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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
'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