The West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust WSRHT

Museums

The West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust maintains and manages two museums along the West Somerset Railway line – the Gauge Museum and the Blue Anchor Railway Museum.

Based at Platform One, Bishops Lydeard Station nr. Taunton

Gauge Museum Bishops Lydeard

The museum is run by volunteers and financed by donations from visitors; admission is free. All visitors are most welcome.

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Gauge Museum Bishops Lydeard

Situated on the Down Platform, at Blue Anchor Station

Gauge Museum Blue Anchor

In 1985, the Great Western Railway celebrated its 150th anniversary. The GWR-themed Museum has many artefacts on display. The Gauge Museum Blue Anchor has needed some extensive refurbishment in the last few years, and the Trust hopes to re-open this Gauge Museum in the Spring of 2024.

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Gauge Museum Blue Anchor

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2024 Season

The official railway season for 2024 is slowly approaching. 

Gauge Museum Bishops Lydeard will be reopening for the 2024 season on Saturday, 23rd March, and when the trains are running. When we reopen – look out for upcoming special events in the museum, such as cream tea weekends and kids’ events. Stay tuned!

The West Somerset Railway Trust operates both Gauge Museum Bishops Lydeard and Gauge Museum Blue Anchor.

In 1985, the Great Western Railway celebrated its 150th anniversary. The Gauge Museum Blue Anchor has needed some extensive refurbishment in the last few years, and the Trust hopes to re-open this Gauge Museum in the Spring of 2024.

The WSRHT continues its Educational Outreach activities during this period. If you have inquiries about our Education Programme, please reach out to helen.anson@wsrht.co.uk.

West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust  info@wsrht.co.uk