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…
Peter Judd has advised the Trust that his father, George, sadly passed away in the early hours of Wednesday morning. George had been suffering from cancer for many years but this did not stop him…