12 September 2008~2008/09/hobc_2_110908_lre~Due to an incident at Fairwater Yard, only one Class 66 loco was available for the visit of the HOBC to Norton, so the train was taken down to Bishops Lydeard where the loco ran round - picture taken from the cab of the Class 66 on 11 September 2008.~Len Renwick ~newspix200809

12 September 2008~2008/09/hobc_1_110908_lre~The HOBC heads for the Norton Triangle at Allerford Junction - a cracking shot taken on 11 September 2008.~Len Renwick ~newspix200809

12 September 2008~2008/09/3850_1_060908_psl~The PW Gang stand clear as GWR 2-8-0 no 3850 enters Blue Anchor Station on 10 September 2008.~Pete Slater ~newspix200809

12 September 2008~2008/09/9351_1_060908_psl~WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 at Stones Wood on 6 September 2008.~Pete Slater ~newspix200809

12 September 2008~2008/09/3850_2_060908_psl~GWR 2-8-0 no 3850 near Cottiford Bridge on 6 September 2008.~Pete Slater ~newspix200809

9 September 2008~2008/09/169_2_090908_igr~Work on the rebuilding of Auto Trailer no 169 has restarted at Williton following the completion of the box van - here toplight angled rebates sectionsare cut into the cant rail - seen in early September 2008.~Ian Grady ~newspix200809

9 September 2008~2008/09/169_1_090908_igr~Work on the rebuilding of Auto Trailer no 169 has restarted at Williton following the completion of the box van - here rain drip recesses are cut into toplight rail - seen in early September 2008.~Ian Grady ~newspix200809

8 September 2008~2008/09/bl_1_070908_mdu~GWR 2-8-0 no 3850 leaving Bishops Lydeard with the 12.40pm to Minehead on 7 September 2008.~Mike Dunse ~newspix200809

8 September 2008~2008/09/bl_2_070908_mdu~GWR 2-6-2T no 5553 brings the Quantock Belle stock into the platform at Bishops Lydeard on 7 September 2008.~Mike Dunse ~newspix200809

8 September 2008~2008/09/md_1_070908_mdu~GWR 2-6-2T no 5553 at Minehead on 7 September 2008.~Mike Dunse ~newspix200809

8 September 2008~2008/09/md_2_070908_mdu~Perhaps the Strongman Contest has returned to Minehead - lever pulling in progress on 7 September 2008.~Mike Dunse ~newspix200809

8 September 2008~2008/09/4160_1_070908_mdu~GWR 2-6-2T no 4160 at Minehead on 7 September 2008.~Mike Dunse ~newspix200809

8 September 2008~2008/09/4160_2_070908_mdu~GWR 2-6-2T no 4160 at Minehead on 7 September 2008.~Mike Dunse ~newspix200809

8 September 2008~2008/09/sr_3_070908_mdu~GWR 2-8-0 no 3850 negotiates the reverse curves on the approach to Stogumber Station on 7 September 2008.~Mike Dunse~384 ~newspix200809

8 September 2008~2008/09/sr_1_070908_mdu~A couple checking the train times at Stogumber Station on 7 September 2008.~Mike Dunse ~newspix200809

8 September 2008~2008/09/sr_2_070908_mdu~Two rather tall items fill the camera viewfinder at Stogumber Station on 7 September 2008.~Mike Dunse~384 ~newspix200809

8 September 2008~2008/09/ch_1_070908_mdu~Just what the visitors like to see at Crowcombe Heathfield Station on 7 September 2008.~Mike Dunse~384 ~newspix200809

8 September 2008~2008/09/ch_2_070908_mdu~This is what preservation is all about - the Booking Hall and Waiting Room at Crowcombe Heathfield Station on 7 September 2008.~Mike Dunse~384 ~newspix200809

8 September 2008~2008/09/ch_3_070908_mdu~The Guard gives the right-away at Crowcombe Heathfield Station on 7 September 2008.~Mike Dunse ~newspix200809

8 September 2008~2008/09/ch_4_070908_mdu~Deep discussions at Crowcombe Heathfield Station on 7 September 2008.~Mike Dunse ~newspix200809

7 September 2008~2008/09/9351_1_070908_jge~WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 heading uphill near Watersmeet Bridge on 7 September 2008.~Jake Genge ~newspix200809

7 September 2008~2008/09/bl_1_060908_apa~On 6 September, a group of Bishops Lydeard station staff (collective term "chuckle") went off to Watchet on the 12.40pm for Personal Track Safety training. Here they are on their return with Station Master Ken Davidge.~Andrew Padfield ~newspix200809

7 September 2008~2008/09/33_1_060908_apa~The Crompton Class 33 no D6566 as seen through a DMU window on 6 September 2006.~Andrew Padfield~384 ~newspix200809

