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Somerset in Autumn - 24 and 25 October 2009
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A mixture of steam and diesel power...
The Somerset in Autumn event is the second chance of the year to see heritage steam and diesel working together in the beautiful autumnal scenery of West Somerset. The 2009 event features two guest Great Western steam locomotives.
Locomotives...
| · | GWR 4-6-0 no 7802 Bradley Manor
| | · | GWR 0-6-2T no 6695
| | · | GWR 2-6-2T no 5542
| | · | GWR 2-6-2T no 5553
| | · | BR(W) 2-6-2T no 4160
| | · | SDJR 2-8-0 no 88
| | · | Class 14 no D9526
| | · | Class 47 no D1661 North Star
| | · | Class 35 no D7017
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All the above is believed correct as at 13 October 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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Train Timetables...
Please note other trains - empty coaching stock, light engines - may run.
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.
Catering...
On the trains - bar and buffet facilities will be available throughout the event 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.
At the stations - refreshments including hot food will be available at principal stations including Bishops Lydeard, Williton, Watchet and Minehead. Light refreshments will aslo be available at Blue Anchor and Crowcombe Heathfield. At Minehead, the Railway's 'Turntable Cafe' will be open serving a wide range of hot and cold drinks and food.
Museums...
The Gauge Museum at Bishops Lydeard, Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust museum at Washford, and Blue Anchor Railway Museum will 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).
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...
Free bus link - 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 both days. The service will start from Taunton Station 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 event – 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.
Diesel Heritage Centre...
The Diesel Heritage Centre at Williton will be open with Hymek D7018 on show with many other artefacts and exhibits.
Minehead Turntable...
At Minehead steam locomotives will be turned on the fully restored former GWR locomotive turntable which can be viewed from the platform and the recently opened Turntable Cafe.
Tickets...
Please note that no privilege ticket, free pass and voucher facilities are valid at the event. Special event 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 event.
How to Book...
You can book Rover Tickets at a discount in advance in the following ways...
| · | 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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