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Norton Fitzwarren Junction averages two trains a day
In 2010, over 700 trains used the Junction between Network Rail and the West Somerset Railway. The staggering statistic confirms the belief and the vision of the various parties who in 2003 agreed to fund the improvements to Norton Fitzwarren Junction which have since allowed thousands of trains to work between the heritage line and the main line. Writing in the WSR Journal, Steve Martin, WSR's Operating Superintendent, explains "We started the year [2010] with High Output Ballast Cleaner (HOBC) trains to Allerford Junction and GBRF empty stock to Bishops Lydeard, and at the end of the year, the HOBC trains were still running and the WSR were again welcoming stone trains for sea defence works." On 17 December 2010, the WSR received no less than three freight workings from the main line - a HOBC, a stone train and a rail delivery train. Also using the link were several track maintenance trains, through passenger trains and main line steam locos for stabling and servicing. Perhaps the Junction is the most used between any heritage railway and the main rail network?
31 March 2011
Details from WSR Plc and WSR Journal
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The Stogumber Goods Lock Up Project
A lost building could be rebuilt at Stogumber Station. The Friends of Stogumber Station have set their sights rebuilding the Goods Lock Up as the next major project for 2011. The Goods Lock Up was initially built at the same time as the station in 1862 in matching stone and this neat little building stood at the end of the cattle dock. In the last few years of its life it acted as a store for lamp oil for signals before eventually being demolished in the 1960s. The FoSS are trying to raise sufficient funds to reconstruct this building in the same style as it was built but using modern building techniques. When complete part will be opened as a goods agent's office and part will act as a store for the station stock. The WSR has never rebuilt a lost building so why not join in and support this venture.
29 March 2011
Details from FoSS
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Busy weekend ahead for the Railway
The momentum of the 2011 season on the Minehead Branch continues. Whilst the hectic Spring Gala is now behind us, the weekend of 2 and 3 April promises four steam departures each way from Bishops Lydeard and Minehead. On Sunday 3 April from Bishops Lydeard a Fish and Chip Mother's Day Special heads for Minehead, followed a little later by a Sunday Luncheon Quantock Belle Special (booking essential for both of these services) Visitors making for Bishop Lydeard Station in the morning of Sunday 3 April may wish to note the Taunton Marathon will reult in the closure of several roads in the Taunton area, including Wellington Road and notably Silk Mill Road, the latter being closed for through traffic from 10am to 3pm. Trains also run on 29, 30 and 31 March
28 March 2011
Details from local correspondent
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A chance to find out about being a WSR volunteer
A recruitment day in April for folks interested in becoming a West Somerset Railway volunteer. The West Somerset Railway Association (WSRA) explain: "Whatever your age, whatever your abilities, you can help keep the wheels turning at the West Somerset Railway. Interested? Well, the WSRA is holding a special day to put you in the picture regarding the many ways you can volunteer on the railway. On Sunday 17 April, the WSRA, a registered charity, is holding a 'Volunteer Recruiting Day' at Bishops Lydeard Station, near Taunton. It will be a full day of events, so bring a packed lunch with you." Full details of the day can be found at the WSRA website at www.wsra.org.uk
27 March 2011
Details from WSRA
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The next meeting of the WSRA Taunton Group
The Taunton Group of the West Somerset Railway Association will soon be treated to views from north of the border. The next meeting is on Monday 4 April at the GWRSA Club at Station Approach, Taunton at 7.30pm for a 7.45pm start. Ian Aldridge Director and Trustee of the WSRA says "The main feature will be a slide presentation on Scotland by our very own Peter Triggs who know doubt will provide us with a lively and informative evening, all welcome."
