10 June 2013~2013/06/100613_38~Class 33 no D6575 worked the early DMU turn from Bishops Lydeard on 10 June 2013.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201306

10 June 2013~2013/06/100613_40~Running light engine back to Williton, Class 33 no D6575 is seen at Blue Anchor on 10 June 2013.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201306

10 June 2013~2013/06/100613_39~A rather full loco compound at Westridge, Bishops Lydeard on 10 June 2013.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201306

10 June 2013~2013/06/100613_43~An unusual view of the turntable area and Bay platform showing the new water tower and Class 33 no D6575 on 10 June 2013.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201306

10 June 2013~2013/06/100613_41~BR Mk I SK no 25308 at Minehead following completion of the seating after a full overhaul at the Carriage Works. Seen here on 10 June 2013.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201306

10 June 2013~2013/06/100613_42~Off to pastures new at Yeovil Railway Centre on 12 June is TCL no 59515, reportedly by rail. Seen here on 10 June 2013.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201306

10 June 2013~2013/06/100613_37~Open wagon painted in Foster Yeoman colours and seen at Minehead on 10 June 2013.~Jon Tooke ~newspix201306

10 June 2013~2013/06/100613_32~Here's one Tony Brooks made earlier - a new droplight for Autotrailer no 169 - seen here on 9 June 2013.~Mike Dunse ~newspix201306

10 June 2013~2013/06/100613_31~5542 Ltd Chairman John Wood - a WSR supporter since 1971 - about to celebrate the acquisition of Autotrailer no W233W at an impromptu members' BBQ at Williton on 9 June 2013.~Mike Dunse ~newspix201306

10 June 2013~2013/06/100613_14~Blue sky, blue engines. SDJR 2-8-0 no 88 and Peckett 0-4-0ST no 1788 at Washford on 9 June 2013.~Bev Zehetmeier ~newspix201306

10 June 2013~2013/06/100613_16~A smart departure at Washford on 9 June 2013 rapidly turned into an emergency stop. A passenger is advised by members of the train crew that leaning out of the window, shouting and raising an arm - even if simply acknowledging a friend on the platform - will be treated by the Driver or by the Guard as a signal to stop and so the train was quickly brought to a stand. Better safe than sorry. Well done, train crew.~Bev Zehetmeier ~newspix201306

10 June 2013~2013/06/100613_10~One man and his dog wait in the sun for the next Up train at Williton on 9 June 2013.~Mike Dunse ~newspix201306

10 June 2013~2013/06/100613_12~Getting that all important action shot at Williton on 9 June 2013.~Mike Dunse ~newspix201306

10 June 2013~2013/06/100613_06~A pleasing imaginative shot of Class 37 no 37215 and Class 24 no 5081 leaving Crowcombe Heathfield on 9 June 2013.~Mark Saunders ~newspix201306

10 June 2013~2013/06/100613_05~Inboard side of a DMU engine almost complete - building and setting up cylinder heads next, then bench testing before installation.~Pete Gleed ~newspix201306

10 June 2013~2013/06/100613_04~First Great Western Class 150 no 150265 standing at Taunton on 9 June 2013 with the 3.25pm to Bishops Lydeard. Inset: the platform indicator showing this and the next departure to the WSR.~Robin Fisher ~newspix201306

10 June 2013~2013/06/100613_03~First Great Western Class 150 no 150265 stabled in the Up Sidings at Westridge on 9 June 2013. Class 33 no D6575 stands alongside.~Robin Fisher ~newspix201306

9 June 2013~2013/06/090613_30~A wide angle view of SDJR 2-8-0 no 88 at Blue Anchor Beach on 9 June 2013.~Ben Robson ~newspix201306

9 June 2013~2013/06/090613_29~BR Mark I SK no W25308 at Minehead on 31 May, looking resplendent after a repaint.~Dave Bagshaw ~newspix201306

9 June 2013~2013/06/090613_28~DMU Class 117 TCL (Trailer Composite Lavatory) no 59515 at Minehead on 31 May, looking in need of a little tlc...~Dave Bagshaw ~newspix201306

9 June 2013~2013/06/090613_27~SDJR 2-8-0 no 88 appears from behind the foliage on the approach to Williton on 8 June 2013.~Dave Neighbour ~newspix201306

