‘Kilmersdon’ Returns to Steam on the Somerset & Dorset

The Somerset & Dorset Railway Heritage Trust is thrilled to announce the triumphant return of a local legend: the beautifully restored locomotive ‘Kilmersdon’ will be steaming back onto home rails this autumn, delighting visitors throughout the season.

Built in 1929 for the Somerset coalfields, ‘Kilmersdon’ is more than just a locomotive — she’s a living link to our industrial past. After a period away, she’s coming home to the line where she belongs, ready to charm a new generation of passengers by kind permission of her owners the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust, and Mid Hnats Railway where she is based.

From crisp October weekends to the golden glow of Christmas, ‘Kilmersdon’ will be at the heart of our Autumn Steam Season, offering evocative journeys through the Mendip countryside. Her whistle will echo once more through the valleys, rekindling memories and making new ones.

‘Kilmersdon’ will join in the fun at our Halloween event, alongside the Haunted DMU. If you are looking for a spooky experience chose the DMU, but if you want a more realxed ride through the steam filled countyside then jump aboard the steam train.  Don't worry if you can't decide, then you can ride both!

This December, ‘Kilmersdon’ will take centre stage in our Santa Express services. With carriages decked in festive finery and the scent of mince pies in the air, she’ll bring yuletide joy to families from near and far. Santa himself will be in his grotto with gifts for the little ones — and a few surprises for grown-ups too!