27 March 2011
Details from WSRA
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John Wilton is the new Personnel Director
The West Somerset Railway is pleased to announce that John Wilton has agreed to join the Company Board and take on the role of Personnel Director. The Railway have made this statement: "Many will know John as a guard but he has also been involved with the railway’s S&T Department, on the Buffets and as a TTI; he is also currently waiting to take the DMU Driving examination. For some 30 years, John was employed in day-to-day Operational Support with Devon and Cornwall Constabulary, as a staff representative with NALGO, Unison and as a liaison officer with the Police Federation. In 2007, John was appointed Chairman of the WSR Personnel Forum, which is responsible for the provision of independent and impartial advice and guidance to the WSR, its managers and all staff and to promote best practice in Personnel and Human Resource issues. Finally, John has brought together a WSR Counselling and Chaplaincy team that we can all use as a listening ear when we feel the need to talk about things in life, which may be difficult to relate to, and the personal difficulties these issues can bring about." John can be contacted by email at personnel@wsrail.net or by phone on 01271 862837.
22 March 2011
Details from WSR Plc
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WSR at the Best of Britain and Ireland show
The West Somerset Railway attended the Best of Britain & Ireland trade show as an exhibitor on 16 and 17 March. The event is the official travel trade event of the year and gives exhibitors unrivalled business opportunities for exhibitors, trade visitors and VIP Hosted Buyers from overseas and the domestic market. Over the course of two days the WSR spoke to journalists, travel agents, tour operators (UK and overseas) and coach companies. Continual promotion of the West Somerset Railway is key to its future success.
21 March 2011
Details from WSR Plc
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Looking like a good year for the WSRA
A good financial report for the WSR Association looks likely. Don Bishop, Vice Chairman of the West Somerset Railway Association explains. "WSRA staff are currently working on the annual accounts, along with our auditors, and are pleased to be able to report that it looks like we've had a very good year with all of our trading departments - West Somerset Railway Promotions Ltd, recording successful results with donations and fund raising activities also being successful. This has enabled us to support a good number of projects on the WSR over the past year, such as work on stations including
- £4,500 to Watchet for the new toilet block,
- £2,622 to Stogumber towards the new waiting room,
- £2,000 to the Williton footbridge project,
- £1,000 also at Williton for the booking office chimney rebuild,
- £800 to Blue Anchor for reinstatement of gates,
- £1,000 for the rebuilding of a retaining wall at Watchet,
- £788 for platform lighting at Crowcombe, with another £2,000 committed for next year to convert the stations lamptops,
and all of our ongoing commitments to the cost of maintaining Bishops Lydeard station as the gateway to the railway for many of our visitors. We have also supported the WSR Plc with assistance on the cost of moving the Llangollen based Autocoach no 167 and GWR no 6024 King Edward I to the Railway for the Spring Steam Gala and £10,000 towards the new volunteer accommodation block at Minehead. Signal & Telegraph and Permanent Way works are also of course supported on an ongoing basis. All of this of course is in addition to our current major project to build the turning triangle at Norton Fitzwarren, which is progressing well and will hopefully be completed and passed ready for use later in 2011, along with further work around the Norton Platform. We are continuing to develop our Williton works facility in order to provide capacity to overhaul the Association's Small Prairie no 4561, and in the future Manor no 7821 Ditcheat Manor when funds are available, plus the WSRA's own coaching stock that has been bought over the years for service on the WSR, some of which is now requiring major overhaul, and undertaking contract work for a number of clients both directly involved with the WSR and outside, such as recent work on West County no 34046 Braunton and GWR no 6960 Raveningham Hall. There are numerous projects going on at the WSR all the time (and I hope I have not missed anything important) and the WSRA is proud to be able to support the railway with many of these. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our hard working staff, both paid and voluntary, and our members and supporters for their donations etc. to enable all of the above and more to take place in the past year and look forward to other projects that are in the pipeline for the coming year."
21 March 2011
Details from WSRA
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RAMS help out at Stogumber Station
With a little help from friends from RAMS. Jenny Davidge, Station Master at Stogumber, explains "I wish to send my sincere thanks to John Baines and all the RAMS people. Despite heavy rain delaying John's already busy schedule he managed to stop off at Stogumber Station and fit the last sign. This proclaims 'Tickets and Refreshment Room' from over the station building door. Without RAMS help SR would be a much poorer place with regards to its buildings. To add icing on the cake the Waiting Room has been finished off with posters.Well done RAMS keep up the good work."
