Peckett 0-4-0ST no 1788 "Kilmersdon" will also be in steam giving shunting demonstrations at Washford. The ongoing restoration of SDJR 2-8-0 no 88 continues but at the beginning of September, the Railway have advised that the loco will be on static display or at best in light steam only.
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| · | At least ten engines in steam
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| · | Three visiting engines
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| · | Gala debut for GWR 2-8-0 no 3850
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| · | SDJR 7F 2-8-0 no 88 back in steam
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| · | Intensive timetable including GWR Auto train and Southern Branch Passenger train
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| · | Steam services to Norton Fitzwarren
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| · | Heritage goods train
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| · | Shunting demonstrations at Washford and Dunster
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| · | Sheds/workshops at both Williton and Minehead open
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| · | Bar/buffet car facilities on most trains
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| · | Lots of additional attractions and events
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| · | Day & Weekend Rover tickets available – cheaper if booked in advance
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| · | Museums, model railways, giftshops
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| · | Special souvenir programme available
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| · | Lots of photographic opportunities
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| · | Frequent free heritage bus service linking Taunton and Bishops Lydeard railway stations
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Note: all the above highlights, and the information below, are believed correct as at July 2005, detailed in good faith and subject to availability.
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Autumn Steam Gala 2005
