15 February 2013~2013/02/150213_4_tco~Class 04 no D2271 at Williton on 15 February 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201302

15 February 2013~2013/02/150213_1_tco~GWR Auto Coach no 178 undergoing maintenance at Williton on 15 February 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201302

15 February 2013~2013/02/120213_3_jcr~WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 skirts the clifftops at Helwell Bay on 14 February 2013.~John Crocker ~newspix201302

15 February 2013~2013/02/120213_2_jcr~Examples of the excellent wagon restoration carried out on the railway seen here at Minehead on 12 February 2013.~John Crocker ~newspix201302

15 February 2013~2013/02/120213_1_jcr~The turntable buffer stop garden at Minehead seen here on 12 February 2013.~John Crocker ~newspix201302

15 February 2013~2013/02/150213_2_msn~The replacement door at Minehead Station on 23 January 2013. The old door (seen here awaiting top coat) had been out of use for many years and used for local advertising purposes; however the new door will fulfill its original function.~Martyn Snell ~newspix201302

15 February 2013~2013/02/150213_1_msn~Two Friends of Minehead Station working on the replacement door at Minehead Station on 23 January 2013. Inset: the old door (seen here on 15 January 2013) had been out of use for many years and used for local advertising purposes; however the new door will fulfill its original function.~Martyn Snell ~newspix201302

15 February 2013~2013/02/140213_7_bte~As the photographer describes it: 'A beautiful light illuminating a beautiful place' at Crowcombe Heathfield Station on 14 February 2013.~Bruce Tearle ~newspix201302

15 February 2013~2013/02/140213_6_bte~ITBA - it's that bear again. This time on fire watch duty at Minehead Station on 14 February 2013.~Bruce Tearle ~newspix201302

15 February 2013~2013/02/140213_5_bte~Tender loving care for one of the DMU power cars at Minehead on 14 February 2013.~Bruce Tearle ~newspix201302

15 February 2013~2013/02/140213_4_bte~Men forbidden but girls allowed, perhaps. Minehead turntable on 14 February 2013.~Bruce Tearle ~newspix201302

15 February 2013~2013/02/140213_3_bte~A fine view of the very fine Stogumber Station taken on 14 February 2013.~Bruce Tearle ~newspix201302

15 February 2013~2013/02/140213_2_bte~A panoramic view of Stogumber Station taken on 14 February 2013.~Bruce Tearle ~newspix201302

14 February 2013~2013/02/140213_4_tco~WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 near Williton on 14 February 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201302

14 February 2013~2013/02/140213_1_tco~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor at Watchet on 14 February 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201302

14 February 2013~2013/02/140213_2_tco~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor at Castle Hill on 14 February 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201302

14 February 2013~2013/02/140213_3_tco~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor near Williton on 14 February 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201302

14 February 2013~2013/02/140213_4_fph~WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 departing from Williton on 14 February 2013.~Fotophile69 ~newspix201302

14 February 2013~2013/02/140213_3_fph~A smart token change as GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor arrives at Williton on 14 February 2013. Note: photographer's position agreed with Signalman prior to arrival of the train.~Fotophile69 ~newspix201302

14 February 2013~2013/02/140213_2_fph~Entering Williton's Up loop is WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 on 14 February 2013.~Fotophile69 ~newspix201302

14 February 2013~2013/02/140213_1_fph~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor awaiting departure from Bishops Lydeard on 14 February 2013.~Fotophile69 ~newspix201302

14 February 2013~2013/02/140213_5_fph~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor accelerates away from Dunster on 14 February 2013.~Fotophile69 ~newspix201302

14 February 2013~2013/02/140213_6_fph~The Up waiting room at Crowcombe Heathfield receiving a spring clean on 14 February 2013.~Fotophile69 ~newspix201302

14 February 2013~2013/02/140213_7_fph~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor leaving Crowcombe Heathfield on 14 February 2013.~Fotophile69 ~newspix201302

14 February 2013~2013/02/100213_2_atu~WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 approaching Roebuck Gate Crossing on 14 February 2013.~Alan Turner ~newspix201302

