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The Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust is dedicated to all matters
relating to the Somerset & Dorset
Joint Railway (SDJR) and its associated undertakings.
As
well as collating information about the history of the line, the
Trust is very active in keeping the spirit of the S&D alive with
its extensive Museum and facilities at
Washford on the West Somerset Railway.
The Trust regularly
hosts SDJR related meetings and
events.
S&D to star in Stur (again!)

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22/06/08 Midsummer at Midsomer
08/06/08 Special Train Success
02/06/08 O Gauge Evercreech New Model Railway Display
20/05/08 Andy scoops the pool!
17/05/08 Bath Green Park wins!
06/05/08 Trust makes a splash at Glastonbury
04/05/08 Trust features at major model exhibition
30/04/08 Cardiff to Paris-Via Burnham on Sea!
27/04/08 88 stars at Open Day
18/04/08 North Dorset Trailway
14/04/08 Mike Beale's article to be part of Somerset Life!
08/04/08 88 to star at Open Day
07/04/08 Postal Sales List updated
07/04/08 Swift #17 (for SDRT members only)
15/03/08 Cardiff to Paris-Via Burnham on Sea!
30/03/08 Bulletin #248 Spring 2008 [2.85MB] (for SDRT members only)
26/02/08 88 To Celebrate Severn Valley Reopening
19/02/08 S&P Crane Examination
11/02/08 Two S&D Trusts benefit by £36,000 each from member's legacy
12/01/08 150th anniversary of the Somerset & Dorset Railway
16/01/08 Annual Model Railway Display 2008
08/01/08
Bulletin
#247 Winter 2007 [2.67MB] (for SDRT members only)
Full news listing here.
Last Updated Monday 30th June 2008
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The Trust's saddletank Kilmersdon will be shunting in Washford yard during the weekend
For further information, click here
| EVENTS, MEETINGS, MUSEUM & PROJECTS |
The Museum & Shop Shop & Museum open:
2008
March 8/9, 13-16, 21-24 : WSR Spring Galas & Easter
May 3-5 : Spring bank holiday weekend
Daily from May 24 until October 5
October 25/26 : WSR Autumn Gala
December 28/29 : WSR Winter Steam Festival
Opening subject to availability of volunteers. If you are planning a special visit, it is advisable to check before travelling. Please telephone 01984 640869 on the day.
Volunteers still needed - members click here to help
West Somerset Railway timetable here.
| SPECIAL DATES FOR YOUR DIARY |
July 5/6 WSR Family Weekend, with Kilmersdon in steam.
July 15 Meeting regarding the future of the Railway Arches at Blandford Forum. 7.30pm The Corn Exchange, Blandford Forum
July 27 Gartell Light Railway, Yenston, Somerset: Steam Show 2008 (including Trust stand)
August 4 Blandford Model Railway Society - Trackbed walk to "The Milldown" starts at 7pm Somerfield carpark - returns to Blandford Museum - All Invited!
September 20 Filton High School, Bristol 1030 - 1530: Bristol Railway Collectors' Fair (including Trust stand)
November 19 Thorncombe Village Hall, near Chard, 1930: Illustrated talk by Mike Beale "150 years of the S&D"
AREA GROUP MEETINGS all welcome
Click here for details
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