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 The Quantock Belle Luxury Dining Train in 2002

Stop Press A two-course seasonal meal will be served to diners aboard a special "Quantock Belle" from Bishops Lydeard on the evening of 6 December 2002 in conjunction with the Dunster by Candlelight event.

The Luxury Dining Trains on the West Somerset Railway, started way back in 1980, continue in 2002 with the very popular and long-running "Quantock Belle" dining train.

All Quantock Belle Luxury Dining Trains depart from Bishops Lydeard in the Vale of Taunton Deane, normally at 12.50pm for the Sunday Luncheon service, and normally at 7.00pm for the Saturday Evening Dinner service.

Sample Menu

Cream of Watercress Soup
Melon & Grapefruit Refresher
Chilled Fruit Juice

Poached Breast of Chicken with a Cream and Tarragon Sauce
Roast & New Potatoes
Selection of Vegetables

Bakewell Tart
Strawberry Cheesecake
Platter of Cheese & Biscuits

Coffee and Petits Fours

The Menu is subject to variation. A vegetarian main course is also available if notified when booking.

Operating Dates 2002

Sunday Lunch March 31 Easter Sunday April 14 April 28 May 19 June 2 June 9 June 16 Fathers Day July 14 July 21 August 4 September 15 September 22 September 29 October 13 October 20 October 27 November 3

Saturday Evening Dinner May 4 May 25 July 6 July 27 August 17 August 31 All-day Dining Service During our Steam Gala and other special events the Quantock Belle Luxury Dining Train rolling stock will be attached to one of the Railway’s standard rake of passenger coaches and run throughout the day, serving a range of hot meals, snacks and drinks, with personal service direct to your table. There is no need to book for these trains - just turn up, enjoy some good food and a drink. Christmas Luxury Dining Trains details to be announced

Fares and Bookings

Saturday Evening Dinner is £30.00 per person
Sunday Lunch is £28.00 per person

Advance booking is essential for all trains. Please telephone 01823 433856 to check availability of seats and to make a provisional reservation which is held for 14 days whilst payment is completed,

Further information

Sunday Lunch Dining Trains. A three-course luncheon with coffee is served on the outward journey, with tea and a selection of cakes served on the return trip.

Saturday Evening Dining Trains. A four-course dinner with coffee is served on the outward journey, with coffee served on the return trip.

On Galas and other Special Events, the Quantock Belle rolling stock is attached to a standard rake of passenger coaches and run throughout the day, serving a range of hot meals, snacks and drinks, with personal service direct to your table

Brief details of the Coastal Belle Dining Train are now available. The Railway has announced details of the forthcoming themed "Coastal Belle" service - a new feature for 2002. The programme for these evening dining trains running the round trip between Minehead and Williton has been finalised. There will be a three course meal on each night and the themes are as follows - 6 April "British Beef", 4 May "Spring Fish", 1 June "Italian Summer Evening", 13 July "Somerset Special" and 5 October "Harvest Home". The cost is £28 per adult and £15 per child. There are also some special themed packages in conjunction with the Yarn Market Hotel in Dunster. For more details and bookings please ring 01643 704996.

Details of the Christmas Luxury Dining Train services is awaited.

More information can be found on the WSRA web site.

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