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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

West Somerset Railway set to overhaul boiler for Carnarvon steam locomotive

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December 25, 2024
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The Worcester Locomotive Society has announced that an agreement has been reached that will see the boiler for Kitson ‘Carnarvon’ overhauled at Williton Works. Leaky…

Somerset based steam locomotive withdrawn from service

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November 22, 2024
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Jonathan Jones-Pratt has announced that GWR Pannier No. 9466 has been withdrawn from service for the foreseeable future. After various repairs were completed to the…

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.

161 year old steam locomotive set for Somerset visit

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June 14, 2024
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The West Somerset Railway has announced that Furness Railway No. 20 will be visiting them for their week long celebrations to mark the 150th Anniversary of the opening of the line between Watchet and Minehead.

West Somerset Railway sees 50% increase in passenger numbers to gala

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May 9, 2024
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This year’s Spring Steam Spectacular at the West Somerset Railway saw a 50 percent increase in visitor numbers compared with last year’s event.