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Special Events on the West Somerset Railway
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| Special events in 2012
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| 17, 18 March 2012 and
22, 23, 24, 25 March 2012
One of the biggest Gala events in the country
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| 31 March 2012
Celebrating 150 years since the railway opened to Watchet.
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| 15, 16, 17 June 2012
The big weekend of diesel traction
Details awaited...
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| 7, 8 July 2012
The popular blue engine and friends return to the WSR.
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| 4, 5 August 2012
A glittering array of transport of yesterday on display at the WSRA's Norton Fields.
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| 1, 2 September 2012
A final summer holiday weekend with steam and diesel trains.
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| 8, 9 September 2012
The 13th Real Ale Festival at Minehead Station organised by Somerset CAMRA.
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| 4, 5, 6, 7 October 2012
The big autumn event
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| Dunster by Candlelight
Special trains for the Candlelight event at Dunster on 7, 8 December 2012.
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| Various dates in Dec 2012
Extensive programme of Santa-themed trains.
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| Carol Trains
Traditional carols on the platform during station stops on 10, 11, 12 December 2012
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| 29, 30 December 2012
Two days of winter steam on the Minehead Branch.
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Through trains to/from the West Somerset Railway
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| Excursion trains
Excursions from other parts of the country make their way to and from the Minehead Branch.
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The Quantock Belle Dining Train
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| The Quantock Belle
Enjoy fine food and wine aboard the "Quantock Belle" Dining Train.
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Special trains on the West Somerset Railway
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Special trains and attractions in 2012
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| Snowdrops & Steam
A combined steam train journey with a road coach connection to see the Snowdrop Valley.
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| The Dunster Castle Express
Visit magnificent Dunster Castle after a leisurely steam train ride through the beautiful West Somerset countryside.
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| The Hestercombe Express
A rail travel adventure combined with the acclaimed Hestercombe Gardens.
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| Murder Mystery Specials
The actors of "Murder by Appointment" stage more new murderous tales to solve.
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| Steam and Cream Specials
Enjoy a traditional Cream Tea aboard a steam train on specified dates.
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| Fish and Chip Specials
Enjoy a Fish and Chips aboard a train on specified dates.
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| Cheese and Cider Lunch
Enjoy a Cheese and Cider Lunch aboard a train on specified dates.
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| Iron Horse and Exmoor Pony
An excursion combining a steam train ride and a visit by road coach to the Exmoor Pony Centre. Full details
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| The ArtTrain
Love Somerset? Love art? Love railways? Then enjoy art, performances, workshops all along the WSR on 19 May 2012. Full details
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| Mineral Line Tours
Discover the route of the old Mineral Line.
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| Exmoor Mystery Tours
A train trip to the coast and a mystery tour by road coach to see the best of the Exmoor scenery. More...
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| Toy & Train Collectors Fair
A popular event under the canopy at Minehead Station
Details awaited...
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| Dunster by Candlelight
Special trains for the Candlelight event at Dunster.
Details awaited...
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| Various dates in December 2011
Extensive programme of Santa-themed trains.
Details awaited...
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| Carol Trains
Traditional carols on the platform during station stops.
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