Locomotive

Sunday, October 5, 2025 locomotive restoration railway heritage wsra steam westsomerset overhaul vintage preservation

Restoration is steaming full speed ahead on the West Somerset Railway as it prepares to celebrate a landmark anniversary. The West Somerset Railway Association (WSRA) is currently undertaking major overhauls of a cherished … Read More

Sunday, October 5, 2025 locomotive restoration westsomerset railway heritage preservation steam gwr railwaycarriages overhaul

Restoration work is steaming ahead on the West Somerset Railway as preparations ramp up ahead of a landmark anniversary. The West Somerset Railway Association (WSRA) is making significant progress on the overhaul of a … Read More

Sunday, September 21, 2025 steam railway locomotive preservation heritage express lswr gwr somnerset gala

The West Somerset Railway’s Autumn Steam Gala will honor six decades of express steam locomotive history, featuring two distinguished guest engines: the T3 Class No. 563 and the iconic No. 5029 “Nunney Castle.” As … Read More

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 steam locomotive tornado somerset railway tourism heritage overhaul railtours brgreen

This summer, steam enthusiasts and travelers across Somerset can look forward to the return of one of Britain’s most celebrated steam locomotives. No. 60163 Tornado, known as the fastest steam engine to run since the 1960s, … Read More

Thursday, April 17, 2025 flying scotsman somerset railway locomotive west somerset tickets event heritage experience iconic

This summer, the legendary Flying Scotsman train will be arriving in the South West to haul passenger trains on West Somerset metals in June and July 2025. The much-anticipated arrival of the iconic No 60103 Flying Scotsman, … Read More