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This event is a great chance to see most if not all of the operational locomotives, steam and diesel, over the one weekend.
Steam engines expected to be working at some point over the weekend...
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| | · | WSR 2-6-0 no 9351
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| | · | BR 2-6-4T no 80136
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Diesel engines expected to be working at some point over the weekend...
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| | · | Class 14 no D9526
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All engines are subject to availability...
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| | Saturday 22 October
| | GWR 2-6-2T No 5542 | 10.25 BL-MD, 12.15 MD-BL
| | GWR 2-6-2T No 5553 | Spare
| | GWR 0-6-0PT No 6412 | All auto trains, starting with the 08.40 BL-MD & concluding with the 18.15 MD-BL
| | WSR 2-6-0 No 9351 | 10.15 MD-BL, 14.10 BL-MD, 16.00 MD-BL
| | LSWR 2-4-0WT No 30587 | 09.30 MD-BL Goods
| | BR 2-6-4T No 80136 | 11.25 BL-MD, 14.00 MD-BL, 15.52 BL-MD, 17.35 MD-BL
| | Class 33 No D6566 | 12.55 BL-MD Goods
| | Class 25 No D7523 | 12.25 BL-MD, 14.55 MD-BL, 16.50 BL-MD
| | Class 14 No D9526 | 09.40 BL-MD, 11.10 MD-BL, 14.55 BL-MD, 16.50 MD-BL
| | Sunday 23 October
| | GWR 2-6-2T No 5542 | 10.25 BL-MD, 12.15 MD-BL, 14.10 BL-MD, 17.35 MD-BL
| | GWR 2-6-2T No 5553 | 10.15 MD-BL, 12.55 BL-MD Quantock Belle, 16.00 MD-BL
| | GWR 0-6-0PT No 6412 | All auto trains, starting with the 08.40 BL-MD & concluding with the 18.15 MD-BL
| | WSR 2-6-0 No 9351 | 11.25 BL-MD, 14.00 MD-BL, 15.52 BL-MD
| | LSWR 2-4-0WT No 30587 | On display at Bishops Lydeard
| | BR 2-6-4T No 80136 | Spare
| | Class 33 No D6566 | 09.30 MD-BL Goods, 12.25 BL-MD, 14.55 MD-BL, 16.50 BL-MD
| | Class 25 No D7523 | 09.40 BL-MD, 11.10 MD-BL, 14.55 BL-MD, 16.50 MD-BL (d/h with D9526)
| | Class 14 No D9526 | 16.50 MD-BL (d/h with D7523)
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| | · | Plenty of locomotive action - both steam and diesel
| | · | Up to 7 steam and 3 heritage diesel locos in action over the weekend
| | · | Great Western Auto Train
| | · | Intensive timetable with trains crossing at Bishops Lydeard, Crowcombe Heathfield, Williton and Blue Anchor
| | · | Services to Norton Fitzwarren
| | · | Heritage demonstration goods train
| | · | Bar/buffet car facilities on most trains
| | · | Additional attractions and events
| | · | Day & Weekend Rover tickets available – cheaper if booked in advance
| | · | Museums open at Bishops Lydeard, Washford and Blue Anchor
| | · | Gift Shops, Model Railways, Refreshments, Free Parking
| | · | Catering available on most trains
| | · | Taunton Model Railway Group's base at Bishops Lydeard will be open
| | · | Diesel Heritage Centre at Williton will be open
| | · | Lots of photographic opportunities
| | · | A great day out for all the family
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Note: all the above highlights, and the information below, are believed correct as at 10 September 2005, detailed in good faith and subject to availability.
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The very popular Great Western Auto Train - featuring the superbly restored trailer no 178 hauled by GWR 0-6-0PT no 6412 - will work all the services shown as "Auto" in the timetables on this website. Please note the Auto Train has no buffet or touilet facilities.
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Diesel Multiple Unit services will run between Bishops Lydeard and Norton Fitzwarren on both days giving another chance to see the little-used section of the WSR. The round trip takes 20-25 minutes. It is not possible to board and alight at Norton Fitzwarren.
Museums open at Bishops Lydeard, Washford and Blue Anchor.
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On both days, there is a frequent First Bus service between Taunton and Bishops Lydeard Station - service 28A on Saturday and 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 are available from First Bus on 01823 272033.
Free parking will be available at Bishops Lydeard - please arrive at least 30 minutes before the departure of the train you wish to catch!
Tickets are available during the event, but why not take advantage of our advance booking discount - try booking now! Having your tickets early means no need to queue on the day!
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 below for link to booking form.
The best way to enjoy the Grand Trains Extravaganza is to purchase a Rover Ticket - which gives complete freedom to travel on the line for the validity of the ticket.
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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Details on how to book discounted rover tickets in advance please click here
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| | • Lineside Photo Permits...
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Event Lineside Photo Permit
Access to the majority of our trains is possible for passengers bringing wheelchairs - please ask the Guard of your train to lower the ramp. Unfortunately, the Auto train is not accessible for passengers who are confined to their wheelchairs. Dogs may travel at a quarter of the adult fare but are not allowed in the dining or buffet areas of the train.
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connecting bus service
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On both days, there is a frequent First Bus service between Taunton and Bishops Lydeard Station - service 28A on Saturday and 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 are available from First Bus on 01823 272033.
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 below).
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