In the first 15 years of its life as a heritage line, steam on the West Somerset Railway underwent a remarkable transformation, from humble industrials to stars from the National Collection.

Overhauls, restorations and running notes

T WO OF the last locomotives from ‘Collection ...

Destined for display in The Engine House at ...

THE WESTERN Loco Association has said a further in-depth assessment of D1048 Western Lady means it could be in a position to start one of its engines ‘soon.’ The good news comes in a roundabout way. A

While several locomotives with Somerset & Dorset links have survived into preservation, two of the line’s biggest survivors, ‘7Fs’ Nos. 53808 and 53809 will be missing this anniversary due to overhauls.