7 September 2008~2008/09/mm_1_060908_apa~The Guard and Driver of the Murder Mystery Special discuss tactics before departure on 6 September 2006.~Andrew Padfield~384 ~newspix200809

7 September 2008~2008/09/mm_2_060908_apa~The Fireman of the Murder Mystery Special stokes up on fish and chips before departure on 6 September 2006.~Andrew Padfield~384 ~newspix200809

7 September 2008~2008/09/bl_2_060908_apa~The Management - a picture taken at the insistence of a group of visiting Australians. Station Master Ken Davidge and Deputy Station Master Andrew Padfield at Bishops Lydeard on a wet 6 September 2006.~Andrew Padfield~384 ~newspix200809

7 September 2008~2008/09/jt_1_060908_apa~Guard Jon Tooke snaps another WSR moment at Bishops Lydeard on 6 September 2006.~Andrew Padfield~384 ~newspix200809

7 September 2008~2008/09/3850_1_060908_pbr~GWR 2-8-0 no 3850 makes a very atmospheric departure at Bishops Lydeard on 6 September 2008.~Phill Berry-Roper ~newspix200809

7 September 2008~2008/09/4561_1_060908_pbr~GWR 2-6-2T no 4561 wrapped up against the rain at Bishops Lydeard on 6 September 2008.~Phill Berry-Roper ~newspix200809

7 September 2008~2008/09/3850_2_060908_pbr~GWR 2-8-0 no 3850 at a damp Bishops Lydeard on 6 September 2008.~Phill Berry-Roper ~newspix200809

7 September 2008~2008/09/3850_3_060908_pbr~GWR 2-8-0 no 3850 waits for the right away at a damp Bishops Lydeard on 6 September 2008.~Phill Berry-Roper ~newspix200809

5 September 2008~2008/09/9351_1_040908_gle~WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 arriving at Washford on 4 September 2008. Note the camera fixed to the end of the tender (see inset).~Gerry Leyman ~newspix200809

5 September 2008~2008/09/tt_1_050908_msn~New signage in place at Minehead Station on a rather wet 5 September 2008.~Martyn Snell~384 ~newspix200809

5 September 2008~2008/09/tt_5_050908_msn~New signage in place at the turntable site at Minehead on 5 September 2008.~Martyn Snell ~newspix200809

5 September 2008~2008/09/tt_6_050908_msn~New signage in place at the turntable site at Minehead on 5 September 2008.~Martyn Snell ~newspix200809

5 September 2008~2008/09/tt_2_050908_msn~New signage in place at Minehead on a rather wet 5 September 2008.~Martyn Snell~384 ~newspix200809

5 September 2008~2008/09/tt_3_050908_msn~New signage in place at Minehead on a rather wet 5 September 2008.~Martyn Snell~384 ~newspix200809

5 September 2008~2008/09/tt_4_050908_msn~New seating at Minehead Station on a rather wet 5 September 2008.~Martyn Snell ~newspix200809

5 September 2008~2008/09/4561_1_040908_msy~WSRA-owned GWR 2-6-2T no 4561 is home - seen here at Bishops Lydeard on 4 September 2008.~Malc Stacey ~newspix200809

5 September 2008~2008/09/4561_2_030908_rsy~WSRA-owned GWR 2-6-2T no 4561 waits to leave Swindon on 4 September 2008.~Richard Symonds ~newspix200809

4 September 2008~2008/09/bbc_1_040908_cgo~BBC camera crew Ray and John filming for the series of 10 programmes called Down The Line with travel presenter Simon Calder. First programme will be on 26 October on BBC West. Some to be screened nationally on Channel 4. Pictured here on 4 September 2008.~Clive Goddard ~newspix200809

4 September 2008~2008/09/4561_1_040908_cgo~WSRA-owned GWR 2-6-2T no 4561 is home - seen here being unloaded at Bishops Lydeard on 4 September 2008.~Clive Goddard ~newspix200809

4 September 2008~2008/09/4561_1_030908_rsy~WSRA-owned GWR 2-6-2T no 4561 coupled to the Collett Buffet Car at STEAM Swindon during a reshuffle of exhibits involving King George V and Evening Star on 3 September 2008. No 4561 is now homeward-bound.~Richard Symonds ~newspix200809

3 September 2008~2008/09/rj_3_310808_kjo~New Tracker Rodney Jones manning the barrow crossing barrier at Bishops Lydeard under supervision by none other than the Station Master himself on 30 August 2008. Those folks long connected with the WSR will recognise a early-days Bishops Lydeard notable on the platform. Published with permission.~Kerrie Jones~384 ~newspix200809

