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West Somerset Railway release update after track issues caused Flying Scotsman cancellation

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July 12, 2025
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The West Somerset Railway has released an update after they had to cancel Flying Scotsman services today, 11th July 2025. A trackwork incident was found…

HST to run on the West Somerset Railway this weekend

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July 2, 2025
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On the 5th July, visitors to the West Somerset Railway can have the opportunity to travel on a HST set.

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.

Train Sim World 5 helps Thomas celebrate his 80th birthday

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May 31, 2025
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For the 80th Anniversary of Thomas & Friends, a Train Sim World 5 Expansion of the visit by Thomas to the West Somerset Railway has been released.

Firebox appeal launched for steam locomotive No. 7822 Foxcote Manor

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May 30, 2025
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The Foxcote Manor Society (FMS) has launched a new appeal to raise funds to manufacture and fit a new firebox to the locomotive.

Steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman to visit the West Somerset Railway

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April 17, 2025
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World-famous locomotive, Flying Scotsman, is set to haul trains on the West Somerset Railway later this year. An agreement has been signed between the railway…

Class 52 locomotive to visit Plymouth this May

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April 9, 2025
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Locomotive D1015 ‘Western Champion’ is to haul The South Devon Explorer from Birmingham to Plymouth and back on Saturday 10 May.

Steam locomotive 11456 set for Somerset visit

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April 4, 2025
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The West Somerset Railway has announced that LMS 0-6-0 No. 11456 will be visiting them for their Spring Steam Gala.

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.

Class 52 is first guest locomotive announced for Somerset diesel festival

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March 13, 2025
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The West Somerset Railway has announced the first guest locomotive to appear at its Summer Diesel Festival from 5th to 7th June.