http://www.wsr.org.uk West Somerset Railway News en-gb Sat, 06 Sep 2008 16:01:25 GMT http://www.wsr.org.uk/images/wsrorguk.jpg http://www.wsr.org.uk/ http://www.wsr.org.uk/news.htm#0729 All WSRA members to be given the opportunity to comment on the offer, from the South Devon Railway, to purchase locomotive GWR 0-6-0PT no 6412 in its present unrestored state. Sat, 6 Sep 2008 16:00:00 GMT http://www.wsr.org.uk/news.htm#0728 The West Somerset Railway offers a range of one and two day courses to realise your ambition and make long held dreams become reality. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 18:00:00 GMT http://www.wsr.org.uk/news.htm#0727 Mark Smith, who around the end of September takes over as Chairman of the West Somerset Railway Plc, is holding a series of meetings with WSR workers. Thu, 4 Sep 2008 18:00:00 GMT http://www.wsr.org.uk/news.htm#0726 The West Somerset Railway had a very busy August, eventually carrying 42,425 passengers compared with 42,393 in 2007. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.wsr.org.uk/news.htm#0725 Volunteers are being sought for three forthcoming tasks. Wed, 3 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.wsr.org.uk/news.htm#0724 The group behind GWR 2-6-2T no 5542 have acquired another item of rolling stock. Mon, 1 Sep 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://www.wsr.org.uk/news.htm#0723 A unique chance to burn some calories and help secure the future of our railway heritage. Sun, 31 Aug 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.wsr.org.uk/news.htm#0722 New volunteers will be very welcome at the next work party of the Toplight 3639 working group on Saturday 13 September. Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:00:00 GMT http://www.wsr.org.uk/news.htm#0721 Look out for Minehead Station on Channel 5 on 3 September. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT http://www.wsr.org.uk/news.htm#0720 Protecting the ageing heritage carriages have received a boost following a donation from a popular steam railway mazazine - the donation will help provide made-to-measure tarpaulins which will keep the elements at bay until the carriages are safely stored. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.wsr.org.uk/news.htm#0719 The West Somerset Railway had its best-ever August Bank Holiday Weekend with a total of 4,922 passengers travelling on the trains over the three days 23-25 August. Wed 27 Aug 2008 11:00:00 GMT http://www.wsr.org.uk/news.htm#0718 Enjoy First Class travel and great food during the forthcoming Autumn Steam Gala. Sun 24 Aug 2008 21:00:00 GMT http://www.wsr.org.uk/news.htm#0716 Mark Smith is to be the new Chairman of the West Somerset Railway, taking over from Chris Austin who is retiring from the Board after five years as Chairman. Thu 21 Aug 2008 13:02:00 GMT http://www.wsr.org.uk/news.htm#0715 Down the years Pete Waterman has been a regular visitor to the West Somerset Railway Steam Galas. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:02:00 GMT http://www.wsr.org.uk/news.htm#0714 Seats on the special steam service to the Swing Band Evening on the evening of Saturday23 August have sold out but it will still be possible to pay an admission charge and come on the platform at Minehead Station. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:01:00 GMT http://www.wsr.org.uk/news.htm#0713 Volunteers from the West Somerset Steam Railway Trust have spend two days on a roof in Crewe. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:01:00 GMT http://www.wsr.org.uk/news.htm#0712 Maybach music returns once more to the West Somerset Railway. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:01:00 GMT http://www.wsr.org.uk/news.htm#0711 A new record was set on Friday when the free bus service from Dunster Station to Dunster Steep car park for the annual Dunster Show carried a total of 481 passengers. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:01:00 GMT http://www.wsr.org.uk/news.htm#0710 The Steam Railway magazine is sponsoring the Heritage Carriages Project at the West Somerset Railway by supporting the Benefit Launch Train on Wednesday 24 September 2008. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:00:00 GMT