West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust

12/06/2026

BLUE ANCHOR MUSEUM'S ANNIE, THE WORLD WAR TWO CHILD EVACUEE MANNEQUIN, has return after her travels. 👏 She was discovered missing after the recent Diesel Festival. Anne Thomas TTI and Mike Thompson Guard were asked to bring her back from Minehead to Blue Anchor as a mystery wheelchair passenger.

She is now reunited with her mother and again greets visitors to the Museum so be sure to say hello and welcome her back to Blue Anchor. 👋 You might ask if she enjoyed the trip, but she might be a wee bit vague as to where and when given perhaps what she was up to!!😂

Blue Anchor Museum is open on all days the West Somerset Railway is Running as is the Museum at Bishops Lydeard. Add to your complete visitor exsperince by stoping off at each museum and saver the history of our great railway and it's people and comunnities.❤️

More information here:
https://www.wsrht.co.uk
https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/calendar

📷Claire Godfrey

03/06/2026

📣 ANOTHER CHANCE TO TRAVEL ON A PIECE OF RAILWAY HISTORY in RESTORED COLLETT CARRIAGE 6705 part of SET 'E' @ the WSR SUMMER DIESEL FESTIVAL ❗️SATURDAY 6TH JUNE ONLY❗️see Time Table here:�https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/uploads/dg_saturday_2026_v2.pdf
It will be operated between Bishops Lydeard and Norton Fitzwarren

ℹ️ Collett 1938 Standard Stock was a series of Great Western Railway passenger coaches built in 1938, characterized by their high-waist design and large windows. These coaches were known for their durability and were a popular choice for both main line and excursion services. The Collett 1938 Stock represents a significant chapter in the history of Great Western Railway passenger coaches. The West Somerset railway Heritage Trust is proud to have been able to restore this coach to its former glory so it may continue that history for many years to come.
➡️support our work become a member of the Trust by going to:https://www.wsrht.co.uk/.../uploads/2024/08/Membership.pdf

📷 Trust Archive Images

02/06/2026

🔜 2 days to the WSR Summer Diesel Festival book here: https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/events/view/summer-diesel-festival-2026... ▶️ whilst there why not TAKE SOME 🕛TIME TO 💧DROP IN THE GAUGE MUSEUMS @ BISHOPS LYDEARD on platform 1 and ANCHOR MUSEUM on the down platform as part of your plans .

LYDEARD🚶🚶‍♀️ walk through history via a very special coach GWR 9038 built in 1897 to carry First Class passengers between Paddington and the port of Fishguard and the Irish ferry. BUY A SOUVENIR IN the shop to remind you of your visit. On the upper level visit the GUAGUE JUNCTION MODEL RAILWAY LAYOUT.

ANCHOR sat Hi 👋to the lady and child who are waiting for the train to Minehead. Walk around and read the social history of the WSR line from Taunton to Minehead - “The Seaside Line”.🏖️ 👀 an original Edmundson 🎫 Ticket Printing machine. Such tickets were last printed on the WSR for BR in 1987. Look up to see an array of railway lamps. Great stop off point also close to the seaside

Come and enjoy,🎉 🤣 for everyone❤️

📷 Chris Darke, Ian Camp, Trust Archive images

02/06/2026

WSRHT Articles of Association

WSRHT Articles of Association The West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Articles of Association (President amended only) June 2026 Please click the image to view

WSRHT Articles of Association The West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust Articles of Association revised June 2026 Please click the image to view Articles of Association

29/05/2026

📢 Board Meeting Update
The West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust has published the minutes from our meeting held May 2026.

https://www.wsrht.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/WSRHT-Board-minutes-20th-May-202667-1.pdf

👉 Read the full update here below or in our bio.

24/05/2026

Whist your at the WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY GAUGE MUSEUM at Bishops Lydeard Station be sure to ⛏️⬆️ some useful SAVIOUR ITEMS from our range including:
>Slate Coasters engraved with 9038 carriage logo and Gauge Museum
>Peter 's Railway Books
>Pauline Hazelwood True Engine Stories
>Peter Barnfield Cards:
>WSRHT Beanie
>WSRHT Baseball Cap
>WSRHT Sweatshirt
>WSRHT Gilets
>WSRHT Linen Tote Bag
>WSRHT Logo key ring
>9038 Key Ring
>Pin Badge

Something to remember your experience by😆
📷 Ian Camp, Chris Darke
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24/05/2026

Summer Diesel Festival 2026 at The West Somerset Railway

23/05/2026

Just under 2 weeks until the West Somerset Railway--- 🎊 DIESEL FESTIVAL 2026 🎊--- book here>>>> https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/events/view/summer-diesel-festival-2026

Whilst there DON’T MISS 🎯DROPPING INTO THE GAUGE MUSEUMS AT BISHOPS LYDEARD on platform 1 and at BLUE ANCHOR on the down platform as part of your plans .

At BISHOPS LYDEARD🚶🚶‍♀️ walk through a very special coach GWR 9038 built in 1897 to carry First Class passengers between Paddington and the port of Fishguard and the Irish ferry. On the upper level see the Gauge Junction model railway.

At BLUE ANCHOR Walk around and read the social history of the WSR line from Taunton to Minehead - “The Seaside Line”.🏖️ be sure to say hello 👋to the lady and child who are waiting for the train to Minehead. 👀 an original Edmundson 🎫 Ticket Printing machine. Such tickets were last printed on the WSR for BR in 1987. Look up to see an array of railway lamps.
Great stop off points also close to the seaside come and enjoy,🎉 🤣 for everyone❤️
📷 Ashley Harris

Summer Diesel Festival 2026 at The West Somerset Railway

22/05/2026

Just under 2 weeks until the West Somerset Railway--- 🎊 DIESEL FESTIVAL 2026 🎊--- book here>>>> https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/events/view/summer-diesel-festival-2026

Whilst there DON’T MISS 🎯DROPPING INTO THE GAUGE MUSEUMS AT BISHOPS LYDEARD on platform 1 and at BLUE ANCHOR on the down platform as part of your plans .

At BISHOPS LYDEARD🚶🚶‍♀️ walk through a very special coach GWR 9038 built in 1897 to carry First Class passengers between Paddington and the port of Fishguard and the Irish ferry. On the upper level see the Gauge Junction model railway.

At BLUE ANCHOR Walk around and read the social history of the WSR line from Taunton to Minehead - “The Seaside Line”.🏖️ be sure to say hello 👋to the lady and child who are waiting for the train to Minehead. 👀 an original Edmundson 🎫 Ticket Printing machine. Such tickets were last printed on the WSR for BR in 1987. Look up to see an array of railway lamps.
Great stop off points also close to the seaside come and enjoy,🎉 🤣 for everyone❤️
📷 Ashley Harris

21/05/2026