WSRA station signs project moves forward

WSRA station signs project moves forward

The first replica  GWR (B&E Railway) station sign has been cast in iron by the Northfield Foundry, Brixham. Image shows the initial sign in its raw state, ex mould. 2 signs have been ordered for DUNSTER and a further 3 signs will be cast for WATCHET following a...
WSRA Trustee meeting report 14 December 2021

WSRA Trustee meeting report 14 December 2021

The WSRA Trustees met on Tuesday 14th December via TEAMS.  Amongst the items discussed were: Minutes of the Previous meeting – on 9th November were approved and are available for members to view in the members section of this website. Covered Accommodation – GG...
New WSR TV team release their first video

New WSR TV team release their first video

Following a great response to our call out for volunteers a new WSR TV team has been formed.  They are a group of people with great skills, experience and enthusiasm and of course a love of the railway. The first video to be released is a short promotional for the...
WSRA Trustee meeting report 14 December 2021

WSRA Trustee meeting report 9 November 2021

The WSRA Trustees met on Tuesday 9th November at Bishops Lydeard Station.  Amongst the items discussed were:       Minutes of the Previous meeting – on 12th October were approved and are available for members to view in the members section of this website....
WSRA Trustee meeting report 14 December 2021

WSRA extends FREE volunteer membership

The year 2021 marks 50 years of the WSRA supporting the railway and we think that’s worth celebrating. The Trustees have agreed to extend the  FREE membership offer for working volunteers right up until the end of 2021.  The offer is for 1 year’s complementary...
WSR releases more ‘WINTERLIGHTS’ dates

WSR releases more ‘WINTERLIGHTS’ dates

Due to popular demand, the West Somerset Railway (WSR) has announced additional dates for its new Winterlights service. In addition to the WSR’s traditional ‘Santa Express’ daytime services from Bishops Lydeard to Williton, which are now fully sold out, a new series...