Author Archives for Rod Ormston

New short lease agreed for Washford yard

27 January 2022 10:51 pm Published by Rod Ormston Comments Off

On the evening of Thursday 20 January, solicitors acting for respectively, the West Somerset Railway plc and the Somerset &... View Article

23 December 2021 3:33 pm Published by Rod Ormston Comments Off

Report by Roger Hardingham Progress on Kilmersdon’s overhaul Since arrival at the Ropley workshops of the Mid-Hants Railway in March... View Article

21 December 2021 10:43 pm Published by Rod Ormston Comments Off

Today, our Washford site volunteers and spouses enjoyed a Christmas Lunch at the Valiant Soldier pub in nearby Roadwater. Despite... View Article

13 December 2021 9:42 am Published by Rod Ormston Comments Off

On Saturday 11 December, former S&D footplate staff met at the Red Lion pub, Wellsway, Bath. One of the topics... View Article

30 November 2021 9:11 am Published by Rod Ormston Comments Off

The Trust’s S&D 7F No. 53808 setting off with a Watercress Line steam illuminations service through the light dusting of... View Article

25 November 2021 8:47 am Published by Rod Ormston Comments Off

Continuing with the relocation of stock from our site at Washford, our 1956-built Brake Gangwayed (BG) coach emerged into the... View Article

16 November 2021 8:37 am Published by Rod Ormston Comments Off

Following a long Trust tradition, a wreath was laid at the S&DJR Highbridge Works war memorial in Southwell Gardens, Highbridge.... View Article

3 November 2021 8:39 am Published by Rod Ormston Comments Off

At a recent meeting of the Trust Directors, it was agreed to close the Progressing Our Future Appeal. This appeal,... View Article

4 October 2021 8:49 pm Published by Rod Ormston Comments Off

Here’s a selection of photos taken on Friday 1 October and on the Sunday in varying weather conditions. The Trust’s... View Article

8:34 pm Published by Rod Ormston Comments Off

On Saturday 2 October, the 1.35 pm departure from Alresford was a recreation of the Pines Express with 10 carriages... View Article

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