31 July 2019 Formerly an electrical engineer, Vic Whittaker started model engineering in 2004 with Great Western engines. He's made a BR standard in 5” gauge followed by a GWR King (Charles I) in 7¼”…
31 July 2019 This year's steam rally is the 32nd event and the Trust will be taking along a variety of historic vehicles and Caledonia Works 1219 will be there as well. Further event information…
19 July 2019 The Trust's sales stand will be at the Somerset Steam & Country show near Langport this weekend, 20/21 July. Come and browse a wide range of goods and if you are a member…
8 July 2019. Here is a selection of photos from the Annual Special Train with 53808. Most of the photos were taken at Minehead and include the former S&D staff who came to see 53808…
4 July 2019 A weekend with our S&D 7F, No. 53808 – 6/7 July: – On display at Washford on Saturday. – On our Annual Special Train on Sunday with late availability bookings…
20 June 2019 The Beer Festival shortly after opening on Thursday. [Photo by Dave Temple] The Beer Festival at Washford is on from today until Saturday, during the Diesel Gala. Why not drop in? More…
Ivo Peters' death on 7 June 1989 marked the end of an era, in S&D terms. On our Facebook page, we have a short clip with Ivo telling an amusing story about a visit to…
20 May 2019. Taking place during the Diesel Gala – from Thursday 20 June to Saturday 22 June – the Beer Festival will once again be held in the workshops at the Trust's base at…
2 May 2019 If you're a member of the Trust, don't forget the AGM which is on Saturday 4 May at Edington Village Hall, Somerset TA7 9HA. The hall is open at 12.00 noon with…
19 April 2019 The West Somerset Railway is once again running trains through Washford as from today – Good Friday – and our shop & museum are open… see the Facebook announcement below.