New Somerset and Dorset Railway

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The Somerset and Dorset Railway in 1890
Midford Station in 1962
The remains of Midford Station in September 2007

The New Somerset and Dorset Railway, formed in early 2009, aims to restore the complete line of the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway as a modern transport system for the 21st century. The group also has a heritage aspect, to encourage future use by steam specials, etc. Work is currently (December 2017) concentrated on five sites, Midford - Midsomer Norton - Gartell - Shillingstone - Spetisbury.[1] Some of these are operated by independent groups.

Midford station, which is owned by the New Somerset and Dorset Railway, is being restored as a cafe and information centre.

Spetisbury

Work on the restoration of Spetisbury station started in May 2012.[2]

Other groups

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