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A Message from the Fat Controller...
"Hello children...why not come along with Mum and Dad and your family and friends to the West Somerset Railway over the weekend of 5th and 6th for a Day Out with "Thomas" and his many friends?"
"I will be there as well to make sure all engines behave themselves, and look forward to welcoming you. Lots of Friends of "Thomas" will pull all our trains from Bishops Lydeard (near Taunton). You should buy your tickets in advance to reserve your seats on the morning trains."
"At Minehead there will be lots to see and do. "Diesel" will be fussing around the station area, trying to keep the "Troublesome Trucks" in order. "Thomas" or "Duck" will be giving short train rides and will be really pleased to say hello to you!"
"You will be able to put water in the engines and visit the footplate of Maud (the cousin of Mavis). There will also be games and competitions and other attractions on the platform. "Mrs Kyndley" will be serving refreshments in her special coach on Platform Two, and the "Buffer Stop" shop will also be open throughout the weekend."
"See you there..."
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Engines...
The following engines are expected to be in action over the weekend...
· "Thomas"
· "Duck
· "Henry"
· "Percy"
· "Diesel"
· "Maud" (cousin of Mavis)
· "Bill"
· "Rusty"
· "Daisy the Diesel Railcar"
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Highlights...
| · | Come and meet "Thomas", his friends and
"Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller",
each day at Minehead from 10.30am
| | · | Lots of locomotives to see
| | · | Trains pulled by "Duck" and the big engines
| | · | "Mrs Kyndley’s Tea Shop" and our Gift Shop
| | · | Short train rides with "Thomas", "Duck" or "Bill"
| | · | Free vintage bus rides through Minehead, 10.30am-5pm
| | · | Free parking at Bishops Lydeard Station
| | · | First Southern National buses from Taunton to Bishops Lydeard Station
| | · | A great family day out
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The Buffer Stop...
The Buffer Stop Railway Souvenir & Gift Shop at Minehead Station stocks Ertl diecasts of "Thomas" and all his friends, plus "Thomas" toys, games, puzzles, books and lots more. There are also books, videos and a wide range of gifts for all members of the family.
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Timetable...
A comprehensive timetable will be in operation on both days; for full details CLICK HERE.
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Tickets...
Advance booking is very strongly advised, as the event is extremely popular. Tickets can be booked in advance on the following departures from Bishops Lydeard: 9.40am ("Duck"), 10.25am ("Henry"), 11.10am ("Sodor Express"), 11.50am ("Daisy the Diesel Railcar") and 12.40pm.
Stop press - the trains hauled by "Henry" and "Duck" from Bishops Lydeard are FULLY BOOKED as at 6 June 2003.
You can return from Minehead by any train.
All fares to and from Minehead will be surcharged by £1.00 for all trains departing Bishops Lydeard between 10am and 3pm, which includes a vintage bus ride and a brake van trip with "Thomas", "Duck" or "Bill".
"The Fat Controller" reminds passengers that all privilege ticket, free pass and voucher facilities will not apply. Special fares apply to all passengers.
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At Minehead...
By far the best way to see the attractions on offer is to travel by train from Bishops Lydeard (where there is free parking) and intermediate stations (very limited parking). However, admission tickets to Minehead Station ONLY are available on the day: Adult - £4.00, Child aged 3 and over - £2; Child under 2 – free. This includes a ride on a vintage bus through Minehead and a brake van ride behind “Thomas”, “Duck” or “Bill”.
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Connecting bus service...
Details of First Southern National connecting bus services between Taunton and Bishops Lydeard (Services 28, 28A & 928) can be obtained by contacting the bus company direct on 01823 272033.
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How to book...
ADVANCE BOOKING IS VERY STRONGLY ADVISED. You can book train tickets for a train from Bishops Lydeard in the following ways:-
| · | By telephone, using your credit card. Please
ring 01643 704996, 9am-4pm Monday-Friday.
| | · | In person at Minehead Station
(9am-4pm, Monday-Friday)
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"Thomas" awaits you!
© Alan Grieve
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