Here is a selection of photos of our locomotive, 53808, working on the WSR. Please note that this page is gradually being expanded.

The loco was based on the WSR from the completion of restoration in 1987 up until August 2020.


SDJR 2-8-0 no 53808 climbs towards Washford at the Playing Field on 30 December 2019.

© Alan Turner

SDJR 2-8-0 no 53808 climbs towards Washford at the Playing Field on 30 December 2019.

© Alan Turner

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The view from the footplate of WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 on the approach to Crowcombe Heathfield on 29 December 2019. No 53808 waits with a Down train.

© Tim Edmonds

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The view from the footplate of WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 on the approach to Crowcombe Heathfield on 29 December 2019. No 53808 waits with a Down train.

© Tim Edmonds
SDJR 7F 2-8-0 no 53808 waits at Crowcombe Heathfield on 29 December 2018.

© Harry McConnell

SDJR 7F 2-8-0 no 53808 waits at Crowcombe Heathfield on 29 December 2018.

© Harry McConnell

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SDJR 7F 2-8-0 no 53808 waits at Crowcombe Heathfield on 29 December 2018.

© Harry McConnell

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SDJR 7F 2-8-0 no 53808 waits at Crowcombe Heathfield on 29 December 2018.

© Harry McConnell

Raising steam: SDJR 2-8-0 no 53808 and Crosville's Sentinel steam bus Elizabeth at Minehead on 24 March 2018.

© Tim Edmonds

Raising steam: SDJR 2-8-0 no 53808 and Crosville’s Sentinel steam bus Elizabeth at Minehead on 24 March 2018.

© Tim Edmonds

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http://www.wsr.org.uk/cgi-bin/snap.cgi?h=Snapshot&p=2018/03/259

SDJR 2-8-0 no 53808 collects the Brake Van on 22 March 2018 after the latter was turned.

© Colin Harris

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http://www.wsr.org.uk/cgi-bin/snap.cgi?h=Snapshot&p=2018/03/187

SDJR 2-8-0 no 53808 collects the Brake Van on 22 March 2018 after the latter was turned.

© Colin Harris
SDJR 7F 2-8-0 nos 53808 and 53809 cross Sea Lane on 28 April 2017.

© Bob Woodland

SDJR 7F 2-8-0 nos 53808 and 53809 cross Sea Lane on 28 April 2017.

© Bob Woodland

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http://www.wsr.org.uk/cgi-bin/snap.cgi?h=Snapshot&p=2017/04/195

SDJR 7F 2-8-0 nos 53808 and 53809 at Bicknoller Bridge on 28 April 2017.

© Martin Southwood

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http://www.wsr.org.uk/cgi-bin/snap.cgi?h=Snapshot&p=2017/04/186

SDJR 7F 2-8-0 nos 53808 and 53809 at Bicknoller Bridge on 28 April 2017.

© Martin Southwood
LMS 0-6-0 no 43924 and SDJR 2-8-0 no 53808 with the 12.37pm Norton Fitzwarren to Minehead at Marsh Common on 28 April 2017.

© Tim Edmonds

LMS 0-6-0 no 43924 and SDJR 2-8-0 no 53808 with the 12.37pm Norton Fitzwarren to Minehead at Marsh Common on 28 April 2017.

© Tim Edmonds

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SDJR 7F 2-8-0 no 53808 at Churchlands on 27 April 2017.

© Andrew Ponsford (LSP no 100)

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http://www.wsr.org.uk/cgi-bin/snap.cgi?h=Snapshot&p=2017/05/041

SDJR 7F 2-8-0 no 53808 at Churchlands on 27 April 2017.

© Andrew Ponsford (LSP no 100)
LMS 0-6-0 no 43924 and SDJR 2-8-0 no 53808 leaving Crowcombe Heathfield on 28 April 2017.

© Mark Kirby

LMS 0-6-0 no 43924 and SDJR 2-8-0 no 53808 leaving Crowcombe Heathfield on 28 April 2017.

© Mark Kirby

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SDJR 2-8-0 nos 53808 and 53809 pull into Williton on 28 April 2017.

© Ian Robins

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http://www.wsr.org.uk/cgi-bin/snap.cgi?h=Snapshot&p=2017/04/242

SDJR 2-8-0 nos 53808 and 53809 pull into Williton on 28 April 2017.

© Ian Robins