9 June 2013~2013/06/090613_24~Class 52 no D1010 and Class 42 no D832 at Crowcombe Heathfield on 8 June 2013.~Simon Prisk ~newspix201306

9 June 2013~2013/06/090613_01~SDJR 2-8-0 no 88 approaching Roebuck Gate Crossing on 8 June 2013.~Mark Pike ~newspix201306

8 June 2013~2013/06/080613_18~The crews of Class 35 no D7017 and Class 33 no D6566 enjoy a chat whilst the Up goods waits for the section at Crowcombe Heathfield on 7 June 2013.~Sylvia Way ~newspix201306

8 June 2013~2013/06/080613_13~Class 24 no 24081 pauses at Washford on 7 June 2013.~Gerry Leyman ~newspix201306

8 June 2013~2013/06/080613_11~Class 35 no D7017 arriving at Washford on 7 June 2013.~Gerry Leyman ~newspix201306

8 June 2013~2013/06/080613_06~Class 24 no 24081 at Dunster West Crossing on 7 June 2013.~Fotophile69 ~newspix201306

8 June 2013~2013/06/080613_07~Class 37 no 37215 at River Avill Bridge on 7 June 2013.~Fotophile69 ~newspix201306

8 June 2013~2013/06/080613_04~Traction Inspector Merv Hebditch acting as secondman on Class 47 no D1661 North Star takes the single line token from Signalman Martin Southwood on 7 June 2013.~Fotophile69 ~newspix201306

8 June 2013~2013/06/080613_03~Class 24 no 24081 arriving at Minehead on 7 June 2013. Class 47 no D1661 waits in the Bay Sidings.~Fotophile69 ~newspix201306

7 June 2013~2013/06/070613_16~Class 37 no 37215 owith the Down goods at Washford on 7 June 2013.~Alan Turner ~newspix201306

7 June 2013~2013/06/070613_14~Class 52 no D1010 and Class 42 no D832 pause at Dunster Station on 7 June 2013.~Colin Harris ~newspix201306

7 June 2013~2013/06/070613_12~Class 35 no D7017 and Class 33 no D6566 with the Up goods at Sampford Brett Bridge on 7 June 2013.~Alan Turner ~newspix201306

7 June 2013~2013/06/070613_11~Class 33 no D6566 with the Up goods near Howells Bridge on 7 June 2013.~Alan Turner ~newspix201306

7 June 2013~2013/06/070613_10~An unusually empty headshunt at Minehead on 7 June 2013 reveals lots of wheels stored in the Stone Siding.~Robin White ~newspix201306

7 June 2013~2013/06/070613_09~Western Region express diesel hydraulics nos D832 and D1010 at Minehead on 7 June 2013.~Robin White ~newspix201306

7 June 2013~2013/06/070613_08~Two thirds of a 3-car DMU shunts itself at Minehead on 7 June 2013.~Robin White ~newspix201306

7 June 2013~2013/06/070613_07~Class 37 no 37215 backs down onto its stock at Minehead on 7 June 2013.~Robin White ~newspix201306

7 June 2013~2013/06/070613_06~The view from the queue at Blue Anchor as Hymek no D7017 heads for Minehead on 7 June 2013.~Robin White ~newspix201306

7 June 2013~2013/06/070613_03~The Guard of a Down train waits time at Doniford Halt on 6 June 2013.~John Crocker ~newspix201306

7 June 2013~2013/06/070613_04~Class 14 no D9526 engaged in shunting at Minehead on 6 June 2013.~John Crocker ~newspix201306

7 June 2013~2013/06/070613_05~This model train has appeared on Stogumber Station's platform on 6 June 2013. More details later.~John Crocker ~newspix201306

7 June 2013~2013/06/070613_01~Four of Auto 169's Wednesday Gang answered Chris Austin's call for extra volunteers to work on the underframe of GWR BCK no 6705 on 5 June 2013. The task they took on was to reconnect the vacuum brake system, check the operation using test equipment and then finally to check the system for leaks. Picture shows the piston working for the first time since the mid 1960s.~Brian Hart ~newspix201306

