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Three industrial steam locomotives at West Somerset Railway’s Autumn Steam Weekend

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  • October 14, 2025
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This weekend’s Autumn Steam Weekend at the West Somerset Railway will feature three locomotives that spent much of their lives in industrial service.

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Three industrial steam locomotives at West Somerset Railway’s Autumn Steam Weekend

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  • October 14, 2025
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This weekend’s Autumn Steam Weekend at the West Somerset Railway will feature three locomotives that spent much of their lives in industrial service.

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West Somerset Railway to celebrate since two Hymeks saved for preservation

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  • August 17, 2025
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On the August Bank Holiday weekend, the West Somerset Railway will celebrate the 50th anniversary of purchasing Hymek No. D7017.

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Flying Scotsman Returns to the West Somerset Railway

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  • June 24, 2025
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From Monday, 28th June, the West Somerset Railway will see its first trains hauled by a special, world-famous locomotive.

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Steam locomotive 7029 Clun Castle to pass through Bristol this Saturday

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  • May 30, 2025
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7029 Clun Castle will be hauling The Whistling Ghost this Saturday (31st May 2025) between Birmingham and Bishops Lydeard.

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Class 45 locomotive to visit the West Somerset Railway

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  • March 14, 2025
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Class 45 No. 45108 will be making a welcome return to the West Somerset Railway for its Summer Diesel Festival at the beginning of June.

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Steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas set for West Somerset Railway visit

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  • December 27, 2024
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The West Somerset Railway has announced that LMS Jubilee No. 45596 Bahamas will visit them for their Spring Steam Gala. Taking place between the 2nd…

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Steam locomotive to pass through Reading this Saturday

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  • July 19, 2024
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LMS Black 5 No. 44871 is to pass through Reading this Saturday (20th July) as it hauls a special to Minehead.

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West Somerset Railway announce a Grange Manor Hall weekend

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  • June 22, 2024
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The West Somerset Railway (WSR) will be holding an extra event for enthusiasts at the end of July.

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Somerset railway declares its Summer Diesel Festival a resounding success

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  • June 18, 2024
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The Summer Diesel Festival at the West Somerset Railway was a resounding success, with sales up 10% in comparison with last year’s festival.

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