WSRA News
80064 BOILER ARRIVES SAFELY AT RILEYS
80064'S boiler arrived safely at Rileys in Lancashire on Tuesday February 10th.
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...
WSRA secures coop Local Community Funding
WSRA is thrilled to have been selected to participate in another 12 months funding partnership with the coop Local Community Fund. The partnership runs for 12 months from 19 October 2025 until 17 October 2026. WSRA support from the coop Local Community Fund will go...
WSRA Chair appeals for more Trustees
WSRA Chair, Geoff Garfield asks "Can you help the West Somerset Railway Association?" The WSRA is a membership charity that has been supporting the heritage of the West Somerset Railway for over 50 years. Over recent years we have: Purchased rail, ballast &...
WSRA support for Winter Works on the railway
The WSR PLC has issued a press release thanking supporting organisations for their help over the winter months. The press release reads: A total of just under £200,000 has been contributed to important renovation and maintenance work on the West Somerset Railway...
WSRA Staff Opportunities
The WSRA is offering two exciting staff opportunities for enthusiastic and talented people to join our team for the 2025 season.Community Engagement Coordinator The WSRA has secured funding for a Community Engagement Coordinator for the 2025 season. The key purposes...
WSRA Trustee meeting report 13 January 2025
The WSRA Trustees met on Monday 13 January by Teams. Amongst the items discussed were: Previous Meeting – The minutes of the previous meeting on 09 December were approved as an accurate record and are available for members to read in the members area of this...