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Our 2008 Rally will be held at a new venue in Norton Fitzwarren which will echo to the sight, sound and smell of many mighty steam engines as they gather for what will be our 21st Rally.
A glittering array of superb machinery will be in action alongside our restored country station on Britain’s longest heritage railway, and 2008 looks like beating all records with some of the country’s finest examples of vintage transport on display. To celebrate the events coming of age, a number of special and additional events and attractions are planned for this year.
Gleaming engines, powerful steam engines, tractors and road rollers, elegant vintage cars and motorcycles, superb fire engines, buses, commercial and military vehicles will all be put through their paces in the arena to thrill the crowds. Horse drawn exhibits make a return visit to the event.
Bishops Lydeard Steam Fayre & Vintage Vehicle Rally is well known for its unique location, friendly atmosphere and good value for money. Backing up the transport exhibits will be displays, stalls, trade stands, children’s entertainments and ample refreshment facilities.
So, book the dates NOW and bring the whole family along to enjoy a fabulous day out – with so much to see there really is something for everyone.
The event is organised by the West Somerset Railway Association.
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| Full train service on the WSR to stations to Minehead, with steam and heritage diesel locomotives in action
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| The glory of working traction engines, tractors and road rollers
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| Sweet music from the fairground and street organs
| | » | Horse drawn section
| | » | Polished perfection of vintage cars, motorcycles, fire engines, buses, military and commercial vehicles
| | » | The power of stationary vehicles
| | » | Afternoon parades of vehicles
| | » | Real ale bar and refreshments
| | » | Family fun, children’s entertainments, Morris Dancers
| | » | Combined Rail/Rally tickets available from most WSR stations
| | » | Something for everyone – displays, models, railway art, trade stands, craft marquee and stalls.
| | | Note: all events listed are subject to availability
Opening Times: 10am to 5pm (both days)
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A frequent service of trains will be in operation on the Railway from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead, with the GOLD timetable in operation on both days. Times are as follows:
| From Bishops Lydeard
| | 09.50 | Diesel
| | 10.40 | Steam
| | 11.30 | Diesel (Saturday) / Steam (Sunday)
| | 12.40 | Steam
| | 14.10 | Steam
| | 15.15 | Diesel
| | 16.00 | Diesel (Saturday) / Steam (Sunday)
| | 16.45 | Steam
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| | From Minehead
| | 10.30 | Steam
| | 11.25 | Diesel
| | 12.30 | Steam
| | 14.05 | Diesel (Saturday) / Steam (Sunday)
| | 15.00 | Steam
| | 16.00 | Steam
| | 16.50 | Diesel
| | 17.45 | Diesel (Saturday) / Steam (Sunday)
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A combined WSR Rail/Rally Ticket is available to the event from most WSR stations.
In addition to the services above, a special train – “The Severn Coast Express” – will run in connection with the Rally on the Saturday evening. Enjoy the superb 20-mile scenic journey through the Quantock Hills and along the coast of Blue Anchor Bay. The train is very popular, and advance booking is strongly recommended. Full details here shortly...
Entry rates to be confirmed...
There will be plenty of refreshment and catering outlets around the rally site, in addition to a Real Ale Bar.
In addition, buffet and bar facilities will be available on all WSR train services during the weekend, serving a range of hot and cold food, tea & coffee and a range of other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
A connecting bus service will run to and from the new venue - details will be added when confirmed
Please contact:
The Rally Organiser,
The Railway Station,
Bishops Lydeard,
Taunton,
Somerset
TA4 3BX
or » email info@wsra.org.uk
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