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The S&D Railway and the Trust
The Somerset & Dorset Railway ran from Bath across the Mendips and through Dorset to Bournemouth, with branch lines across the Somerset Levels to Burnham-on-Sea, Bridgwater and Wells, explained here. The line’s early days are fondly remembered for its Prussian Blue engines and coaches, and later for the holiday expresses from the north of England to the south coast. The Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust keeps these and many other memories alive through its extensive museum collection and archives, engines and rolling stock, restoration workshop, events and quarterly magazine.
Press Release - Washford
We have released a new press statement dated 20 March regarding the notice we have received to exit from the Washford site. Click here for the latest statement.
MANY MESSAGES OF SUPPORT RECENTLY IN OUR CRISIS WITH THE WSR - AND MANY NEW MEMBERS JOINING
"Am joining the Trust as a new member because I am horrified at the WSR's decision to give notice to quit Washford. Sadly, it is becoming the nasty railway."
"We are not able to volunteer at present, but as shareholders of the West Somerset Railway are appalled at their decision to evict S&DRT from Washford. We are upset by the language of the press statement issued by the WSR" (new members)
"Very concerned as a working WSR volunteer that the trust have been given notice on the Washford site" (new member)
"I'm a WSR volunteer and very disappointed with the way you are being treated by the plc. I really enjoy crewing 88 and really appreciate the contribution you have made to the WSR over the years. Just a small way of showing my support" (new member)
"Just rejoined my membership, not done it in a few years but felt tonight with what the Trust is facing we all need to do our bit to support" (from Facebook)
"If the WSR carry this through, they will be making a huge financial and moral mistake, a lot of support will be lost within the heritage movement"
"WHAT a spiteful way to carry on! ..."
"Just seen the WSR statement that's been released. Disgusting attitude from them"
Latest news
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Museum opening dates: The shop and museum will not be open until further notice because of the coronavirus. The West Somerset Railway is also closed. Don't forget our online sales section which is always open at www.sdrt.org/Sales.html
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Trust has gained 100 new members since July last year. Click here for more details.
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Trust videos now available on YouTube. Click here for more details.
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Trust issues new Press Release - still no progress on the Washford situation. Click here for more details.
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Donations of S&D-related artefacts are welcomed, subject to our collections policy.
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The Trust welcomes your donations in support of our restoration and conservation work.
Click on the Everyclick logo to donate or you can make a donation when ordering goods or membership from our online shop.
The Trust's S&D 7F No. 53808
Image © Tim Edmonds, http://www.wsr.org.uk/cgi-bin/snap.cgi?h=Snapshot&p=2019/05/248
