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Mixed Traffic Weekend 12, 13, 14 June 2009
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Celebrating the Diesel Hydraulics...
The three-day Mixed Traffic Weekend will recall the days when the Diesel Hydraulics - the Westerns, the Warships and the Hymeks - ruled the Western Region. Other diesel types from those far off days are not left out with Classes 25, 33 and 47 also appearing. Steam haulage will be courtesy of the celebrated Peppercorn A1 Pacific 4-6-2 no 60163 Tornado - a brand new steam locomotive. All locomotives are, of course, subject to availability.
Locomotives...
| · | Class 42 Warship no D832 Onslaught
| | · | Class 52 Western no D1062 Western Courier
| | · | Class 35 Hymek no D7017
| | · | Class 14 no D9520
| | · | Class 14 no D9526
| | · | Class 47no D1661 North Star
| | · | Class 33 no D6566
| | · | Class 25 no D7523
| | · | DMU
| | · | Peppercorn A1 4-6-2 no 60163 Tornado
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All the above is believed correct as at 15 May 2009 and listed in good faith. Not all engines will be working each day. All engines are, of course, subject to availability.
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Western no D1010 is now confirmed as missing the event due to extended restoration time.
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Events and Highlights...
| · | A feast of Maybach music - with Western, Warship, Hymek and Class 14 locomotives in action
| | · | Three guest locomotives - Western no D1062 Western Courier, Warship no D832 Onslaught, Class 14 no 9520
| | · | The return of Class 35 Hymek no D7017
| | · | Intensive timetable including express services each day
| | · | DMU shuttle service between Bishops Lydeard and Norton Fitzwarren on 14 June
| | · | DMU shuttle service between Minehead and Blue Anchor on 12 June and 13 June
| | · | Diesel & Electric Preservation Group Heritage Diesel Visitor Centre, Depot and Yard open for inspection
| | · | Free bus service linking Taunton and Bishops Lydeard Railway Station
| | · | Special souvenir programme available
| | · | Lots of photographic opportunities
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All the above highlights, and the information below, are believed correct as at 9 March 2009, detailed in good faith and subject to availability.
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Train Timetables...
Please note other trains - empty coaching stock, light engines - may run. Details will be found in the Working Timetables (see links below) and also published with the Souvenir Programme.
Working timetables, showing which locomotive is rostered for each train, and full departure and arrival timings for each train including goods trains, for the event are published as PDFs:
The Quantock Belle...
The Quantock Belle restaurant car service of the popular breakfast and other hot meals together with a bar and buffet service on every day of the Mixed Traffic Weekend on the following services:
Friday 12 June
from Bishops Lydeard at 9.15am and 12.40pm
from Minehead at 10.57am and 2.40pm
Saturday 13 June
from Bishops Lydeard at 11.00am and 2.30pm
from Minehead at 12.47pm and 4.35pm
Sunday 14 June
from Bishops Lydeard at 9.15am and 12.40pm
from Minehead at 10.57am and 2.40pm
Breakfast - served daily until midday
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| | · | The QB Big Breakfast
orange or grapefruit juice; egg, bacon, sausages, tomatoes and baked beans; toast and marmalade; tea or coffee (with a complimentary refill)
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| | · | Bury Black Pudding (when available) | £0.50
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Lunchtime/Afternoon - served daily from 12.40pm
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| | · | West Somerset Brunch
egg, bacon, sausages, baked beans, tomatoes and new potatoes | £5.50
| | · | Traditional Cornish Pasty
served with baked beans and new potatoes | £4.50
| | · | Giant Yorkshire Pudding
filled with sausages, mashed potato and onion gravy | £5.00
| | · | Giant Yorkshire Pudding
filled with West Somerset Brunch | £6.50
| | · | Giant Yorkshire Pudding
filled with eggs, tomatoes and beans | £4.00
| | · | Country Apple Pie
served with custard or cream | £2.50
| | · | Spotted Dick
served with custard or cream | £2.50
| | · | Somerset Cream Tea
scones, strawberry jam, clotted cream and tea | £3.50
| | · | Tea or Coffee (complimentary refill) | £1.00
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A table service of real ale, lager, cider, wines, spirits and soft drinks is available from the steward.
Catering...
Bar and buffet facilities will be available throughout the Gala on most trains serving a very good range of high quality hot and cold food, tea/coffee and a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Refreshments including hot food will be available at principal stations including Bishops Lydeard.
Museums...
The Gauge Museum at Bishops Lydeard, Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust museum at Washford, and Blue Anchor Railway Museum will all be open. Trackwork display at Crowcombe Heathfield. The Taunton Model Railway Group’s base at Bishops Lydeard will also be open (small separate admission charge payable).
Shed Visits...
At Williton you will have the chance to visit the excellent Diesel Heritage Centre, which features much information about the early Western Region diesels in particular. The shed/workshop of the Diesel & Electric Preservation Group will also be open, offering a rare glimpse inside, and several diesel locomotives will be on display in the yard, some of which can be cabbed. The D&EPG sheds and yard area will be open on all three days, 10am to 5pm. Please note the engineering base of the WSRA, and the area around it, will not be open over the Mixed Traffic Weekend.
Lineside Photography...
A reminder that access to the lineside and other areas away from the public areas is restricted to those with a valid Lineside Photography Permit. More information...
Souvenir Programme and Working Timetable...
Our new format colour souvenir programme which will include the complete working timetable and locomotive rosters for all four days will be available from 8 June from Minehead and at all stations during the event and priced at £2.50 per copy.
Bus service - Bishops Lydeard and Taunton
A special free bus service linking Taunton Station, the Park and Ride car park at Silk Mill and Bishops Lydeard will run at least every 30 minutes on all three days. The service will start from 9.30am
collecting from under the Taunton Station bridge each day with the last bus connecting with the final train arrival at Bishops Lydeard.
Retail Outlets...
The Railway's principal shops at Minehead and Bishops Lydeard will both be open throughout the Gala – offering a wide range of gifts, souvenirs, books, videos etc – and shops at several of the intermediate stations will also be open. The excellent Reader’s Halt bookstall, situated on the platform at Minehead, will also be open. A small number of sales and information stands will also be present.
Tickets...
Please note that no privilege ticket, free pass and voucher facilities are valid at the Mixed Traffic Weekend Ordinary fares apply to all passengers. Discounts are available on Rover Tickets purchased in advance- use the Booking Form.
Rover Tickets allow you the complete freedom of the line and purchasing them is the best way of enjoying the Gala. One, Two and Three Day Rover Tickets will be available. Rover Tickets for the Mixed Traffic Weekend are now online at TicketWeb.
How to Book...
You can book Rover Tickets at a discount in advance in the following ways...
| · | Via the TicketWeb website
| | · | By telephone, using your Credit Card. Please ring 01643 704996, 9am-5pm Monday-Friday
| | · | By completing the Booking Form
| | · | In person at Minehead Station 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
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4 June 2009
Working timetables published.
| 20 May 2009
Quantock Belle diagrams announced.
| 15 May 2009
D1010 now confirmed to miss the event.
| 13 May 2009
Reports in early May suggest D1010 may miss the event - but no confirmation has been received.
| 7 May 2009
Quantock Belle menu now available. More...
| 9 Mar 2009
Train times now available. More...
| 9 Mar 2009
Buy Rover Tickets on the Internet at TicketWeb...
| 9 Mar 2009
Booking Form now online.
| 9 Mar 2009
Lineside Photo Permits
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