Williton Station News

29/10/2026

There’s always something to see at Williton Station and today it’s not train related.

27/09/2026

So nice to see 4110 back running trains to Minehead after over 60 years! Here she is crossing paths with another visitor, 41313, at Williton, framed by the former Trowbridge footbridge.

Looking forward to more action tomorrow, including double-headed ‘Manors’ in the morning.

All the details are on our website https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/events/view/autumn-steam-weekend-25th-27th-september-2026

25/09/2026

The Autumn 2026 Gala is underway please come and visit our station and meet our wonderful volunteer team.

19/09/2026

We have just had a prestigious visitor pass through the station, Flying Scotsman.

60103 will be returning from Minehead later this afternoon. As you see she is an impressive sight to behold. Come and witness her for real.

17/09/2026

A message from Williton Station Volunteer, Bill Johnson

I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to everyone who helped me following the unfortunate theft of my Royal Mail Coach from my static diorama at Williton
Station a few weeks ago.
As many of you know, I have created a model display of Williton Station, complete with model engines, coaches and figures. It is something I have put a great deal of time, care and love into creating, and it brings me so much pleasure to share it with visitors and fellow volunteers.
When I discovered that someone had taken my Royal Mail Coach from the display, I was absolutely sick to my stomach. I was deep that someone could simply pinch something that meant so much to me.
But then something truly wonderful happened.
Within just a few days, my fellow volunteers and visitors to the station rallied around and came to my aid.
People very kindly gave me an assortment of Royal Mail Coaches to help replace the one that had been stolen.
I was absolutely gobsmacked by the generosity and kindness shown to me. I honestly cannot put into words how much it meant to receive such wonderful support from so many lovely people.
Your kindness not only helped restore my diorama to what it is today, but it also helped restore my faith in the human spirit and the goodness of people.

THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.
Every time I look at my Royal Mail Coaches, I will remember not only the railway history they represent, but also the wonderful people who helped me when I needed it.
My diorama now represents friendship, kindness, generosity and the wonderful human spirit.
Thank you all so very much for helping me restore my display and, more importantly, for restoring my faith in the kindness of people.
With heartfelt thanks and appreciation.

14/09/2026

14/09/2026

Further to the Forties Weekend, we received a number of forms from people who had experience of the evacuation to Williton, or the experience of their relatives. Thank you very much for doing so - we will be in touch!

14/09/2026

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13/09/2026

We've all had a great Forties Weekend. A big thank you to Charlotte and Phil for all of their hard work. If you came to see us, thank you, and we look forward to seeing you next year!