George Tucker
His S&D colleagues have today announced the sad news of the passing of George Tucker on Sunday 2 September. George was 100 years old and the oldest surviving S&D driver. His funeral is at Haycombe…
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Great video featuring 53808 on a London-Minehead special
Here's a great video featuring several minutes of footage of our S&D 7F No. 53808 in action hauling 10 carriages. The train was the West Somerset Steam Express from London Paddington to Minehead on 18…
Unique first-numbered books signed by Prince Michael, Phil Collins and others – on sale!
Seven S&D No.1, first-in-series books signed by Prince Michael of Kent, Phil Collins, Michael Eavis, Tony Christie… and S&D staff are now on sale! He's very much a legend of pop music and has seen…
Summer steam activity at Washford
West Country class 34046 'Braunton' is currently appearing as 34052 'Lord Dowding' and looked magnificent when pictured passing our museum and workshops at Washford on Tuesday 21st August. 34046 will be seen in this guise…
Photos from the Norton Fitzwarren Steam Rally
Here is a selection of photos from the Saturday at the Steam Rally. Respectively, they show: – A general view of the platform at Norton Fitzwarren. – S&D Coach 4, built in 1886 and fully…
S&DRT at Norton Fitzwarren Steam Rally, 4-5 August
The sight of our S&D 7F No. 53808 on the Severn Coast Express – a service for exhibitors – is a reminder that this weekend it's the steam rally at Norton Fitzwarren! www.steamrally.org.uk We have…
Summer walk & cycle ride to reveal the history of the Bridgwater branch
This August, Dave Bown, a local historian and author of books on the S&D's Bridgwater branch line will be leading both a walk and a cycle ride exploring the route of the branch. On Thursday…
Trust seeks new Company Secretary
Could you help us with building on the Trust's achievements for the future? The Trust is seeking a Company Secretary – this would suit someone with admin. experience; a retired Town Clerk, perhaps. If this…
Trust presents Bath – Midford tablet to mark former S&D driver’s 100th year
Trust presents Bath – Midford tablet to mark former S&D driver’s 100th year from Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust on Vimeo. George Tucker, the oldest surviving S&D steam driver, had been expected to be on…
Trust awarded £15K in resilience funding
Today, Wednesday 20 June, we have received the news that our application for £15,000 of resilience funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund has been successful. This is fantastic news as this will enable us to…