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The West Somerset Railway once again provides a feast of diesel traction with some visiting locos...
The following engines are expected to be in action hauling passenger trains at the Gala...
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| | · | GB Rf Class no 66716
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| | · | Class 59 no 59002
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| | · | Class 33 nos 33202 and 33103
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| | · | Class 37 no 37042
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| | · | 'Hymek' no D7017
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| | · | Class 14 no D9526
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| | · | Class 25 no D7523
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| | · | Class 33 no D6566
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| | · | Class 08 and Class 03 diesel shunters
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| * Courtesy of GB Railfrieght
~ Courtesy of English Welsh & Scottish Railway
+ A very rare opportunity to see this Loco in passenger
| ? Currently not likely to run in service
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All locomotives subject to availability
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| | • Events and Highlights...
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| | · | Wide variety of modern and heritage diesel locomotives in action
| | · | At least ten locomotives in action
| | · | First visit of a GB Railfreight Class 66/7 to the Minehead Branch
| | · | At least two Locomotives promised from English Welsh & Scottish Railway (EWS), including a South Wales based Class 37/4
| | · | Intensive timetable
| | · | Services to Norton Fitzwarren, featuring "top-n-tail' diesel shunters
| | · | Shunting demonstrations at Dunster
| | · | Sheds/workshops open at Williton
| | · | Bar/Buffet car facilities on most trains
| | · | Lots of additional attractions and events
| | · | Lots of additional attractions and events
| | · | Day & Weekend Rover Tickets available - cheaper if booked in advance
| | · | Museums, model railways, giftshops, refreshments, free parking
| | · | Full working timetable available
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Note: all the above highlights, and the information below, are believed correct as at 2 April 2004, detailed in good faith and subject to availability.
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| | • What to see and do over the Gala
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| | Shed visits | The diesel sheds and part of the yard at Williton will be open during the Gala - a unique opportunity, as access is normally very restricted to the public on safety grounds.
You will have the chance to see the engineering base of the Diesel & Electric Preservation Group, where a number of locomotives can be seen under repair - including the second 'Hymek', no D7018.
The new Diesel Heritage Centre, will also be open, with several other heritage diesel locomotives on display - including Sentinel 0-4-0 no DH16.
The sheds and yard area will be open on all three days, 10am to 5pm.
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| | Shunting |
Relive the days of the old railway goods yard. There will be shunting demonstrations at Dunster on the Friday between 2pm-3.45pm featuring Class 03 shunter no D2133 - observe in safety from the station platform. See and photograph a timeless railway scene
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| | Museums | The Gauge Museum on Platform One at Bishops Lydeard will be open. There will be lots to see and do to maintain your interest while you wait for your train. Blue Anchor Railway Museum will be open. Stop off at Washford for look around the excellent Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust's Museum and site - a small charge is made for entry at Washford.
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| | Model Railway | The base of the Taunton Model Railway Group at Bishops Lydeard will be open - a small charge is made for entry to this model railway.
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| | Programme |
A special souvenir programme - which will include complete working timetables and the engine roster for all three days - will be available from the stations over the weekend itself, priced £2.00.
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| | Photographers |
Lineside Photographic Permits will be valid for use at the Spring Diesel Gala, but these must be purchased in advance. Please contact Minehead Station with your credit/debit card details - telephone 01643 704996. Permits cannot be purchased from stations during the Gala itself.
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| | Railtour |
Hertfordshire Railtours will be visiting the Railway with a Class 59/2 hauled charter from London Paddington on Saturday 8 May. Full tour details - 01438 718125 or www.traintrips.co.uk
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| | Catering |
Buffet and bar facilities will be available on most train services serving a good range of high quality hot and cold food, tea and coffee and a range of other alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks including real ale on certain services.
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| | Car Parking |
Free car parking will be available at Bishops Lydeard, but please arrive at least thirty minutes before the departure of the train on which you initially wish to travel.
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| | • Services to Norton Fitzwarren...
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Diesel-hauled services between Bishops Lydeard and Norton Fitzwarren depart from Bishops Lydeard
· Friday 7 May at
10.35, 12.15, 1.37, 2.36, 3.36, 4.35
· Saturday 8 May at
12.30, 2.15, 3.15
· Sunday 9 May at
11.30, 12.30, 1.37, 2.36, 3.36
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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A complete working timetable – which will include full details of all train workings and the locomotive and coaching set diagrams – will be printed in the special souvenir programme.
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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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| | • Shunting demonstrations...
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Relive the days of the old railway goods yard. There will be shunting demonstrations at Dunster on the Friday between 2pm-3.45pm featuring Class 03 shunter no D2133 - observe in safety from the station platform. See and photograph a timeless railway scene.
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| • Taunton - Bishops Lydeard
connecting bus service
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There is a First Bus service between Taunton and Bishops Lydeard Station (Services 28 & 28A, Friday and Saturday, Service 928, Sunday) over the Gala weekend. 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 bus timetable details available direct from First Southern National on 01823 272033.
Please note that all privilege ticket, free pass and voucher facilities will not apply at the Spring Diesel Gala. Ordinary fares apply to all passengers. Discounts are available on Rover Tickets purchased in advance (see below).
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This page is not from the official West Somerset Railway Web Site
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