14 July 2014~2014/07/152~Thomas and the DMU - or is it Daisy - at Williton on 14 July 2014.~Martin Southwood ~newspix201407

14 July 2014~2014/07/146~Ian Grady hard at work in the Booking Office at Dunster Station on 14 July 2014.~Robin White ~newspix201407

14 July 2014~2014/07/147~The Signal and Telegraph Department working on cables at Dunster Station on 14 July 2014.~Robin White ~newspix201407

14 July 2014~2014/07/148~The loading gauge - maybe the last in place on the line - hanging over the doors at the Taunton end of Dunster Goods Shed on 14 July 2014.~Robin White ~newspix201407

14 July 2014~2014/07/145~Groundwork continues as part of improvements to Williton's North Yard headshunt - seen from a passing train on 14 July 2014.~Robin White ~newspix201407

14 July 2014~2014/07/142~Even the Fat Controller - sans haut-de-forme - helped with turntable duties on 13 July 2014.~Chris Ruddick ~newspix201407

14 July 2014~2014/07/143~GWR 4-6-0 no 6960 Raveningham Hall and GWR 4-6-0 no 4936 Kinlet Hall stand at Westridge, Bishops Lydeard after the Thomas event on 13 July 2014.~Chris Ruddick ~newspix201407

13 July 2014~2014/07/132~GWR 4-6-0 no 4936 Kinlet Hall puts on a happy face during the Thomas event on 13 July 2014.~Chris Ruddick ~newspix201407

14 July 2014~2014/07/131~Classic transport at a classic railway station on 12 July 2014 during the visit of a wedding party, with Dunster Station's carriage sweep fulfilling its role as the inset pictures show!~Ron Williams ~newspix201407

13 July 2014~2014/07/130~Driver Alan Dorrington with GWR 4-6-0 no 6960 Raveningham Hall and GWR 4-6-0 no 4936 Kinlet Hall at Westridge, Bishops Lydeard after the Thomas event on 13 July 2014.~James Auton ~newspix201407

13 July 2014~2014/07/129~GWR 4-6-0 no 6960 Raveningham Hall and GWR 4-6-0 no 4936 Kinlet Hall stand at Westridge, Bishops Lydeard after the Thomas event on 13 July 2014.~James Auton ~newspix201407

13 July 2014~2014/07/128~On 13 July 2014, Class 14 no D9526 sits on the lowloader which will take it to the East Lancs Railway for the 14s@50 event.~Seb Welsh ~newspix201407

13 July 2014~2014/07/109~With colleague Bradley Ives on the left, James Tapley stands on the buffer beam of GWR 4-6-0 no 6960 Raveningham Hall at Bishops Lydeard on 11 July 2014. All location permissions granted.~James Tapley ~newspix201407

13 July 2014~2014/07/108~Thomas with GWR 4-6-0 no 4936 Kinlet Hall at Minehead on 11 July 2014.~James Tapley ~newspix201407

13 July 2014~2014/07/107~Class 03 no D2133 (aka Mavis or sometimes Maud) at Minehead on 11 July 2014.~James Tapley ~newspix201407

13 July 2014~2014/07/106~Peckett 0-4-0ST no 1788 and Thomas at Minehead on 11 July 2014.~James Tapley ~newspix201407

11 July 2014~2014/07/097~Driver Dave Hurd with SDJR 2-8-0 no 88 at Nethercott on 10 July 2014.~Paul Ritchie ~newspix201407

11 July 2014~2014/07/100~Daisy passing Lengthsman Paul Murray at Nethercott on 10 July 2014.~Paul Ritchie ~newspix201407

11 July 2014~2014/07/098~DMU Driver Gleed passing the lengthsmen at Nethercott on 10 July 2014.~Paul Ritchie ~newspix201407

11 July 2014~2014/07/099~Lengthsmen Paul Murray, Hugh Gloyn and Andrew Chisman at Nethercott on 10 July 2014. The photographer was the other in the working party of four.~Paul Ritchie ~newspix201407

11 July 2014~2014/07/096~Steam and diesel face off at Minehead Station on 11 July 2014. At least they seem to be smiling.~Chris Ruddick ~newspix201407

11 July 2014~2014/07/095~SDJR 2-8-0 no 88 at Bishops Lydeard Bridge on 10 July 2014.~James Tapley ~newspix201407

11 July 2014~2014/07/094~Daisy flutters her eyelids whilst waiting at Bishops Lydeard Signal Box on 10 July 2014.~James Tapley ~newspix201407

11 July 2014~2014/07/093~Bishops Lydeard Signal Box on 10 July 2014.~James Tapley ~newspix201407

10 July 2014~2014/07/092~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor at Seaward Way Crossing on the Phoenix Evening Special on 3 July 2014.~Harry Howe ~newspix201407