14 February 2013~2013/02/100213_1_atu~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor approaching Kentsford Farm Crossing on 14 February 2013.~Alan Turner ~newspix201302

14 February 2013~2013/02/140213_1_bte~Pooh Bear taking control of the Flower Express leaving Minehead shortly on 14 February 2013. Apparently. Inset: this tuneful fellow earlier serenaded waiting passengers at Bishops Lydeard.~Bruce Tearle ~newspix201302

14 February 2013~2013/02/140213_1_rwh~The Up side gate from Williton Level Crossing has been removed for replacement - the old gate seen here in the yard on 14 February 2013.~Robin White ~newspix201302

14 February 2013~2013/02/140213_1_pch~GWR Gunpowder Van no 105493 receiving a top coat at Minehead on 14 February 2013.~Peter Chilcott ~newspix201302

14 February 2013~2013/02/090213_1_lpo~New buffers for Barclay 0-4-0ST no 1219 all nicely painted up at Williton on 9 February 2013.~Liam Pope ~newspix201302

14 February 2013~2013/02/090213_2_lpo~The right hand side motion now fitted on Barclay 0-4-0ST no 1219 at Williton on 9 February 2013.~Liam Pope ~newspix201302

13 February 2013~2013/02/130213_3_jfu~All smiles from the footplate as WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 approaches Crowcombe Bridge on 13 February 2013.~Jacob Fuller ~newspix201302

13 February 2013~2013/02/130213_2_jfu~WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 passes slowly over the relaid track on the approach to Crowcombe Bridge on 13 February 2013.~Jacob Fuller ~newspix201302

13 February 2013~2013/02/130213_1_jfu~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor approaching Leighwood Crossing on 13 February 2013.~Jacob Fuller ~newspix201302

12 February 2013~2013/02/100213_a_tco~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor passes Splash Point at Watchet on 10 February 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201302

12 February 2013~2013/02/100213_b_tco~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor departing from Watchet on 10 February 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201302

11 February 2013~2013/02/070213_1_gle~On 7 February 2013 the tank and cab of SDRT's Peckett 0-4-0ST no 1788 Kilmersdon were lifted back into position at Washford giving a hint of what to expect when she is finally unveiled to all in her wonderful SDJR fully lined Prussian Blue.~Gerry Leyman ~newspix201302

11 February 2013~2013/02/070213_2_gle~On 7 February 2013 the tank and cab of SDRT's Peckett 0-4-0ST no 1788 Kilmersdon were lifted back into position at Washford giving a hint of what to expect when she is finally unveiled to all in her wonderful SDJR fully lined Prussian Blue.~Gerry Leyman ~newspix201302

11 February 2013~2013/02/070213_3_gle~On 7 February 2013 the tank and cab of SDRT's Peckett 0-4-0ST no 1788 Kilmersdon were lifted back into position at Washford giving a hint of what to expect when she is finally unveiled to all in her wonderful SDJR fully lined Prussian Blue.~Gerry Leyman ~newspix201302

11 February 2013~2013/02/110213_1_tco~An excellent view of the recent relay between Waterdene and Crowcombe Bridge seen here on 11 February 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201302

11 February 2013~2013/02/110213_2_tco~The ballast heaps at Norton seen here on 11 February 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201302

