The West Somerset Railway

Autumn Steam Gala 10-12 September 1999

Events

• Another classic WSR Gala Experience is on the cards...
  
• Booked locos:
  • BR Standard 9F 2-10-0 no 92212 (from the Great Central Railway)
  • GWR 0-6-0PT no 6412
  • BR(W) 2-6-2T no 4160
  • GWR 2-8-0T no 4277
  • BR(W) 4-6-0 no 7820 "Dinmore Manor"
  • BR(W) 4-6-0 no 7828 "Odney Manor"
  • GWR 2-6-2T no 5541(from Dean Forest Railway)
  • BR Standard 4MT 2-6-0 no 76079 (from East Lancashire Railway)
• Intensive timetable
  • Friday 10 September:
    Trains leave Bishops Lydeard for Minehead at: 9.40,10.25,11.35,12.25,1.05,2.10,4.05 Trains leave Minehead for Bishops Lydeard at:10.15,11.10,12.15,2.00,3.55,4.45,5.30
  • Saturday 11 September
    Trains leave Bishops Lydeard for Minehead at: 9.30,10.10,11.00,11.40,12.25,1.50,2.40,3.35,5.35,7.15
    Trains leave Minehead for Bishops Lydeard at:9.20,10.50,12.10,1.10,2.00,2.50,3.45,4.30,5.30,9.45
  • Sunday 12 September
    Trains leave Bishops Lydeard for Minehead at: 9.30,10.10,11.00,11.40,12.25,1.50,2.40,3.35,5.35
    Trains leave Minehead for Bishops Lydeard at:9.20,10.50,12.10,1.10,2.00,2.50,3.45,4.30,5.30
• Classic re-run of the "PINES EXPRESS" (double-headed by nos 76079 & 92212)
• The Mid-Hants' Daylight Tours "Green Train" will arrive on Saturday 11 September
  • BR Standard Class 5 4-6-0 No 73096 (making another return visit to the line) brings a tour from Alton to Minehead
• Peckett 0-4-0ST "Kilmersdon" in steam
• Shunting demostrations at Dunster
• Buffet Car (and Real Ale) facilities on many trains including All-Day Breakfasts and other hot meals served on the "Quantock Belle" set
  
• Day and Weekend rover tickets available - cheaper if in advance
  
• Gift Shops, refreshments, free parking
  
• Bus link between Taunton and Bishops Lydeard
  
• Visitor Centre and Model Railway at Bishops Lydeard
  
• Enquiries and information:
  • Telephone: 01643 704996
  • By letter: West Somerset Railway, The Railway Station, Minehead TA24 5BG (please enclose a stamped addressed envelope)
  • Official Web Site: www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk
• Working timetable will be available on advance from Minehead Station at £1.50 plus SAE
• Photographic lienside permits available for the weekend. Contact Minehead Station.
• Connecting bus services from Taunton and Bishops Lydeard Station. Contact Southern National on 01823 272033 for details.

Note: All events listed are subject to availability

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