7 June 2013~2013/06/070613_02~Four of Auto 169's Wednesday Gang answered Chris Austin's call for extra volunteers to work on the underframe of GWR BCK no 6705 on 5 June 2013. The task they took on was to reconnect the vacuum brake system, check the operation using test equipment and then finally to check the system for leaks. Picture shows the piston working for the first time since the mid 1960s.~Brian Hart ~newspix201306

6 June 2013~2013/06/060613_20~BR Class 47 no D1661 heads for the turntable at Minehead on 6 June 2013.~Martyn Snell ~newspix201306

6 June 2013~2013/06/060613_21~Diesel convoy from Williton, with nos D832, D1661 and D6566, arrives at Minehead on 6 June 2013.~Martyn Snell ~newspix201306

6 June 2013~2013/06/060613_22~Class 14 no D9526 about to carry out a spot of shunting at Minehead on 6 June 2013.~Martyn Snell ~newspix201306

6 June 2013~2013/06/060613_23~Class 14 no D9526 leaves the Bay Sidings at Minehead after turning on 6 June 2013.~Martyn Snell ~newspix201306

6 June 2013~2013/06/060613_13~Rich Hiscox puts the final touches to the paintwork of the restored Gunpowder Van at Minehead on 6 June 2013.~Robin Fisher ~newspix201306

6 June 2013~2013/06/060613_14~Class 03 no D2133 and Class 33 no D6566 in the evening sun at Minehead on 6 June 2013.~Robin Fisher ~newspix201306

6 June 2013~2013/06/060613_15~Class 42 no D832 Onslaught in the evening sun at Minehead on 6 June 2013.~Robin Fisher ~newspix201306

6 June 2013~2013/06/060613_16~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor heads away from Williton light engine for Minehead on 6 June 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

6 June 2013~2013/06/060613_17~Class 52 no D1010 Western Campaigner and Class 33 no D6575 at Williton on 6 June 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

6 June 2013~2013/06/060613_18~Class 14 no D9526 with the 5.35pm Minehead to Bishops Lydeard at Williton on 6 June 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

6 June 2013~2013/06/060613_19~The crew of GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor wait at Williton for the section to clear whilst working light engine to Minehead on 6 June 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

6 June 2013~2013/06/060613_12~Diesel convoy with nos D832, D1661 and D6566 passing Washford on 6 June 2013.~Bev Zehetmeier ~newspix201306

6 June 2013~2013/06/060613_11~SDJR 2-8-0 no 88 makes a splendid sight at Castle Hill on 6 June 2013.~Alan Turner ~newspix201306

6 June 2013~2013/06/060613_10~Train of diesel locos being made up at Williton to head towards Minehead on 6 June 2013.~Robin White ~newspix201306

6 June 2013~2013/06/060613_09~Williton Crossing's downside gate being lifted to insert spacers in hinges to correct 'droop' on 6 June 2013.~Robin White ~newspix201306

6 June 2013~2013/06/060613_08~Williton Crossing's downside gate being lifted to insert spacers in hinges to correct 'droop' on 6 June 2013.~Robin White ~newspix201306

6 June 2013~2013/06/060613_07~The FOMS workshop and the recently painted water tower complete a tidy corner of Minehead Station as seen on 5 June 2013.~Ian Grady ~newspix201306

6 June 2013~2013/06/060613_06~SDJR 2-8-0 no 88 at Blue Anchor on 5 June 2013.~Ian Grady ~newspix201306

6 June 2013~2013/06/060613_05~SDJR 2-8-0 no 88 wearing an appropriate headboard arrives at Williton on 5 June 2013.~Ian Grady ~newspix201306

6 June 2013~2013/06/060613_03~Class 03 no D2133 leaving Dunster Yard on weedkilling duties on 21 May 2013.~Ron Williams ~newspix201306

6 June 2013~2013/06/060613_04~A close-up view of the weedkilling wagon leaving Dunster Yard on 21 May 2013.~Ron Williams ~newspix201306

6 June 2013~2013/06/060613_02~The reason the weedkilling train is our and about on the line. Pictured on 22 May 2013.~Ron Williams ~newspix201306

6 June 2013~2013/06/060613_01~Dunster Station at dusk on 22 May 2013.~Ron Williams ~newspix201306

5 June 2013~2013/06/050613_11~Class 24 no D5081 - a guest loco at the forthcoming Mixed Traction Weekend - is hauled onto WSR metals at Westridge on 5 June 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

