WELCOME TO THE TRUST 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. Trust Features at Gartell Steam Day Read the full article 21/07/08 Kilmersdon Shines during WSR Family Fun Weekend 14/07/08 92203 stars at Merehead Quarry Weekend 30/06/08 S&D to star in Stur (again!) 30/06/08 Bulletin #249 Summer 2008 [3.5MB] (for SDRT members only) 22/06/08 Midsummer at Midsomer 08/06/08 Special Train Success 02/06/08 O Gauge Evercreech New Model Railway Display 20/05/08 Andy scoops the pool! 17/05/08 Bath Green Park wins! 06/05/08 Trust makes a splash at Glastonbury 04/05/08 Trust features at major model exhibition 30/04/08 Cardiff to Paris-Via Burnham on Sea! 27/04/08 88 stars at Open Day 18/04/08 North Dorset Trailway 14/04/08 Mike Beale's article to be part of Somerset Life! 08/04/08 88 to star at Open Day 07/04/08 Postal Sales List updated 07/04/08 Swift #17 (for SDRT members only) 15/03/08 Cardiff to Paris-Via Burnham on Sea! 30/03/08 Bulletin #248 Spring 2008 [2.85MB] (for SDRT members only) 26/02/08 88 To Celebrate Severn Valley Reopening 19/02/08 S&P Crane Examination 11/02/08 Two S&D Trusts benefit by £36,000 each from member's legacy 12/01/08 150th anniversary of the Somerset & Dorset Railway 16/01/08 Annual Model Railway Display 2008 08/01/08 Bulletin #247 Winter 2007 [2.67MB] (for SDRT members only) Full news listing here. Search this site  Last Updated Sunday 17th August 2008 Javascript not needed. To join the Trust just click here TRUST MEMBERSHIP Online Shop for Membership & Sales Members Area - To access this you need to be a member of the S&DRT. UPCOMING EVENT Includes Trust Stand EVENTS, MEETINGS, MUSEUM & PROJECTS The Museum & Shop Shop & Museum open: 2008 March 8/9, 13-16, 21-24 : WSR Spring Galas & Easter May 3-5 : Spring bank holiday weekend Daily from May 24 until October 5 October 25/26 : WSR Autumn Gala December 28/29 : WSR Winter Steam Festival Opening subject to availability of volunteers. If you are planning a special visit, it is advisable to check before travelling. Please telephone 01984 640869 on the day. Volunteers still needed - members click here to help West Somerset Railway timetable here. SPECIAL DATES FOR YOUR DIARY September 20 Filton High School, Bristol 10:30 - 15:30 - Bristol Railway Collectors' Fair (including Trust stand) October 15 STAFFORD RAILWAY CIRCLE - Staffs County Officers Club, Eastgate St, Stafford: Illustrated talk by Mike Beale "150 years of the S&D" - Doors Open 19:30pm, Presentation 20:00 - Contact http://www.staffordrailwaycircle.org.uk for details October 20 RCTS THAMES VALLEY BRANCH, West Oxford Democrats Club, 1 North Street, Osney, Oxford: Illustrated talk by Mike Beale "150 years of the S&D" - Doors open 19:15 pm and meetings start promptly at 19:30 November 19 Thorncombe Village Hall, near Chard, 19:30: Illustrated talk by Mike Beale "150 years of the S&D" AREA GROUP MEETINGS all welcome Click here for details Used The Railway Magazine for sale © SDRT 2008 All material contained herein is subject to copyright and may not be reproduced, copied, held in an electronic repository system (particularly on another web site) without seeking permission. Every effort has been made to identify the holders of copyright material included within this website. If any material has been used inadvertently without permission or attribution the Trustees of the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust will be pleased to receive information with a view to correcting this in further updates.