80064 BOILER GOES TO LANCASHIRE
Monday February 9th saw another step forward with the restoration of B.R. Standard 4MT 2-6-4T when the boiler left a muddy yard at Williton for work to be carried out at Riley and Son. This another important stage along the way to the target of a 2028 return to...
THE ASSOCIATION SPONSORS VICTOR’s RETURN
The West Somerset Railway Association is delighted to be sponsoring the return of Bagnall Saddle tank 2996 for the WSR’s Golden Jubilee Weekend of March 28th and 29th. Fifty years ago and carrying the name “Victor” it worked the first round trips on the West...
JACQUIE GREEN RETIRES AS WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY ASSOCIATION GENERAL MANAGER
After being in post for over a decade as the General Manager of the West Somerset Railway Association Jacquie Green is retiring from the role. Many members of the WSRA and the wider West Somerset Railway community will be sorry to learn of the news, which has been...
WSRA Steam Rally 2026 – A well earned Pause and a Year of Renewal
The WSRA has taken the positive decision to pause the 2026 Rally, giving our incredible volunteers a well-earned year’s break after their tireless commitment and enthusiasm over recent years. Just like Glastonbury, a ‘fallow year’ provides a valuable opportunity for...