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• A weekend of many trains...
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Grand Trains Extravaganza will feature an intensive timetable, with services over the whole twenty three mile line, worked by a host of steam and heritage diesel locomotives. Variety is definitely the key, so come along and see just what is on offer...
The following locomotives are rostered for action over the course of the event...
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| SR 4-6-0 no 850 "Lord Nelson" *
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| GWR 2-8-0T no 4247 **
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| GWR 2-8-0 no 3850
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| SDJR 2-8-0 no 88
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| WSR 2-6-0 no 9351
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| BR 2-6-4T no 80136
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| GWR 2-6-2T no 5553
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| GWR 0-6-0PT no 6412
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| Courtesy of the National Railway Museum & the Eastleigh Railway Preservation Society
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| Courtesy of the Bodmin & Wenford Railway and the 4247 Preservation Society
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| All locomotives are subject to availability. Please note that not all the above locomotives will be in service on both days.
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The following locomotives are rostered for action over the course of the event...
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| Class 33 no D6566
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| Class 25 no D7523
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| Class 14 no D9526
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| Class 03 no D2133
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| All locomotives are subject to availability. Please note that not all the above locomotives will be in service on both days.
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• Events and highlights ...
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| Plenty of locomotive action – both steam and heritage diesel
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| Up to 8 steam & 4 heritage diesel locomotives in action over the weekend
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| Two guest engines – SR 4-6-0 no 850 "Lord Nelson" and GWR 2-8-0T no 4247
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| Great Western auto train
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| Intensive timetable, with trains crossing at Bishops Lydeard, Crowcombe Heathfield, Williton and Blue Anchor
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| Services to Norton Fitzwarren
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| Heritage goods train
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| Bar/buffet car facilities on most trains
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| Day & Weekend Rover Tickets available – cheaper if booked in advance
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| Museums open at Bishops Lydeard, Washford and Blue Anchor
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| Gift shops, model railways, refreshments, free parking
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| Additional attractions and events
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| Many photographic opportunities
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| A great day out for all the family
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| All the above highlights are believed correct as at 1 September 2006, listed in good faith and subject to availability.
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A comprehensive timetable of trains between Bishops Lydeard and Minehead will be in operation on both days of the Extravaganza...
Our 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 in the Auto Train Timetable on both days...
Please note that all privilege ticket, free pass and voucher facilities will not apply at the Grand Trains Extravaganza event. Ordinary fares apply to all passengers. Discounts are available on Rover Tickets purchased in advance. The best way to enjoy the event to full is to purchase a Rover Ticket – which gives you complete freedom to travel on the line for the validity of the ticket.
Buffet and bar facilities will be available on most train services during the weekend, serving a range of hot and cold food (many with a local flavour), tea & coffee and a range of other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
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• More information about the Extravaganza...
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| Washford
| Come and see recent developments at the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust’s site and museum, which will be open throughout the Gala (separate admission charge). It is hoped that Peckett 0-4-0ST "Kilmersdon" will also be in steam around the yard at Washford (small separate admission charge).
| | The 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!
| | Blue Anchor Railway Museum
| This excellent little museum will be open on both days.
| | Taunton Model Railway Group
| The TMRG’s base on platform 1 at Bishops Lydeard – which includes the excellent model of Bath Green Park station – will also be open on both days (small separate admission charge).
| | Williton
| The Diesel Heritage Centre will be open.
| | Dunster
| On both days there will be a vintage bus service linking the station and village in connection with the "Dunster Days Gone By" event.
| | Minehead
| "Reader’s Halt" will be open on the platform.
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| Other locomotives and stock will be on display at several places along the line.
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On both days, there is a frequent First Bus service between Taunton and Bishops Lydeard Station [Service 28A, Saturday; Service 28, 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 Bus – 01823 272033.
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.
You can purchase Rover Tickets in the following ways...
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| | · | In advance, by telephone, using your Credit Card. Please ring 01643 704996 between 9am-5pm.
| | · | At station Booking Offices.
| | · | From the Travelling Ticket Inspector on board the train.
| | · | By completing a Booking Form - please e-mail us to request a copy of the leaflet, which includes the form.
| | · | By downloading and completing the Booking Form
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• Latest News...
Another chance to enjoy travelling behind "Lord Nelson" on the WSR
Added 18 September 2006
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• Advance Bookings...
| Full details on how to book Rover Tickets in advance please click here . Or contact the Railway by phone on 01643 704996 or by email for further information.
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Grand Trains Extravaganza 21-22 October 2006
