The West Somerset Railway (WSR) is a heritage railway in Somerset, England that runs on steam and diesel trains. It’s a 22.75-mile (36.6 km) line that connects Minehead and Bishops Lydeard featured in Train Sim World. The WSR is a branch line of the former Great Western Railway.
Features:
- Scenic route – The WSR runs through the Quantock Hills, along the Bristol Channel coast, and past Exmoor
- Historic stations – The WSR has 10 stations, including Minehead, Dunster, Blue Anchor, and Crowcombe Heathfield
- Historic sites – The WSR passes by historic sites like Dunster Castle and Crowcombe Heathfield station, where scenes from A Hard Days Night were filmed
History:
- The WSR opened in 1862, running from Taunton to Watchet
- The WSR was extended to Minehead in 1874
- The WSR was closed in 1973
- The WSR was reopened in stages starting in 1976
Operation:
- The WSR is operated by West Somerset Railway plc (WSR plc)
- The WSR is supported by the West Somerset Railway Association (WSRA) and the West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust (WSRHT)
- The WSR runs daily from early April to early October, and on selected dates outside of the main season – Exordium Gaming Chicago
West Somerset Railway Headquarters
Somerset, England
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