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The West Somerset Railway Autumn Steam Gala has established itself as one of the heritage railway events of the year. The 2004 event promises to live up to the high quality successful Autumn Galas over recent years. A four day feast of Somerset Steam, Somerset Scenery and Somerset Smiles!
At least ten engines will be in steam and working trains at the Gala...
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| | · | GWR/WSR 2-6-0 no 9351
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| | · | GWR 4-6-0 no 4935 "Kinlet Hall"
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| | · | LBSCR Terrier 0-6-0T no 32678 "Knowle"
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| | · | GWR 94xx Class 0-6-0PT no 9466
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| | · | GWR 5101 Class 2-6-2T no 5199
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| | · | BR Standard Class 9F 2-10-0 no 92214
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| | · | BR Standard Class 4 2-6-4T no 80136
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| | · | GWR 4575 Class 2-6-2T no 5542
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| | · | GWR 4575 Class 2-6-2T no 5553
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| | · | GWR 64xx Class 0-6-0PT no 6412
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| | No 32678 courtesy of The Terrier Trust and the Kent & East Sussex Railway.
| No 9466 courtesy of Mr Dennis Howells
| No 5199 is based on the Llangollen RailwayRailway
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Note: All engines subject to availability
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Peckett 0-4-0ST No 1788 "Kilmersdon" will also be in steam giving shunting demonstrations at Washford station.
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| | • Events and Highlights...
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| | · | Gala debut of the new Great Western Mogul no 9351 (ex no 5193)
| | · | The return of the Terrier no 32678 "Knowle" to Minehead
| | · | At least eight engines in steam
| | · | Up to 4 guest engines
| | · | Intensive timetable
| | · | Great Western auto train
| | · | Southern local passenger train
| | · | Steam services to Norton Fitzwarren
| | · | Double-heading on certain trains
| | · | Shunting demonstrations at Dunster and Washford
| | · | Sheds & workshops open for inspection at Minehead
| | · | Bar & buffet car facilities on most trains
| | · | Day & Weekend Rover tickets available (cheaper if booked in advance)
| | · | Museums open at Bishops Lydeard, Washford and Blue Anchor
| | · | Gift shops, refreshments, free parking
| | · | Frequent bus service between Taunton and Bishops Lydeard
| | · | Lots of photographic opportunities
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Note: All events listed subject to availability
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Buffet and bar facilities will be available on most train services during the weekend, serving a range of high quality locally-produced hot and cold food, tea & coffee and a range of other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
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| | • What to see and do over the Gala
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| | Shed visits | The shed and workshop at Minehead will be open between 10am and 5pm on Saturday and Sunday only - admission charge of £1 per person – a unique opportunity, as access is normally very restricted to the public on safety grounds. Come and see engines resting on shed in between their duties, and visit the workshop and view work on engines that will be seen in action on the WSR in the future – including Somerset & Dorset 7F 2-8-0 no 53808.
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| | Washford | Come and see recent developments at the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust site and museum, which will be open throughout the Gala - separate admission charge. Peckett 0-4-0ST no 1788 "Kilmersdon" can be seen in action shunting the Trust’s excellent fleet of historic wagons.
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| | Shunting Demonstration | There will also be a shunting demonstration in Dunster yard on the Saturday and Sunday morning, with the SR Terrier no 32678 "Knowle".
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| | Gauge Museum |
Whilst at Bishops Lydeard, come and see the many exhibits and displays of railway interest inside the refurbished Gauge Museum on Platform 1 at Bishops Lydeard. Engine no 4561 will be on display, and there will be lots to see and do to maintain your interest while you wait for your train!
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| | Book Signings |
Local authors Richard Derry will be signing copies of his books at Williton on the Saturday and Sunday, whilst Alan Hammond will be at Minehead signing copies of his books on the Somerset & Dorset Railway on Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
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| | Shops |
Large shops at Minehead and Bishops Lydeard Stations.
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The Taunton Model Railway Group’s base – situated on Platform 1 at Bishops Lydeard – will be open throughout the weekend.
The excellent Blue Anchor Railway Museum will also be open
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A special souvenir programme – which will include the complete working timetables (including goods trains) and the locomotive and coaching set diagrams – will be available from stations over the weekend itself, priced £2.50.
You can book Rover Tickets at a discount in advance in the following ways...
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| | · | By telephone, using your Credit Card. Please ring 01643 704996, 9am-4pm Monday-Friday
| | · | By completing the Booking Form
| | · | In person at Minehead Station 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday
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A complete working timetable – which will include full details of all train workings and the locomotive and coaching set diagrams – will be printed in the special souvenir programme.
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| | • Advance Rover Tickets...
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Details on how to book discounted rover tickets in advance please click here
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| | • Shunting demonstrations...
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There will also be a shunting demonstration in Dunster yard on the Saturday and Sunday morning, with the SR Terrier no 32678 "Knowle".
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| • Taunton - Bishops Lydeard
connecting bus service
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On all four days, there is a frequent First Southern National bus service between Taunton and Bishops Lydeard Station (Service 28A on Thursday-Saturday; Service 928 on Sunday). 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, ring 01823 272033.
Please note that all privilege ticket, free pass and voucher facilities will not apply at the Autumn Steam Gala. Ordinary fares apply to all passengers. Discounts are available on Rover Tickets purchased in advance (see below).
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This page is not from the official West Somerset Railway Web Site
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