10 July 2014~2014/07/091~Two of the Friends of Minehead Station working party white lining along platform two whilst Thomas watches from the background on 10 July 2014.~Martyn Snell ~newspix201407

10 July 2014~2014/07/089~Just one example of the excellent floral display at Minehead Station this summer seen here on 10 July 2014.~Martyn Snell ~newspix201407

10 July 2014~2014/07/090~Just one example of the excellent floral display at Minehead Station this summer seen here on 10 July 2014.~Martyn Snell ~newspix201407

10 July 2014~2014/07/088~SDJR 2-8-0 no 88 at Minehead on 9 July 2014.~James Tapley ~newspix201407

10 July 2014~2014/07/086~BR(W) 2-6-2T no 4160 prepares to take the Dunster Castle Express down the Branch on 9 July 2014.~James Tapley ~newspix201407

10 July 2014~2014/07/085~BR(W) 2-6-2T no 4160 simmers at Westridge on 9 July 2014.~James Tapley ~newspix201407

10 July 2014~2014/07/087~The loco compound at Westridge, Bishops Lydeard on 9 July 2014 with nos D6575, 09019, 3850 and 7828.~James Tapley ~newspix201407

10 July 2014~2014/07/084~Thomas rests at Minehead on 9 July 2014 before raising steam for the coming weekend's fun and games.~James Tapley ~newspix201407

10 July 2014~2014/07/083~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor at Seaward Way, Minehead on 9 July 2014.~Colin Harris ~newspix201407

9 July 2014~2014/07/082~Services were distrupted on 8 July 2014 due to a fallen tree near Crowcombe Heathfield and train crews had to change at Williton.~James Tapley ~newspix201407

9 July 2014~2014/07/081~Services were distrupted on 8 July 2014 due to a fallen tree near Crowcombe Heathfield. BR(W) 2-6-2T no 4160 replaced the DMU service and is seen here at Minehead.~James Tapley ~newspix201407

9 July 2014~2014/07/080~GWR 4-6-0 no 6960 Raveningham Hall awaits departure time at Bishops Lydeard on 8 July 2014.~James Tapley ~newspix201407

9 July 2014~2014/07/079~A Down train at Williton on 8 July 2014.~James Tapley ~newspix201407

9 July 2014~2014/07/078~A rather dark and stormy night at Stogumber Station on 8 July 2014.~Robin White ~newspix201407

8 July 2014~2014/07/077~The base course just laid for the new road at Station Farm on 7 July 2014 - the start of the project developing the Station Farm site for the WSR.~Ric Auger ~newspix201407

8 July 2014~2014/07/076~The base course just laid for the new road at Station Farm on 7 July 2014 - the start of the project developing the Station Farm site for the WSR.~Ric Auger ~newspix201407

8 July 2014~2014/07/073~The Hawksworth Inspection Saloon was booked for a private party on 29 June 2014. Here the ladies in their frocks are all dressed up for the occasion.~Brian Hart ~newspix201407

8 July 2014~2014/07/074~The Hawksworth Inspection Saloon was booked for a private party on 29 June 2014. Here is one gentleman dressed for the occasion whilst the other gentlemen do their best.~Brian Hart ~newspix201407

8 July 2014~2014/07/075~The Hawksworth Inspection Saloon attached to the Quantock Belle at Minehead on 29 June 2014.~Brian Hart ~newspix201407

7 July 2014~2014/07/072~Meeting Halls at Minehead: GWR 4-6-0 no 4936 Kinlet Hall and GWR 4-6-0 no 6960 Raveningham Hall at Minehead on 7 July 2014.~James Tapley ~newspix201407

7 July 2014~2014/07/071~Thomas rests at Minehead on 7 July 2014 after the weekend's fun and games, before raising steam for the next weekend's repeat performances.~James Tapley ~newspix201407

7 July 2014~2014/07/070~GWR 4-6-0 no 4936 Kinlet Hall at Minehead on 7 July 2014.~James Tapley ~newspix201407

7 July 2014~2014/07/069~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor at Williton on 7 July 2014.~James Tapley ~newspix201407

7 July 2014~2014/07/068~It's all smiles at the start of the second day of the first Days Out with Thomas weekend at Minehead on 6 July 2014.~Elka Palmer ~newspix201407

7 July 2014~2014/07/066~In the true WSR tradition of turning out spotless engines, a sparkling Class 14 no D9526 at Williton ahead of its trip to the East Lancs Railway for the 14s@50 event. Seen here on 6 July 2014.~Terry Deacon ~newspix201407

7 July 2014~2014/07/067~A sparkling Class 14 no D9526 ahead of its trip to the East Lancs Railway for the 14s@50 event. Seen here on 6 July 2014.~Terry Deacon ~newspix201407

