Press Releases / Statements

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

Over two days 20th & 21st May 1892 an army of over 4000 railway men, changed 171 miles, (42 miles of them being double track!)

After languishing for a couple of years at the end of an inaccessible siding at Williton, Toplight 3639 has been brought out by Ryan and

The West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust have been party to a significant discovery, the remains of Sleeping Car 9037. It is staggering to think the

WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY HERITAGE COMMITTEE The WSRHT has been asked to form a new Heritage Committee for the whole WSR and Ian Coleby has volunteered

January & March 2022 Board Meeting Minutes Published The West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust is pleased to publish the minutes of its recent Board Meetings,