On the evening of Thursday 20 January, solicitors acting for respectively, the West Somerset Railway plc and the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust Ltd, concluded negotiations which had been in progress for well over a…
Today, our Washford site volunteers and spouses enjoyed a Christmas Lunch at the Valiant Soldier pub in nearby Roadwater. Despite the gradual winding-down of the site, restoration and maintenance work continues on those vehicles and…
On Saturday 11 December, former S&D footplate staff met at the Red Lion pub, Wellsway, Bath. One of the topics of discussion was a book of their collected memories, which is in progress. Around the…
The Trust’s S&D 7F No. 53808 setting off with a Watercress Line steam illuminations service through the light dusting of snow on Sunday evening, 28 November. You may also find this video of interest: https://youtu.be/_5Bxo3nAmXY [Photo…
Continuing with the relocation of stock from our site at Washford, our 1956-built Brake Gangwayed (BG) coach emerged into the sun earlier this week and left for the Watercress Line where it will provide additional…
Following a long Trust tradition, a wreath was laid at the S&DJR Highbridge Works war memorial in Southwell Gardens, Highbridge. The memorial lists not only the 13 staff who did not survive the war, but…
At a recent meeting of the Trust Directors, it was agreed to close the Progressing Our Future Appeal. This appeal, and its predecessor Safeguarding Our Future, have raised over £46,000, including Gift Aid, since launching…
Here’s a selection of photos taken on Friday 1 October and on the Sunday in varying weather conditions. The Trust’s No. 53808 naturally features, along with No. 34092 which was named City of Wells at…
On Saturday 2 October, the 1.35 pm departure from Alresford was a recreation of the Pines Express with 10 carriages hauled by Nos. 80151 – on hire from the Bluebell Railway – and No. 34092…
The weather’s due to brighten up later on today (Friday) so it’s a good time to visit the Watercress Line gala – pre-booked tickets are still on sale. Make sure you visit the Alresford goods…