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Newly updated DVD out now; with footage of Nos. 53808 and 53809 ranging from 53808's arrival at Radstock from Barry right through to the recent move of 53808 to the Mid Hants. Railway. No.…
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Part of Trust’s collection to move to the Mid-Hants. Railway (Watercress Line) while a permanent location is sought
10 September 2020. A joint statement has been issued about the move by the Mid-Hants. Railway, the Mid-Hants. Railway Preservation Society and the S&DRT. Moving the collection will be hugely costly. We urgently…
Trust press statement issued now that 53808 has safely arrived at the Mid-Hants. Railway
28 August 2020. With the arrival of our S&D 7F No. 53808 on the Mid-Hants. Railway, the Directors have today issued a Trust press statement. Click here for the statement. [Photo by Brian Kennedy]
Joint press statement released regarding locomotive 53808
28 August 2020. A joint press statement has been issued by West Somerset Railway plc and Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust Ltd. regarding locomotive 53808. Click here for the statement.
53808 arrives at the Mid-Hants. Railway
27 August 2020. 53808 had arrived at Alresford on the low-loader around 7.30 this morning and was propelled by diesel D8059 along to Ropley as soon as a passenger service had come in at 11.20.…
53808 leaves Minehead for the Mid-Hants. Railway
26 August 2020. The Trust's restored S&D 7F No. 53808 – plus tender – left Minehead today on two low-loaders. The tender was expected to travel via the A303, reaching Alresford the same day whilst…
Sales brochure for our Autumn magazine available to browse now
The sales brochure that will be included in our next magazine is now available.The first page is illustrated above. Click on this link or on the image above to browse the brochure, then click on…
Rosie Jacob
29 July 2020. The Trust has been saddened to learn of the passing of Rosie Jacob on Monday evening, 27 July. Rosie had a long term lung condition which was being managed. However, she then…
S&DRT/WSR joint statement: 53808 to move to the Mid-Hants. Railway
25 July 2020. Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust Ltd. and West Somerset Railway PLC have issued a joint statement regarding the Trust's restored S&D 7F locomotive, No. 53808 - formerly S&D No. 88. The new…
New S&D calendar and Ivo Peters Christmas Cards available now
Don't miss our very popular S&D calendar – it has a separate page and photo for each month and is still only £5.95, so great value – plus our Christmas Cards featuring a 1954 photo…