is pleased to publish the minutes of its recent Board Meeting on Thursday, 21st July

Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019 Notice to all Heritage Trust Members The 2022 AGM will be held on Saturday 3rd September

On Sunday 24 July 2022, the West Somerset Railway will be running a special volunteer recruitment train. This is an opportunity for a free ride

The Gauge Museum has been receiving a good number of visitors since it was refurbished. The museum has hosted 4, 625 visitors in the past

The Gauge Museum has taken receipt of two new mannequins, George and Phoebe – so do not be taken by surprise on entering the museum!

The Heritage Trust is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and organised individual to take responsibility for managing its Heritage Carriages Projects. The Project, which is

Chris Austin Appointed Heritage Trust President The West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust is delighted to announce that Chris Austin OBE has accepted the role of

Reopening of the Gauge Museum Bishops Lydeard Station The new interpretation of the Gauge Museum at Bishops Lydeard station was formally opened by Rebecca Pow