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.

For more information, press the button below.

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.

For more information, press the button below.

Gauge Museum Blue Anchor

West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust

Website Maintenance

This website is undergoing a short maintenance overhaul, but will remain live throughout this time. However, you may notice some modest changes from time to time, which reflect valuable feedback from our members, volunteers, and members of the public. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for supporting our Heritage Trust and Railway.