5 June 2013~2013/06/050613_10~Class 24 no D5081 - a guest loco at the forthcoming Mixed Traction Weekend - is prepared for unloading at Bishops Lydeard on 5 June 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

5 June 2013~2013/06/050613_09~Class 37 no 37215 and Class 24 no D5081 - guest locos at the forthcoming Mixed Traction Weekend - at Bishops Lydeard on 5 June 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

5 June 2013~2013/06/050613_08~Class 37 no 37215 - a guest loco at the forthcoming Mixed Traction Weekend - arrives by road at Bishops Lydeard on 5 June 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

5 June 2013~2013/06/050613_06~Class 03 no D2133 on weedkilling duties at Blue Anchor on 4 June 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

5 June 2013~2013/06/050613_07~Detail of the spraying device on the weedkilling wagon at Blue Anchor on 4 June 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

5 June 2013~2013/06/050613_05~Minehead Station can just seen above the bow of Waverley as the paddle steamer departs Minehead Harbour on 5 June 2013.~Alan Turner ~newspix201306

5 June 2013~2013/06/050613_04~SDJR 2-8-0 no 88 heads an Up train away from Minehead Station on 5 June 2013.~Colin Harris ~newspix201306

5 June 2013~2013/06/050613_03~With just under a quarter of a mile to go WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 pulls into Minehead Station on 5 June 2013.~Colin Harris ~newspix201306

5 June 2013~2013/06/050613_02~SDJR 2-8-0 no 88 takes a spin on the turntable at Minehead on 4 June 2013.~Martyn Snell ~newspix201306

5 June 2013~2013/06/050613_01~SDJR 2-8-0 no 88 takes a spin on the turntable at Minehead on 4 June 2013.~Martyn Snell ~newspix201306

4 June 2013~2013/06/040513_03~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor at Castle Hill on 4 June 2013.~Alan Turner ~newspix201306

4 June 2013~2013/06/040513_01~The last Up train of the day seen passing through Crowcombe Heathfield Station on the lovely evening of 3 June 2013.~Toby Clempson ~newspix201306

3 June 2013~2013/06/030513_12~Freightliner Class 66 no 66603 at Bishops Lydeard Station on 3 June 2013 during GSM-R testing.~Steve Bailey ~newspix201306

3 June 2013~2013/06/030513_09~A busy scene at Williton on 2 June 2013. WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 stands with a Down train, with nos D1010, D7017 and D9526 stabled in the South Yard, with one of the wheelsets of GWR BCK no 6705 undergoing painting in the foreground.~Malcolm Anderson ~newspix201306

3 June 2013~2013/06/030513_06~WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 departing from Williton Station on 2 June 2013.~Malcolm Anderson ~newspix201306

3 June 2013~2013/06/030513_08~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor on the approach to Williton on 2 June 2013.~Malcolm Anderson ~newspix201306

3 June 2013~2013/06/030513_07~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor on the approach to Williton on 2 June 2013.~Malcolm Anderson ~newspix201306

3 June 2013~2013/06/030513_10~SDJR 2-8-0 no 88 leaving Williton on 2 June 2013 with the outward Quantock Belle working.~Malcolm Anderson ~newspix201306

3 June 2013~2013/06/030513_11~SDJR 2-8-0 no 88 about to climb the brief 1 in 183 rise to Water Lane Bridge near Doniford on 2 June 2013 with the outward Quantock Belle working.~Malcolm Anderson ~newspix201306

3 June 2013~2013/06/030513_01~Barclay 0-4-0ST no 1219 at Williton on 25 May 2013. The cab is now complete and awaits painting.~Liam Pope ~newspix201306

3 June 2013~2013/06/030513_02~Barclay 0-4-0ST no 1219 at Williton on 25 May 2013. The cab is now complete and awaits painting.~Liam Pope ~newspix201306

3 June 2013~2013/06/030513_03~Barclay 0-4-0ST no 1219 at Williton on 25 May 2013.~Liam Pope ~newspix201306

3 June 2013~2013/06/030513_04~Barclay 0-4-0ST no 1219 at Williton on 25 May 2013. The cab is now complete and awaits painting.~Liam Pope ~newspix201306

