In the week when the station was visited by Bath and North East Somerset Chair, the Somerset and Dorset Heritage Railway Trust elected a new Chairman, Stephen Lacey.

B&NES Chair Cherry Beath was amazed at the progress that has been made at the station since the Council was able to hand over the lease to the Trust. She said: “I know that this railway preservation started with just a few enthusiastic volunteers, but all their hard work has not only achieved a wonderful heritage centre, but turned it into an excellent tourist venue for visitors to North East Somerset. Well done all.”

Stephen Lacey takes over the Trust Chairmanship at a time which sees regular steam train rides at events, a Museum linked to the other heritage venues in Bath and North East Somerset, and gardens and station buildings worth a visit by themselves. Stephen said: “There are exciting times ahead. We are busy extending the line, laying sleepers and ballasting the track in preparation to re-open another section of this iconic railway for passenger trains. We are ever grateful to receive such positive support from local people and the local Councils.”