The Trust’s Company Secretary – an announcement
2 February 2021. The S&DRT is sorry to announce the resignation of Ms Abbie Onibonoje as Company Secretary effective 15th January 2021. Ms Onibonoje, who is also a Solicitor with a top law firm, has…
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Local campaigners to apply for a public Right of Way through the Winsor Hill Tunnels
11 January 2021. You may be aware that the Winsor Hill Tunnels, part of the Historical Railways Estate, were gated off a couple of years ago. Local campaigners would like to claim a public Right…
Model Railway Exhibition highlights video produced to coincide with the cancelled event this year
11 January 2021. Callum Willcox writes, “9th – 10th January 2021 would have seen the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust host it’s annual Model Railway Exhibition, at Edington Village Hall, Somerset. However, like many Model…
53808 and our PMV at the Steam Illuminations
19 December 2020. Here are two Trust assets with an important role in the Watercress Line's 'Steam Illuminations' – which are still bookable on various dates until 3 January. Next to the familiar sight of…
Roger Newman
The Trust very much regrets to record the passing of Roger Newman on 24 November. He had been unwell with Covid-19. Roger was a long-standing member of the Trust and in recent times had an…
53808 in steam at Ropley
27 November 2020. Our S&D 7F No. 53808 was in steam today to test a couple of minor jobs that have been carried out and this was followed by some shunting at Ropley. [Photos…
‘Progressing our Future’ appeal now exceeds £20,000
15 November 2020. We're delighted to announce this great milestone in our appeal to secure the Trust's future for another 50 years. Much more is still needed to support the movement of historic vehicles and…
Trust strengthens management team with two key appointments
12 November 2020. The Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust is pleased to announce two new, and important, additions to its management team. Company Secretary – Abbie Onibonoje Abbie has occupied several positions in…
Trust’s Parcels & Miscellaneous Van moves to the Watercress Line
On Monday 9 November, the Trust's Parcels & Miscellaneous Van (PMV) departed from Washford on its way to the Watercress Line. After some work has been carried out, the van will enter service in the…
Starting to look autumnal as 53808 heads away from Alton on 25 October
Leaves have been falling and the rails are damp… it’s certainly starting to look autumnal as the Trust’s S&D 7F No. 53808 heads away from Alton on Sunday 25 October. [Photo by Matt Bentley]