WSRA News
WSRA Trustee resignation
The WSRA Trustees have, with regret, accepted the resignation of Robin White as Trustee with immediated effect. Robin has been volunteering on the West Somerset Railway for over 40 years. Her contributions are many and varied and include operational duties such as...
Quantock Belle GALA breakfast tickets go on sale
The West Somerset Railway is delighted to announce that the Quantock Belle Gala Breakfasts are back for the Autumn Steam GALA on 1st - 3rd October 2021. A full english breakfast will be available on the following departures: Friday 1 October 2021 9.35am Bishops...
WSRA Trustee meeting report 14 September 2021
The WSRA Trustees met on Tuesday 14th September at Bishops Lydeard. Amongst the items discussed were: Minutes of the Previous meeting in August and also the additional meeting after the AGM were approved and are available for members to view in the members section...
WSR announces new ‘WINTERLIGHTS’ experience
A new series of 14 ‘Winterlights’ evening trains will be run with the steam loco and carriages lit up, plus there will be some festive visual displays along the line to see during the journey from Bishops Lydeard to Crowcombe. ‘Winterlights’ services will run from...
WSRA Trustee meeting report 10 August 2021
The WSRA Trustees met on Tuesday 10th August at Bishops Lydeard. Amongst the items discussed were: Minutes of the Previous meeting in July and also the additional meeting to sign off the annual accounts were approved and are available for members to view in the...
WSRA Trustee meeting report 13 July 2021
The WSRA Trustees met on Tuesday 13th July by remote conference call. Amongst the items discussed were: Minutes of the Previous meeting in June were approved and are available for members to view in the members section of this website. B&E Station Signs –The...
WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY GETS ON BOARD ‘LOVE YOUR RAILWAY’ NATION-WIDE CAMPAIGN
The 20-mile West Somerset Railway (WSR) is joining fellow heritage railways next week all over the country from as far afield as Cornwall, Suffolk, North Wales, North East Scotland and Northern Ireland in a new nationwide campaign to raise greater awareness of...
Two Small GALA events planned for 2021
The West Somerset Railway (WSR) Gala Planning Team is pleased to announce that two small gala events are being planned for September and October 2021 as Government Covid restrictions are hopefully further eased. These will be the first enthusiast gala events held at...
Can you help make a difference?
Can you work with a diverse group of people to achieve a common aim? Can you be objective in decision making, whilst retaining a passion for the WSR? The WSRA needs Trustees with skills and experience in marketing & PR, IT and digital technologies, and...
Could you be a Trustee?
Do you believe in the future of our wonderful railway? Would you like to make a difference? Can you work with a diverse group of people to achieve a common aim? Can you be objective in decision making, whilst retaining a passion for the WSR? The WSRA is looking for...