2026 marks sixty years since the closure of the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway, a line that, for many people, was far more than just a railway.
We went along to Shillingstone Railway Station where a group of dedicated volunteers have been hard at work to keep the S&DJR alive, alongside a group of preservationists whose aim is to restore two Yugoslavian steam locos. You watch the trailer on YouTube or Spotify here:
To find out more about the North Dorset Railway and Project 62, visit their respective websites:
https://www.northdorsetrailway.co.uk
The full episode is available on YouTube, Spotify and wherever you get your podcasts!
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