Famous ‘Lost Engine’ to Star at West Somerset Railway’s Spring Steam Spectacular 2026 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 steam locomotive heritage railway westsomerset newstead hunslet restoration festival railfans Next month, the West Somerset Railway (WSR) will celebrate 50 glorious years of steam heritage with its much-anticipated Spring Steam Spectacular 2026. Running from May 1 to 4, this four-day gala promises an impressive … Read More
Historic Somerset Railway Celebrates Dual Operation with Steam and Diesel Saturday, October 25, 2025 railway steam heritage diesel signalling sussex cranmore volunteers timetable locomotive Railway enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate this weekend as the historic East Somerset Railway unveils a significant upgrade that allows it to run two trains simultaneously for the first time. This milestone enhancement … Read More
Full Steam Ahead for Overhaul of Historic 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
Full Steam Ahead for Historic Locomotive Overhaul on West Somerset Line 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
60 Years of Express Steam Locomotives Celebrated at West Somerset Gala 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
'Fastest' Steam Locomotive No. 60163 Tornado Returns to Somerset This Summer 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