Somerset railway declares its Summer Diesel Festival a resounding success Posted on June 18, 2024 by Guest authors The Summer Diesel Festival at the West Somerset Railway was a resounding success, with sales up 10% in comparison with last year’s festival.
Bishops Lydeard Class 52 D1015 Diesel and Electric Preservation Group Norton Fitzwarren Rail News Somerset standard gauge West Somerset Railway Western Champion Williton Class 52 is first guest locomotive announced for Somerset diesel festival Guest authors March 13, 2025 0 The West Somerset Railway has announced the first guest locomotive to appear at its Summer Diesel Festival from 5th to 7th June.
Bishops Lydeard GWR 'Castle' No. 5029 'Nunney Castle' LSWR T3 No. 563 Norton Fitzwarren Rail News Somerset standard gauge West Somerset Railway Steam locomotive 5029 Nunney Castle set for West Somerset Gala Guest authors August 19, 2025 0 The West Somerset Railway has announced an exciting line-up of locomotives for its Autumn Steam Weekend from 17th to 19th October.
Bishops Lydeard BR Class 45 No. 45108 Class 45 Minehead Norton Fitzwarren Rail News Somerset standard gauge West Somerset Railway Class 45 locomotive to visit the West Somerset Railway Guest authors March 14, 2025 0 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.
The Summer Diesel Festival at the West Somerset Railway was a resounding success, with sales up 10% in comparison with last year’s festival.