Date: 29/11/2013

A heritage railway in Somerset could be sold off under plans being considered by the county council. Minehead's West Somerset Railway (WSR), which uses historic steam locomotives, is run by West Somerset Railway plc. The company leases the land from the authority, which owns the freehold, but now the council is looking to sell. A council spokesman confirmed it was "exploring potential interest from two parties who have expressed interest" but no decisions had been taken.

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Railway line sell-off considered

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The West Somerset Railway could be sold off under plans being considered by the county council.

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