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Autumn Steam Gala 30 September to 3 October 2010
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Disclaimer...
Most of the information on this page is based on official information [as at
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GWR 175 - The Prelude
The 2010 event will be the WSR's finale to the Great Western Railway 175 anniversary Celebrations and will feature as many Great Western Locomotive types as possible and is an event not to be missed by the GWR enthusiast!
Engines...
| · | GWR 4-6-0 no 6024 King Edward I
| | · | GWR 4-6-0 no 5029 Nunney Castle
| | · | GWR 4-6-0 no 4953 Pitchford Hall
| | · | LMS Black Five no 44767 George Stephenson
| | · | GWR 2-6-2T no 4566
| | · | GWR 2-6-2T no 5542
| | · | GWR 2-6-2T no 5553
| | · | BR(W) 2-6-2T no 4160
| | · | WSR 2-6-0 no 9351
| | · | SR 4-6-2 no 34046 Braunton (standby loco)
| | · | SDJR 2-8-0 no 88 (in steam at Washford Yard)
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All the above is believed correct as at 27 September 2010 and listed in good faith. Not all engines will be working each day. Peckett 0-4-0ST no 1788 Kilmersdon will be in steam giving shunting demonstrations at Washford Yard. All engines are, of course, subject to availability.
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Events and Highlights...
| · | Several guest engines - nos 6024, 5029, 4953, 4566, 44767, 5542 (all subject to availability)
| | · | GWR Hall 4-6-0 no 6960 Raveningham Hall and GWR 4-6-0 no 7828 Odney Manor on display
| | · | Intensive timetable
| | · | Minehead turntable in operation
| | · | Shunting demonstrations at Washford
| | · | Sheds and workshops at Minehead and Williton open for inspection, together with standby locomotive at Williton
| | · | Many additional attractions and events
| | · | Museums, model railways, gift shops
| | · | Refreshments including hot food outlets at principal stations
| | · | Free connecting bus service between Taunton and Bishops Lydeard
| | · | Special colour souvenir programme
| | · | Rover tickets - cheaper if booked in advance thereby avoiding ticket office queues on the day
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All the above highlights, and the information below, are believed correct as at 16 September 2010, detailed in good faith and subject to availability.
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Train Timetables...
Please note other trains - empty coaching stock, goods trains, light engines, charter trains - may run. Details will be found in the Working Timetables published with the Souvenir Programme.
Catering...
Bar and buffet facilities will be available throughout the Gala on most trains serving a very good range of high quality hot and cold food, tea/coffee and a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The majority of stations along the line will be serving some refreshments. These range from teas and coffees through to light snacks and hot food.
The Turntable...
At Minehead, watch steam locomotives turned on the fully restored former GWR turntable, whilst taking tea at the Turntable Buffet. There is easy access to view the turning operation. Times of turning will be published in our Souvenir Programme and here soon...
Museums...
The Gauge Museum at Bishops Lydeard, Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust museum at Washford, and Blue Anchor Railway Museum will all be open. Trackwork display at Crowcombe Heathfield. The Taunton Model Railway Group’s base at Bishops Lydeard will also be open (small separate admission charge payable).
Shed Visits...
Minehead shed will be open from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday (admission charge of £1 per person). Come and see engines resting on shed in between their duties; and visit the workshop and view work in progress.
Williton. The West Somerset Restoration Works will be open from 10am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday (admission by donation) giving the chance to view the engineering base of the WSRA where progress can be viewed on various projects.The DEPG Diesel Depot and Heritage Diesel Visitor Centre will also be open on all four days of the Gala (admission by donation). Come and see the heritage diesel locomotives on display and view the Gala ‘standby’ steam locomotive stabled in the Diesel Depot South Yard.
Norton Shuttles...
On Saturday 2 October and Sunday 3 October, a steam shuttle will operate on the Bishops Lydeard to Norton Fitzwarren section as follows:
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| | Bishops Lydeard | dep | 11.45am | 12.45pm | 1.45pm | 2.45pm
| | Norton Fitzwarren | arr | 12.05pm | 1.05pm | 2.05pm | 3.05pm
| | Norton Fitzwarren | dep | 12.10pm | 1.10pm | 2.10pm | 3.10pm
| | Bishops Lydeard | arr | 12.22am | 1.22pm | 2.22pm | 3.22pm
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Please note:
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| | · | It is not possible to join or leave the train at Norton Fitzwarren.
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Lineside Photography...
A reminder that access to the lineside and other areas away from the public areas is restricted to those with a valid Lineside Photography Permit. For a Permit for this Gala please click here. For general information about WSR Photography Lineside Permit click here
Souvenir Programme and Working Timetable...
The colour souvenir programme includes the complete passenger working timetable and locomotive rosters including indication of the chimney first direction and Minehead turntable turning times for all four days. The programme will be available from 25 September from Minehead and at most stations during the event priced at £3.00 per copy.
Bus service - Bishops Lydeard and Taunton
A special free bus service linking Taunton station, the Park and Ride car park at Silk Mill and Bishops Lydeard station will run at least every 30 minutes on all four days. The service will start from 9.30am collecting from under the Taunton Station bridge each day, with the last bus connecting with the final train arrival at Bishops Lydeard. This service is free.
First Bus no 28 runs a service from the down side of Taunton Station (16 and 46 minutes past the hour) all days except Sunday, with a journey time of around 35 minutes. This service is not free.
Retail Outlets...
The Railway's principal shops at Minehead and Bishops Lydeard will both be open throughout the Gala – offering a wide range of gifts, souvenirs, books, videos etc – and shops at several of the intermediate stations will also be open. The excellent Reader’s Halt bookstall, situated on the platform at Minehead, will also be open. A small number of sales and information stands will also be present.
Tickets...
Please note that no privilege ticket, free pass and voucher facilities are valid at the Autumn Steam Gala. Special Event fares apply to all passengers. Discounts are available on Rover Tickets purchased in advance - use the Booking Form (available soon)
How to Book...
You can book Rover Tickets at a discount in advance in the following ways...
| · | By telephone, using your Credit Card. Please ring 01643 704996, 9am-5pm Monday-Friday
| | · | In person at Minehead Station 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday
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26 September 2010
Timetables on this website for Thu and Fri amended by removing of 6pm departures which were included in error. Apologies.
| 24 September 2010
Souvenir Programme now available
| 23 September 2010
Norton Shuttle times
| 15 September 2010
Pitchford Hall confirmed as Gala guest
| 6 September 2010
No 5542 confirmed as Gala guest
| 24 August 2010
Details released
| 24 August 2010
Lineside Photo Permits
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