3 June 2013~2013/06/030513_05~The water tank of Barclay 0-4-0ST no 1219 has received a coat of primer at Williton on 25 May 2013.~Liam Pope ~newspix201306

2 June 2013~2013/06/020613_08~The returning Quantock Belle arriving at Williton Station on 2 June 2013 behind SDJR 2-8-0 no 88.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

2 June 2013~2013/06/020613_07~GWR 2-8-0 no 3850 arriving at Watchet Station on 2 June 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

2 June 2013~2013/06/020613_04~Members of the volunteer PW gang engaged in technical discussions whilst the oil man continues his duties at WiIliton on 2 June 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

2 June 2013~2013/06/020613_05~Members of the volunteer PW gang continue their technical discussions at WiIliton on 2 June 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

2 June 2013~2013/06/020613_06~Detail of the super finish of part of Class 47 no D1661 at WiIliton on 2 June 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

2 June 2013~2013/06/020613_03~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor at Bishops Lydeard on 2 June 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

2 June 2013~2013/06/020613_02~The first exhibits arriving for the Rally or just some rather fine vehicles parked in the Brunel House car park on 2 June 2013.~Robin White ~newspix201306

1 June 2013~2013/06/010613_13~WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 and SDJR 2-8-0 no 88 double-head the first Up train of the day and seen here on the approach to Turks Castle on 1 June 2013.~Martin Southwood ~newspix201306

1 June 2013~2013/06/010613_14~WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 and SDJR 2-8-0 no 88 double-headed the first Up train of the day and seen here at Williton Station on 1 June 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

1 June 2013~2013/06/010613_15~With less than a week to go for the Mixed Traction Weekend, BR Class 47 no D1661 North Star gets a good wash and brush-up on 1 June 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

1 June 2013~2013/06/010613_16~BR Warship Class 42 no D832 Onslaught receives more care and attention at Williton on 1 June 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

1 June 2013~2013/06/010613_17~With less than a week to go for the Mixed Traction Weekend, all participating motive power is getting a thorough check up on 1 June 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

1 June 2013~2013/06/010613_18~The windows of BR Class 47 no D1661 North Star getting a good clean on 1 June 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

1 June 2013~2013/06/010613_12~A rather wet end to the Bank Holiday for Driver Alan Bond and Conductor John Dixon with former Exeter Corporation Guy Arab IV TFJ808 at Dunster Station on the Dunster Shuttle service on 27 May 2013.~Ian Grady ~newspix201306

1 June 2013~2013/06/010613_11~Driver Nick Minnett watches the passengers as GWR 4-6-0 no 6960 Raveningham Hall arrives at Dunster Station on 26 May 2013.~Ian Grady ~newspix201306

1 June 2013~2013/06/010613_10~GWR 4-6-0 no 6960 Raveningham Hall passing over Dunster West Crossing on 26 May 2013.~Ian Grady ~newspix201306

1 June 2013~2013/06/010613_09~Driver Alan Grieve and Conductor Colin Harris with former Exeter Corporation Guy Arab IV TFJ808 at Dunster Station on the Dunster Shuttle service on 26 May 2013. ~newspix201306

1 June 2013~2013/06/010613_08~GWR 2-8-0 no 3850 arrives at Dunster Station on 20 May 2013.~Ian Grady ~newspix201306

1 June 2013~2013/06/010613_07~A study of light and shade as GWR 2-8-0 no 3850 arrives at Dunster Station on 20 May 2013.~Ian Grady ~newspix201306

1 June 2013~2013/06/010613_06~GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Norton Manor pulling into Dunster Station on 20 May 2013.~Ian Grady ~newspix201306

1 June 2013~2013/06/010613_05~WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 arriving at Williton on 31 May 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

1 June 2013~2013/06/010613_03~WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 at Williton on 31 May 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

1 June 2013~2013/06/010613_02~Shines like a diamond - Class 14 no D9526 at Williton on 31 May 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

1 June 2013~2013/06/010613_04~Class 14 no D9526 is refuelled at Williton on 31 May 2013.~Thomas Courtney ~newspix201306

1 June 2013~2013/06/010613_01~This view across Helwell Bay towards Doniford Bridge shows just how close the railway runs along the clifftop as the DMU passes on 31 May 2013.~Tim Stanger ~newspix201306