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Four steam engines will be in action. Following a successful debut at the Autumn Steam Gala, WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 will be a main attraction for many visitors and it will be supported on operations over the whole of the line by BR Standard 2-6-4T no 80136 and GWR 2-6-2T no 5542. Also, GWR 0-6-0PT no 6412 will work with Auto Coach no 178 between Bishops Lydeard and Norton Fitzwarren - with three workings between Norton Fitzwarren and Crowcombe Heathfield.
The Diesel and Electric Preservation Group’s fleet of heritage diesels from Williton Depot will also be out and about, represented by diesel-hydraulics nos D1010, D7017 and D9526. In addition for those who would like to see behind the scenes of diesel preservation the DEPG’s Heritage Centre and sheds at Williton will be open for visits. Also open will be the museums at Bishops Lydeard, Washford and Blue Anchor, along with the headquarters of the Taunton Model Railway Group at Bishops Lydeard...
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| | · | WSR 2-6-0 no 9351
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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 64xx Class 0-6-0PT no 6412
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| | · | BR Class 33 D6566
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| | · | BR Class 35 D7017
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| | · | BR Class 14 D9526
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Note: All engines subject to availability
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| | • Events and Highlights...
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| | · | Plenty of locomotive action - both steam and diesel
| | · | Four engines in steam each day
| | · | Former BR Western Region diesel hydraulic locomotives in action
| | · | Great Western auto train
| | · | Intensive timetable with trains crossing at Bishops Lydeard, Crowcombe Heathfield, Williton & Blue Anchor
| | · | Services to Norton Fitzwarren
| | · | Bar/buffet car facilites on most trains
| | · | Day & weekend Rover Tickets available - cheaper if booked in advance
| | · | Museums open at Bishops Lydeard, Washford & Blue Anchor
| | · | Giftshops, model railways, refreshments, free parking
| | · | Additional attractions & events
| | · | Lots of photographic opportunities
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Note: All the above highlights are believed correct as at 22 September 2004, listed in good faith and subject to availability.
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Free car parking will be available at Bishops Lydeard, but please arrive at least 30 minutes before the departure of the train on which you initially wish to travel.
Please note that all privilege ticket, free pass and voucher facilities will not apply at the Grand Trains Extravaganza. Ordinary fares apply to all passengers. Discounts are available on Rover Tickets purchased in advance - see Booking Form
The best way to enjoy the event to the full is to purchase a Rover Ticket - which gives you complete freedom to travel on the line for the validity of the ticket.
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| | · | Catering available on most trains
| | · | Taunton Model Railway Group's base at Bishops Lydeard open
| | · | Museums at Bishops Lydeard, Washford & Blue Anchor open
| | · | Station shops & "Reader's Halt" at Minehead
| | · | Diesel Heritage Centre and D&EPG Sheds at Williton open, with several heritage diesels on display
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Our very popular Great Western auto train - featuring the superbly restored trailer No 178 hauled by 0-6-0PT No 6412 - will work all the services shown in the timetable on both days.
A vintage bus service will run between Dunster railway station and the medieval village of Dunster and its castle. The bus will leave Dunster station at 10.40am, 11.40am, 12.45pm, 1.35pm, 2.14pm, 3.30pm and 4.20pm. Departures from Dunster Square are at 11.00am, 12.05pm, 1.15pm, 1.50pm, 2.45pm, 3.45pm and 4.35pm. All services travel via the castle entrance and travel on the buses is free for West Somerset Railway passengers.
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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| | • Advance Rover Tickets...
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Details on how to book discounted rover tickets in advance please click here
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This page is not from the official West Somerset Railway Web Site
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