7 July 2014~2014/07/065~Colin and Simon have been mighty busy cleaning Class 14 no D9526 ahead of its trip to the East Lancs Railway for the 14s@50 event. Seen here on 6 July 2014.~Terry Deacon ~newspix201407

6 July 2014~2014/07/058~Buses at Minehead Station on 6 July 2014 waiting for passengers for the trip around town during the Thomas weekend.~Colin Harris ~newspix201407

6 July 2014~2014/07/064~Veteran WSR DMU driver Brian Fisher called into Bishops Lydeard Station on 6 July 2014. His son Robin Fisher is a current volunteer driver and guard.~Robin White ~newspix201407

6 July 2014~2014/07/056~Fireman Richard Hiscox and Cleaner Harry Howe with Thomas at Minehead on 6 July 2014.~Chris Ruddick ~newspix201407

6 July 2014~2014/07/055~Signalman Robin White at Bishops Lydeard Station on 6 July 2014.~Robin White ~newspix201407

6 July 2014~2014/07/054~At the start of the second day of the famous tank engine's first of two weekends, we see Thomas flags and big smiles all round at Bishops Lydeard Station on 6 July 2014.~Robin White ~newspix201407

6 July 2014~2014/07/052~The hi-viz message is clear. Guard Angie Scutt at work at Bishops Lydeard Station in the early morning of 6 July 2014.~Robin White ~newspix201407

6 July 2014~2014/07/051~Class 33 no D6575 waits time at Bishops Lydeard Station on 4 July 2014.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201407

6 July 2014~2014/07/049~Heritage ambience at Bishops Lydeard Station on 4 July 2014.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201407

6 July 2014~2014/07/050~Heritage ambience at Bishops Lydeard Station on 4 July 2014.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201407

6 July 2014~2014/07/046~A view of the road ahead at Dunster West Crossing as seen from the cab of Class 33 no D6575 on 3 July 2014.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201407

6 July 2014~2014/07/047~A view of the road ahead at Seaward Way Crossing as seen from the cab of Class 33 no D6575 on 3 July 2014.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201407

6 July 2014~2014/07/048~A view of the road ahead near Minehead's turntable as seen from the cab of Class 33 no D6575 on 3 July 2014.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201407

6 July 2014~2014/07/045~Nos D6575, D7017 and D6566 at Williton's South Yard on 5 July 2014.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201407

6 July 2014~2014/07/044~BR Class 42 no D832 Onslaught and Class 35 Hymek no D7017 at Williton's South Yard on 5 July 2014.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201407

6 July 2014~2014/07/043~A WSR visitor: BR Class 42 no D821 Greyhound at Williton's South Yard on 5 July 2014.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201407

6 July 2014~2014/07/042~A ex-BR coach undergoing repairs under contact to its bodywork at Williton on 5 July 2014.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201407

6 July 2014~2014/07/041~In the foreground are Commonwealth bogies destined for a WSR Mk 1 coach. These were removed from a RES parcels van which is gradually being stripped of useful items.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201407

6 July 2014~2014/07/040~Class 35 Hymek no D7017 over the pit at Westridge, Bishops Lydeard on 5 July 2014 during an inspection ahead of its visit the the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway later this month.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201407

6 July 2014~2014/07/039~Class 35 Hymek no D7017 over the pit at Westridge, Bishops Lydeard on 5 July 2014 during an inspection ahead of its visit the the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway later this month.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201407

6 July 2014~2014/07/038~Major earthworks underway at Williton's North Yard headshunt with steel gabion cages being put in place which, once filled with rocks, will stabilise the formation. Seen in early July 2014.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201407

6 July 2014~2014/07/037~The North Yard headshunt stop blocks have been removed and stored elsewhere at Williton in early July 2014. The blocks will be replaced when improvements to the headshunt are completed.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201407

6 July 2014~2014/07/036~Groundwork improvements underway near the spur leading into Sherring's Yard at Williton in early July 2014.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201407

5 July 2014~2014/07/035~Peckett 0-4-0ST Kilmersdonwith some rather troublesome trucks at Minehead on 5 July 2014.~Colin Harris ~newspix201407

5 July 2014~2014/07/034~GWR 4-6-0 no 4936 Kinlet Hall on static display at Minehead on 5 July 2014.~Colin Harris ~newspix201407

5 July 2014~2014/07/030~The first Thomas shuttle train at Minehead on 5 July 2014.~Robin White ~newspix201407

5 July 2014~2014/07/028~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor at Minehead Signal Box on 5 July 2014 before taking the 8.55am ECS from Minehead.~Robin White ~newspix201407

4 July 2014~2014/07/027~Minehead Station was the launch venue for the new Peugeot 108 by local dealer Howards of Taunton on the evening of 3 July 2014.~John Simons ~newspix201407

