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The Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust
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The Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust is dedicated to all matters relating to the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway (SDJR) and its associated undertakings.

As well as collating information about the history of the line, the Trust is very active in keeping the spirit of the S&D alive with its extensive Museum and facilities at Washford on the West Somerset Railway.

The Trust regularly hosts SDJR related meetings and events.
Tornado Hits Washford

Tornado Hits Washford


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  • 20/06/09 Bulletin #253 Summer 2009 [4.9MB] (for SDRT members only)
  • 02/06/09 AGM 2009 (for SDRT members Only)
  • 10/05/09 Washford Open Day & No 88 Inspection (Photo Gallery)
  • 06/05/09 June Date for Trust Steam Special
  • 07/05/09 Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust Elects New Secretary
  • 07/04/09 Bulletin #252 Spring 2009 [2.27MB] (for SDRT members only)
  • 07/04/09 Washford During WSR Spring Gala 09
  • 24/03/09 Winter at Washford
  • 22/03/09 Exhibition A Success!
  • 11/02/09 Trust Acquires Highbridge Sack Truck
  • 05/01/09 Model Railway Exhibition a Success
  • 29/12/08 January Date for Railway Modellers at Edington
  • 29/12/08 Bulletin #251 Winter 2008 [3.4MB] (for SDRT members only)
  • 27/11/08 Admiralty Van Leaves for Shillingstone
  • 26/11/08 Class 47 Named After Ex S&D Cleaner
  • 22/11/08 LNE Wagon Update
  • 13/11/08 School Visit Launches Railway Heritage Link

  • Full news listing here.
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    UPCOMING EVENT
    EVENTS, MEETINGS, MUSEUM & PROJECTS
    The Museum & Shop
    Shop & Museum open:
    2009
  • March 21/22, 26-29: WSR Spring Gala
  • April 10-16: Easter
  • April 26: Trust Spring Open Day
  • May 1-4: Spring Bank Holiday
  • Daily from May 16 to October 4
  • October 24/25: WSR Somerset in Autumn Gala
  • December 29/30: WSR Winter Steam Festival

  • This is the currently planned schedule for 2009. The March and April dates are confirmed, but the others depend on the availability of volunteers.
    Watch this space for updates.

    West Somerset Railway timetable here.

    SPECIAL DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2009
    July 25/26
    Gartell Light Railway, Yenston, Templecombe, Somerset : Gartell Steam Weekend -with Trust stand.
    July 26
    Annual Reunion at Gartell Railway. [Click here for booking form]
    September 19
    Filton High School, New Road, Stoke Gifford : Bristol Railway Collectors Fair 10:30 - 15:30 - with Trust stand.

    AREA GROUP MEETINGS
    all welcome

    Click here for details
    Used The Railway Magazine
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