3 September 2008~2008/09/rj_2_310808_kjo~New Tracker Rodney Jones manning the barrow crossing barrier at Bishops Lydeard under supervision by none other than the Station Master himself on 30 August 2008. Published with permission.~Kerrie Jones ~newspix200809

3 September 2008~2008/09/rj_1_310808_kjo~New Tracker Rodney Jones learning the ropes at Bishops Lydeard on 30 August 2008. Published with permission.~Kerrie Jones~384 ~newspix200809

3 September 2008~2008/09/rj_4_310808_kjo~New Tracker Rodney Jones learning the ropes at Bishops Lydeard on 30 August 2008. Published with permission.~Kerrie Jones~384 ~newspix200809

3 September 2008~2008/09/dmu_1_030908_pgl~The DMU was placed over the inspection pit at Bishops Lydeard Loco for mechanical attention, the Minehead end cab was parked neatly in the car park.~Peter Gleed ~newspix200809

2 September 2008~2008/09/34046_2_270808_igr~Cab detail of SR 4-6-2 no 34046 Braunton at Williton on 27 August 2008.~Ian Grady ~newspix200809

2 September 2008~2008/09/34046_1_270808_igr~SR 4-6-2 no 34046 Braunton at Williton on 27 August 2008.~Ian Grady ~newspix200809

2 September 2008~2008/09/88_3_270808_dha~A powerful study of SDJR 2-8-0 no 88 at Bishops Lydeard on 27 August 2008.~Declan Hargreaves ~newspix200809

2 September 2008~2008/09/88_2_270808_dha~SDJR 2-8-0 no 88 at Minehead on 27 August 2008.~Declan Hargreaves ~newspix200809

2 September 2008~2008/09/9351_1_270808_dha~WSR 2-6-0 no 9351 at Minehead on 27 August 2008.~Declan Hargreaves ~newspix200809

2 September 2008~2008/09/7820_1_270808_dha~BR(W) 4-6-0 no 7820 Dinmore Manor at Minehead on 27 August 2008.~Declan Hargreaves ~newspix200809

2 September 2008~2008/09/d832_1_270808_dha~Red is the colour for D1010 and D832 at Williton on 27 August 2008.~Declan Hargreaves ~newspix200809

2 September 2008~2008/09/88_1_270808_dha~SDJR 2-8-0 no 88 arriving at Williton on 27 August 2008.~Declan Hargreaves ~newspix200809

2 September 2008~2008/09/4160_1_270808_dha~BR(W) 2-6-2T no 4160 takes water at Bishops Lydeard on 27 August 2008.~Declan Hargreaves ~newspix200809

2 September 2008~2008/09/5553_1_270808_dha~GWR 2-6-2T no 5553 at Bishops Lydeard on 27 August 2008.~Declan Hargreaves ~newspix200809

2 September 2008~2008/09/dmu_1_270808_dha~The DMU at Bishops Lydeard on 27 August 2008.~Declan Hargreaves ~newspix200809

2 September 2008~2008/09/rams_1_020908_ale~The new gate to entrance tunnel to Platform 2 at Bishops Lydeard built and painted by RAMS in August 2008.~Angie Leach ~newspix200809

2 September 2008~2008/09/rams_3_020908_ale~John and Ian from RAMS trying on the gate for size at the top car park at Bishops Lydeard in August 2008.~Angie Leach~448 ~newspix200809

2 September 2008~2008/09/3850_1_020908_ale~GWR 2-8-0 no 3850 at Bishops Lydeard on 31 August 2008.~Angie Leach ~newspix200809

1 September 2008~2008/09/nornvis_1_010908_rpr~The WSRA PW gang cleared Nornvis Bridge and aquaduct of ivy and other growth on 31 August 2008.~Ron Prickett ~newspix200809

1 September 2008~2008/09/nornvis_2_010908_rpr~The WSRA PW gang cleared Nornvis Bridge and aquaduct of ivy and other growth on 31 August 2008.~Ron Prickett ~newspix200809

1 September 2008~2008/09/nornvis_3_010908_rpr~Dave Randall. leader of the WSRA PW gang making good the fencing at Nornvis Bridge after removal of ivy and other growth on 31 August 2008.~Ron Prickett ~newspix200809

1 September 2008~2008/09/bl_1_310808_kda~The massed ranks of the staff of Bishops Lydeard Station (well, 18 of the 31) on 31 August 2008~Ken Davidge ~newspix200809

1 September 2008~2008/09/34991_1_010908_jwo~Ex-VSOE Mark One BCK no 34991 (99538) which has been purchased by Loco 5542 Ltd. At present, there are no plans to move the vehicle to the WSR.~John Wood ~newspix200809