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A new event for 2003. The West Somerset Railway will re-create the era of the Cross Country Train - those trains that run against the grain of the main lines. Originally using the lines of a multitude of the old Railway Companies, then the "Big Four" and the Regions of British Railways. They still run today and Virgin Trains are foremost in providing Cross Country trains in the 21st Century, and will join in the celebrations by naming one of their "Voyager" trains as "Somerset Voyager" at Minhead. The "Voyager"  will also be used on a Bristol-Minehead service on both days as well several normal service trains on the West Somerset. The weekend TIMETABLE is now available.
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Highlights:
· The first WSR visit of a Class 200 Virgin Trains voyager unit
· Naming of Voyager no 220008 "Somerset Voyager"
· Visit by an EWS Class 47 diesel loco
· Visit by a Class 45/46 "Peak" diesel loco - D172 "Ixion"
· Visit by guest steam engine - GWR 4-6-0 no 5051
· Voyager in use on both days
· Intensive Timetable
· BR(W) 4-6-0 no 7820 "Dinmore Manor" in use
· BR "Western" no D1010 "Western Campaigner" in use
· BR "Crompton" D6566 in use
· Services to Norton Fitzwarren
· Bar and Buffet on all trains
· Day and Weekend Rover Tickets available
· Giftshops, Refreshments, Free Parking
· Lots of photographic opportunities
All the above are subject to availibility
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The Voyager Naming Ceremony
Virgin Trains Class 220 Voyager no 220008 will be named "Somerset Voyager" in a special ceremony at Minehead Station on Saturday 10 May at 11am. The Voyager will work scheduled timetabled services (as marked "VV" on the timetable) on both days. A unique first on the WSR - come and travel with us.
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On both days, there is a frequent First Southern National bus service between Taunton and Bishops Lydeard Station [Service 28A, Friday & Saturday; Service 928, Sunday] with extra services over the Gala weekend. WSR tickets are NOT valid on these services, except return tickets to Taunton issued by Booking Offices at Minehead, Dunster, Blue Anchor, Watchet and Williton. Full timetable details available direct from First Southern National – 01823 272033.
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Rover tickets will be cheaper if booked in advance and fuller details of the Gala can be obtained from West Somerset Railway, The Station, Minehead, TA24 5BG - telephone 01643 704996.
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Full timetables are now available.
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List of accommodation available here.
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