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Winter Steam Festival - 29 and 30 December 2009
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The Minehead Branch in Winter...
The Winter Steam Festival on 29 and 30 December 2009 offers a good alternative to the old films, repeats of classic episodes and the rest of the holiday entertainment. It is planned to have five steam engines in action, hauling and heating the trains. There will be seven trains each way on both days, most with buffet cars selling a variety of Somerset beers and ciders, hot and cold drinks, soup, sandwiches and snacks so it is a perfect way to see the Somerset countryside in winter.
· Click here to download the (unofficial) Winter Steam Festival poster (PDF 200Kb), print a few copies and display in your local library, shop, workplace or cafe...
Locomotives...
| · | GWR 2-6-2T no 5553
| | · | SDJR 2-8-0 no 88
| | · | BR(W) 2-6-2T no 4160
| | · | WSR 2-6-0 no 9351
| | · | GWR 4-6-0 no 6024 King Edward I
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All the above is believed correct as at 10 December 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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Locomotive direction and turning arrangements
| Tuesday 29 December - Minehead Departures
| | · | 10.15 4160 chimney first (turns 180); 6024 chimney first (turns 180) both turnings prior to departure
| | · | 11.10 5553 chimney first (turns 360 before departure)
| | · | 12.20 9351 tender first
| | · | 1.15 88 tender first
| | · | 2.05 4160 chimney first
| | · | 3.00 5553 chimney first
| | · | 4.00 9351 tender first
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| | Tuesday 29 December - Bishops Lydeard Departures
| | · | 10.25 9351 chimney first
| | · | 11.25 88 chimney first
| | · | 12.30 4160 bunker first
| | · | 1.10 5553 bunker first
| | · | 2.10 6024 tender first 9351 chimney first
| | · | 3.05 88 chimney first
| | · | 4.00 4160 bunker first
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| | Wednesday 30 December - Minehead Departures
| | · | 10.15 4160 bunker first (turns 180 before departure)
| | · | 11.10 88 chimney first (turns 180 Before departure)
| | · | 12.20 6024 tender first (turns 180 on arrival of 10.25 from Bishops Lydeard so arriving passengers can view); 9351 tender first
| | · | 1.15 5553 chimney first
| | · | 2.05 4160 bunker first
| | · | 3.00 88 chimney first
| | · | 4.00 9351 tender first
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| | Wednesday 30 December - Bishops Lydeard Departures
| | · | 10.25 9351 chimney first
| | · | 11.25 5553 bunker first
| | · | 12.30 4160 chimney first
| | · | 1.10 88 tender first
| | · | 2.10 6024 chimney first (turns 180); 9351 chimney first
| | · | 3.05 5553 bunker first
| | · | 4.00 4160 chimney first
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These are provisional arrangements and may be subject to change before and during the event.
Train Timetables...
Please note other trains - empty coaching stock, light engines - may run.
Live arrivals and departures information...
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Information from Control showing train arrival and departure times from stations with manned signalboxes. Please note the live arrivals and departures information is undergoing testing during this event only and the details shown may not be accurate or current. This view-only facility is available here as part of the testing process and feedback is welcomed by email
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, Watchet and Minehead. Light refreshments will also be available at Blue Anchor and Crowcombe Heathfield.
Museums...
The Gauge Museum at Bishops Lydeard and the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust museum at Washford will be open. The Diesel Heritage Centre at Williton will have its doors open. 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 (operated by Cooks/Stagecoach) linking Taunton Station Road, the Park and Ride car park at Silk Mill and Bishops Lydeard will run on both days. The service will start from Taunton Station Road from 9.30am.
Where to stay...
Check out our Where to Stay page for details of local accommodation.
Tickets...
Fares during the Winter Steam Festival are at standard fares rather than Gala rates - book a Rover Ticket at discounted rates by 14 December and save money.
A Two Day Rover Ticket for adults and seniors will cost £24 in advance (£26.50 on the day - children will be £12.00 in advance or £13.25 on the day) and One Day Rovers in advance £12 for adults (£14.00 on the day), £11 for seniors (£12.80 on the day), and £6 for a child aged 5 to 15 (£7.00 on the day). A Family One Day Rover which covers two adults and up to four children is £32 in advance (£35.20 on the day). Book with a credit or debit card by phone seven days a week by ringing 01643 704996 (all cards are taken except American Express).
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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Winter steam in West Somerset
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22 Dec 2009
Locomotive direction and turning arrangements (see left)
| 10 Dec 2009
King Edward I confirmed as guest locomotive
| 5 Dec 2009
Poster (unofficial) now available (see below)
| 5 Dec 2009
Guest GWR loco news still awaited...
| 18 Nov 2009
Rover tickets now available online.
| 30 Oct 2009
No 3850 replaced by SDJR 7F no 88.
| 26 Oct 2009
Train times now available.
| 26 Oct 2009
Booking Form now online.
| 26 Oct 2009
Lineside Photo Permits
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Click the image above to download the Winter Steam Festival 2009 poster in PDF format (210Kb). The PDF is suitable for printing up to A4 size. Print off a handful and help publicise the event locally in shops, libraries, workplaces and cafes.
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Prompt supply of special event information from the Railway to this website depends on the busy special events team having the time to contact us. For special events, we now pursue a fast-follower process, picking up information here and there, but without regular dialogue with the organisers, we cannot guarantee accuracy. This page may include locomotives and events which may have been dropped from the event. We apologise for any confusion.
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