4 July 2014~2014/07/026~A busy moment on the Isle of Sodor. No 7828 on the 2.25pm departure, Class 33 no D6575 waits with the 3.15pm, SDJR 2-8-0 no 88 has just turned on the turntable and Class 03 no D2133 shunts stock for the next day Thomas shuttles on 4 July 2014.~Robin White ~newspix201407

4 July 2014~2014/07/025~Maud passing Minehead Signal Box on 4 July 2014.~Robin White ~newspix201407

4 July 2014~2014/07/024~No 13 Points at Minehead on 4 July 2014 receiving some attention before the forthcoming Thomas weekend.~Robin White ~newspix201407

4 July 2014~2014/07/021~Thomas with Kilmersdon at Minehead on 3 July 2014.~Martin Southwood ~newspix201407

4 July 2014~2014/07/022~Peckett 0-4-0ST no 1788 Kilmersdon at Minehead on 3 July 2014.~Martin Southwood ~newspix201407

4 July 2014~2014/07/023~Toad waits for the weekend's activities at Minehead on 3 July 2014.~Martin Southwood ~newspix201407

4 July 2014~2014/07/020~BR(W) 2-6-2T no 4160 heads an evening charter at Blue Anchor Beach on 3 July 2014.~Tim Edmonds ~newspix201407

4 July 2014~2014/07/019~The Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust's gleaming Peckett 0-4-0ST no 1788 Kilmersdon stands in the shed at Washford on 22 June 2014.~Jacob Fuller ~newspix201407

3 July 2014~2014/07/018~Daisy heads south at Crowcombe Heathfield on 3 July 2014.~Robin White ~newspix201407

3 July 2014~2014/07/017~Thomas - fresh from a day of attention by Minehead's infamous cleaning gang on 3 July 2014.~Chris Ruddick ~newspix201407

2 July 2014~2014/07/016~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor approaching Nornvis Bridge on 2 July 2014.~Tim Edmonds ~newspix201407

2 July 2014~2014/07/015~The Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust's Peckett 0-4-0ST no 1788 Kilmersdon arriving at Minehead on 1 July 2014.~Martin Southwood ~newspix201407

2 July 2014~2014/07/014~Class 09 no 09019 basks in early morning sunshine at Blue Anchor on 2 July 2014.~Robin White ~newspix201407

2 July 2014~2014/07/013~A bracket being made for the photographer's Cheltenham Spa Express headboard which will grace the front of Class 35 no D7017 during its visit to the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway later this month. The bracket was made by Mark at the DEPG depot at Williton.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201407

1 July 2014~2014/07/011~The view from the cab as the DMU makes its way along the East Chord at the Norton Triangle on 27 June 2014 during a training exercise.~Paul Orrells ~newspix201407

1 July 2014~2014/07/012~The view from the DMU looking along the Barnstaple line at Barnstaple Junction on 27 June 2014 during a training exercise.~Paul Orrells ~newspix201407

1 July 2014~2014/07/010~The DMU waits on the Barnstaple line as the points are checked at Barnstaple Junction on 27 June 2014 during a training exercise.~Paul Orrells ~newspix201407

1 July 2014~2014/07/009~The DMU stands alongside the WSR promotional board at Barnstaple Junction on 27 June 2014 during a training exercise.~Paul Orrells ~newspix201407

1 July 2014~2014/07/008~As part of a series of inspections of crossings, an external crossing inspector makes notes at the crossing at Turks Castle on 30 June 2014.~Martin Southwood ~newspix201407

1 July 2014~2014/07/007~The crossing inspector photographs the crossing at Turks Castle whilst Class 09 no 09019 waits on 30 June 2014.~Martin Southwood ~newspix201407

1 July 2014~2014/07/006~Class 09 no 09019 at Turks Castle on 30 June 2014.~Martin Southwood ~newspix201407

1 July 2014~2014/07/005~BR(W) 2-6-2T no 4160 with the returning Quantock Belle at Roebuck Gate Crossing on 29 June 2014.~Tim Stanger ~newspix201407

1 July 2014~2014/07/004~WSRA Manager Susan Kaufman gives a wave from the Hawksworth Saloon at Blue Anchor on 29 June 2014.~Robin White ~newspix201407

1 July 2014~2014/07/003~Guard and TTI watch the incoming up service at Blue Anchor on 29 June 2014.~Robin White ~newspix201407

1 July 2014~2014/07/002~Driver Renwick answers a query from a passenger at Blue Anchor on 29 June 2014.~Robin White ~newspix201407

1 July 2014~2014/07/001~Passengers on the DMU watch the arrival of GWR 4-6-0 no 6960 Raveningham Hall at Blue Anchor on 29 June 2014.~Robin White ~newspix201407