WSRA News
WSRA purchases original Washford East Ground Frame Sign
The WSRA has purchased the original Washford East Ground Frame Sign for the railway. The sign was purchased at auction by Rob Doidge who brought it to the WSR Spring Steam Gala where it was noticed by the Stations Lead Alan Smithers. Alan then took steps to verify the...
WSRA Trustee meeting report 10 May 2022
The WSRA Trustees met on Tuesday 10th May at Bishops Lydeard and via TEAMS. Amongst the items discussed were: Minutes of the Previous meeting - on 12th April were approved and are available for members to view in the members section of this website. Steam Rally –...
WSRA Trustee meeting report 12 April 2022
The WSRA Trustees met on Tuesday 12th April at Bishops Lydeard and via TEAMS. Amongst the items discussed were: Minutes of the Previous meeting - on 8th March were approved and are available for members to view in the members section of this website. Diversity and...
WSRA Trustee meeting report 8 March 2022
The WSRA Trustees met on Tuesday 8th March via TEAMS. Amongst the items discussed were: Minutes of the Previous meeting - on 8th February were approved and are available for members to view in the members section of this website. 4160 Ltd – Trustees were advised that...
WSRA Journal wins HRA award
The West Somerset Railway Association are delighted that their Journal has won the prestigious Heritage Railway Association 2022 award for best internal communications. This means that the Journal has been recognised as the top members’ magazine in the sector, which...
WSRA Inspection Saloon
Last month the WSRA reached agreement with the Pontypool and Blaenavon Heritage Railway to loan the Hawksworth designed inspection saloon to them for a period of 3 years. Unfortunately departure was delayed due to a number of factors related to the recent storms but...
WSRA Chairman issues statement
27th February 2022 Dear Members, I am pleased to be able to make the following announcement: The WSRA have mutually agreed with Mr Crees and Mr Johnson an agreement which benefits the WSRA and Four One Six O Ltd, enabling the Charity and the Company to move...
WSRA Trustee meeting report 8 February 2022
The WSRA Trustees met on Tuesday 8th February via TEAMS. Amongst the items discussed were: Minutes of the Previous meeting - on 11th January were approved and are available for members to view in the members section of this website. B&E Station Signs – Trustees...
WSRA launches ‘Buy a bag of Ballast’ campaign
Each winter the WSR Infrastructure team undertakes a programme of work on the track. This includes everything from a complete relay of a section of track to spot repairs. Repairs are also carried out throughtout the year, as necessary. For all of this work they need...
WSRA Journal shortlisted for HRA Award
The WSRA Journal has been shortlisted for an HRA award in the category of Communications - Internal. The Journal is a quarterly publication for WSRA members. The first Journal was issued in 1978 and evolved from a previous monthly newsletter to members. The Journal...