11 February 2013~2013/02/090213_1_msn~At the Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Minehead Station on 9 February 2013, after twelve years as a volunteer on the Readers Halt bookstall at Minehead Station, Carol Allan (centre) is presented with a small "thank you" bunch of flowers to mark her stepping down.~Martyn Snell ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/100213_3_tco~WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 finds custom at Watchet Station on 10 February 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/100213_4_tco~WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 heads away from Watchet at Govier's Lane Crossing on 10 February 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/100213_2_tco~BR Class 47 no D1661 North Star with the hopper wagons at Bishops Lydeard on 10 February 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/100213_1_tco~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor at Crowcombe Heathfield on 10 February 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/100213_11_man~Members of the volunteer PW Gang working near Lydeard Bridge. Note the recent slip in the cutting side due to heavy rains. Picture taken on 10 February 2013.~Malcolm Anderson ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/100213_10_man~Members of the volunteer PW Gang changing sleepers near Lydeard Bridge. Note the clogged ex-GWR water management flumes and drains. Picture taken on 10 February 2013.~Malcolm Anderson ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/100213_0_man~Members of the volunteer PW Gang cleaning out the clogged ex-GWR water management flumes and drains near Lydeard Bridge on 10 February 2013.~Malcolm Anderson ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/100213_9_man~Members of the volunteer PW Gang cleaning out the clogged ex-GWR water management flumes and drains near Lydeard Bridge on 10 February 2013.~Malcolm Anderson ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/100213_8_man~WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 approaching the volunteer PW Gang at Lydeard Bridge on 10 February 2013.~Malcolm Anderson ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/100213_6_man~WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 steaming well near Leigh Bridge on 9 February 2013.~Malcolm Anderson ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/100213_5_man~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor passing the Cutting Back Gang near Leigh Bridge on 9 February 2013.~Malcolm Anderson ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/100213_4_man~Crompton no D6575 with the Weltrol wagon passing the Cutting Back Gang at Leigh Bridge on 9 February 2013.~Malcolm Anderson ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/100213_3_man~WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 with the first Up train of the new season passing the Cutting Back Gang at Leigh Bridge on 9 February 2013.~Malcolm Anderson ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/100213_1_man~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor with the first Down train of the new season passing the Cutting Back Gang at Leigh Bridge on 9 February 2013.~Malcolm Anderson ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/100213_2_man~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor with the early ECS from Minehead at Leigh Bridge on 9 February 2013.~Malcolm Anderson ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/090213_1_jto~Crompton no D6575 at Williton South Yard being prepared for a trip to Dunster Yard on 9 February 2013.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/090213_2_jto~DEPG's Neil and Terry are seen from above as they fabricate new air pipes for Warship no D832 at Williton on 9 February 2013.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/090213_3_jto~DEPG volunteer Jon Tooke wiring up the cables and wires to one of the electrical contactor boxes of Hymek no D7018 (see inset) at Williton on 9 February 2013.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/090213_5_mdu~Ray Lee with GWR 2-6-2T no 5542 during the successful steam test runs on the South Devon Railway on 9 February 2013.~Mike Dunse ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/090213_6_mdu~GWR 2-6-2T no 5542 - due to visit the WSR in March - during the successful steam test runs on the South Devon Railway on 9 February 2013.~Mike Dunse ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/090213_7_mdu~A fine study of GWR 2-6-2T no 5542 - due to visit the WSR in March - on the South Devon Railway on 9 February 2013.~Mike Dunse ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/090213_4_mdu~The visit of GWR Railmotor no 93 to the WSR in March is eagerly anticipated. No 93 is seen here on the South Devon Railway on 9 February 2013.~Mike Dunse ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/090213_1_mdu~The visit of GWR Railmotor no 93 to the WSR in March is eagerly anticipated. The Fireman has a testing job as seen here on the South Devon Railway on 9 February 2013.~Mike Dunse ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/090213_2_mdu~The visit of GWR Railmotor no 93 to the WSR in March is eagerly anticipated. The Fireman has a testing job as seen here on the South Devon Railway on 9 February 2013.~Mike Dunse ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/090213_3_mdu~The visit of GWR Railmotor no 93 to the WSR in March is eagerly anticipated. Emptying the ashpan without a pit is said to be 'tricky' and Loco 5542 Ltd's Chairman John Wood lends a hand on the South Devon Railway on 9 February 2013.~Mike Dunse ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/090213_1_igr~Fresh paint abounds at Dunster Station. The booking office window is seen here on 9 February 2013.~Ian Grady ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/090213_2_igr~Fresh paint abounds at Dunster Station. The waiting room and booking office window seen here on 9 February 2013.~Ian Grady ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/090213_3_igr~Fresh paint abounds at Dunster Station. The waiting room is seen here on 9 February 2013.~Ian Grady ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/090213_4_igr~Crompton no D6575 at Dunster about to enter the Goods Yard on 9 February 2013.~Ian Grady ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/090213_5_igr~Crompton no D6575 collecting a wagon at Dunster Goods Yard on 9 February 2013.~Ian Grady ~newspix201302

10 February 2013~2013/02/090213_6_igr~Crompton no D6575 leaving Dunster with the Weltrol wagon in tow on 9 February 2013.~Ian Grady ~newspix201302

9 February 2013~2013/02/090213_6_tco~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor heads away from Watchet on 9 February 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201302

9 February 2013~2013/02/090213_5_tco~WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 with an Up train at Watchet Bridge on 9 February 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201302

9 February 2013~2013/02/090213_7_tco~Crompton no D6575 pilots WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 at Williton on 9 February 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201302

9 February 2013~2013/02/090213_4_tco~Crompton no D6575 with the Weltrol wagon waits for the single line to clear at Blue Anchor on 9 February 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201302

9 February 2013~2013/02/090213_3_tco~Crompton no D6575 with the Weltrol wagon at Dunster Goods Shed on 9 February 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201302

9 February 2013~2013/02/090213_2_tco~Crompton no D6575 at Dunster Goods Shed on 9 February 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201302

9 February 2013~2013/02/090213_1_tco~Crompton no D6575 at Dunster Station on 9 February 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201302

9 February 2013~2013/02/090213_2_dne~WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 at Bishops Lydeard on 9 February 2013.~Dave Neighbour ~newspix201302

9 February 2013~2013/02/090213_1_dne~WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 at Bishops Lydeard Bridge approaching the stock for the 12.35pm to Minehead on 9 February 2013.~Dave Neighbour ~newspix201302

9 February 2013~2013/02/090213_1_jha~The first departure of the 2013 season from Bishops Lydeard was headed by GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor on 9 February 2013.~John Hallett ~newspix201302

9 February 2013~2013/02/080213_3_lpo~Barclay 0-4-0ST no 1219: the slide bars and cross head fitted along with the piston rod at West Somerset Restoration, Williton on 8 February 2013.~Liam Pope ~newspix201302

9 February 2013~2013/02/080213_1_lpo~Barclay 0-4-0ST no 1219: the right hand out side connecting rod being bored to the right dimensions at West Somerset Restoration, Williton on 8 February 2013.~Liam Pope ~newspix201302

9 February 2013~2013/02/080213_2_lpo~Barclay 0-4-0ST no 1219: a set of 4 Oleo buffers sourced from Long Marston as replacements for the original Barclay buffers (see inset). Pictured on 8 February 2013.~Liam Pope ~newspix201302

8 February 2013~2013/02/080213_1_tst~The waiting room at Crowcombe Heathfield freshly painted, with new 'oil' wall lights, and new retail display, ready for the 2013 season, seen here on 8 February 2013.~Tim Stanger ~newspix201302

8 February 2013~2013/02/080213_2_rwa~GWR Auto Coach no 178 lifted to allow bogie repairs by West Somerset Restoration at Williton on 8 February 2013.~Ray Waldron ~newspix201302

8 February 2013~2013/02/080213_1_rwa~BR RMB no 1804 Aries receiving its first coat whilst undergoing overhaul at the Swindon Shed at Williton on 8 February 2013.~Ray Waldron ~newspix201302

8 February 2013~2013/02/070213_6_bro~The Heritage Carriages Project's vehicles await their turn for restoration at Williton on 7 February 2013.~Benjamin Robson ~newspix201302

7 February 2013~2013/02/070213_4_bro~A Williton signal on 7 February 2013 awaiting the start of yet another season, just two days away.~Benjamin Robson ~newspix201302

7 February 2013~2013/02/070213_2_bro~The Heritage Carriages Project's GWR Toplight no 9880 awaits its turn for restoration at Williton on 7 February 2013.~Benjamin Robson ~newspix201302

7 February 2013~2013/02/070213_1_bro~The Heritage Carriages Project's GWR Toplight no 9880 awaits its turn for restoration at Williton on 7 February 2013.~Benjamin Robson ~newspix201302

7 February 2013~2013/02/070213_3_bro~A fine study of metalwork at the Heritage Carriages Project at Williton on 7 February 2013.~Benjamin Robson ~newspix201302

7 February 2013~2013/02/070213_5_bro~Class 14 no D 9518 at Williton on 7 February 2013.~Benjamin Robson ~newspix201302

6 February 2013~2013/02/060213_2_lja~The view towards Alcombe Footpath Crossing as FOMS gardening team spend a day clearing and cutting back on 6 February 2013.~Lumber Jack ~newspix201302

6 February 2013~2013/02/060213_1_lja~View towards Alcombe Footpath Crossing as FOMS gardening team spend a day clearing and cutting back on 6 February 2013.~Lumber Jack ~newspix201302

6 February 2013~2013/02/060213_1_cha~View towards Dunster from Alcombe Footpath Crossing after FOMS gardening team spent a day clearing and cutting back on 6 February 2013.~Colin Harris ~newspix201302

4 February 2013~2013/02/030213_1_pch~GWR Gunpowder Van no 105493 prepared for first undercoat at Minehead in early February 2013.~Peter Chilcott ~newspix201302

4 February 2013~2013/02/030113_2_pch~Lineside clearance at Roebuck Gate Crossing on 3 February 2013.~Peter Chilcott ~newspix201302

4 February 2013~2013/02/030113_1_pch~Lineside clearance at Roebuck Gate Crossing on 3 February 2013.~Peter Chilcott ~newspix201302

3 February 2013~2013/02/310113_1_rhi~The frames of GWR 4-6-0 no 6024 King Edward I with shotblasting completed and now primed at Minehead on 31 January 2013.~Rob Hickerton ~newspix201302

2 February 2013~2013/02/310113_1_gle~The road railer which is working out of Washford yard to clear the debris from the landslips between Halscombe and Old Cleeve Bridges is seen passing through Washford with a skip full of debris for disposal further down the line on 31 January 2013.~Gerry Leyman ~newspix201302

1 February 2013~2013/02/010213_5_igr~A fine new coat of gloss black for the desk at Dunster Station booking office in January 2013.~Ian Grady ~newspix201302

1 February 2013~2013/02/010213_4_igr~A leaflet rack and booking office panelling at Dunster freshly painted in new proper BR(W) region colours (rather than the previous GWR colours) in January 2013.~Ian Grady ~newspix201302

1 February 2013~2013/02/010213_3_igr~Local resident and Dunster Station staff member Jim Moon in action painting the exterior booking office doors to the platform in January 2013.~Ian Grady ~newspix201302

1 February 2013~2013/02/010213_2_igr~Before and after shots of waiting room table painted by Dunster Station staff members Jim Moon and Geoff Williams in January 2013.~Ian Grady ~newspix201302

1 February 2013~2013/02/010213_1_igr~Before and after shots of internal booking office doors expertly painted by Dunster Station staff members Geoff Williams in January 2013.~Ian Grady ~newspix201302

1 February 2013~2013/02/010213_1_ja~Heading for the relay at Waterdene, an engineer's train passes Crowcombe Heathfield on 1 February 2013.~JA ~newspix201302

31 January 2013~2013/01/300113_1_jcr~Auto Coach no 178 and Loco 5542 Ltd's van no B752355 standing on the Roughmoor Road at Williton. No B752355's vacuum brake cylinder is being refitted after receiving attention. Seen here on 30 January 2013.~John Crocker ~newspix201302

31 January 2013~2013/01/300113_1_cho~Trenching, for signalling equipment purposes, is taking place between Williton and Blue Anchor, as seen here at Doniford Halt on 30 January 2013.~Chris Hooper ~newspix201302

31 January 2013~2013/01/300113_2_cho~Trenching, for signalling equipment purposes, is taking place between Williton and Blue Anchor, as seen here Doniford Halt on 30 January 2013.~Chris Hooper ~newspix201302