20 March 2011
Details from Stogumber Station
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The final fundraising push for Williton's footbridge
Help finish the Williton footbridge. Williton's new Station Master Martin Hope will be asking visitors over the coming Spring Steam Gala to help with the £20,000 needed to finish off the footbridge. Fundraising over many years at the station have raised the funds for the refurbishment and re-erection of the ex-Trowbridge GWR footbridge and funds are available to add the timber steps and deck to have the footbridge in use, hopefully for the summer. However a further £20,000 is needed to add the roof and lighting to protect the bridge before the winter weather sets in. Martin commented that "This was Chris van den Arend's great project which he led with quiet tenacity for so many years and we are all so disappointed that he was not there to see the bridge erected. A donation to complete the footbridge would be a fitting tribute to the memory of one of the founding generation of the WSR."
Donations can be given to station staff or sent to Williton Station. Cheques should be made payable to 'Williton Station Footbridge Fund'.
19 March 2011
Details from Williton Station
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Successful trial for proposed chicane at Govier's Lane Crossing
Watchet residents are pleased with the proposed changes to the footpath crossing. The Railway, along with local residents and local authorities, constructed on the car park in Harbour Road a mock-up of the revised plans for Govier's Lane Crossing. The new arrangement will takes the form of a fenced chicane on each side of the railway track. The current gates would be removed. Local people who were invited to test the chicanes with pushchairs, cycles, wheelchairs, mobility scooters - and even a postman's trolley was seen negotiating the chicane. The result was general approval. It was good to see the Railway managers working directly with folks on access issues. The next step is to submit the plan to the Office for the Railway Regulator for approval to proceed and everyone is hopeful of swift progress at Govier's Lane. A video of the trial can be seen on WizzerTV.
18 March 2011
Details from WSR Plc and local correpondents
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Sleeping Car open to view during the gala
Come and view the superbly restored GWR Sleeping Car no 9038. The 1897-built Sleeping Car will be open for public viewing during each of the six days of the Spring Steam Gala between 10.30am and 4pm each day. A great opportunity for visitors to see the fine workmanship inside the coach and to admire the beautifully restored exterior. The Sleeping Car will be on display in the Gauge Museum at Bishops Lydeard Station and information on progress with the restoration of the other
heritage carriages will also be available.
17 March 2011
Details from WSSRT
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Find out more about the Heritage Carriages Project
The Heritage Carriages folks will be on hand during the Gala weekends to help visitors learn more about the Project. The main display board will again be at Williton Station during the Spring Steam Gala and when the Swindon Shed is open on the Saturdays and Sundays of the Gala there will be a display within the shed too. Additionally, the Project team plan to have a steward available throughout both weekends, and possibly on Friday 25 March, to answer questions concerning the Project, and to escort visitors wishing to see the five carriages in the adjacent Sherrings Yard. More about the Project here.
17 March 2011
Details from WSRA
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John Pearce to retire at end of September
John Pearce, one of the founding fathers of the West Somerset Railway, will retire from his post of WSRA Shop Manager on 30 September 2011. In a statement, the Association say "John has had a long and distinguished career with West Somerset Railway, and during his tenure as WSRA Shop Manager (aka Arkwright) more than £3 million passed through his till. A consistent top performer returning the highest income for WSRA (Promotions) Ltd year after year is a record to be proud of, and we hope to see him around the railway in a continued volunteer role. We wish him all the best for the future, and congratulate him on his long and dedicated service."
17 March 2011
Details from WSRA
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A new Station Master and a new footbridge
Following interviews, Martin Hope has been appointed as the new Station Master at Williton. Announcing the news Magda Davies of the WSRA said "Congratulations to Martin and good luck for the future." The announcement came on the day when the ex-Trowbridge footbridge was returned from Cardiff following renovation at Tema Engineering and lifted into position across the tracks and platforms at Williton recreating the look familiar in former days. A fitting tribute to the late Chris van den Arend, long serving Williton Station Master, who died in December last year, and who was the driving force behind the footbridge project. New Station Master Martin, the man behind the excellent revamped Williton Station website, commented on his new appointment "I am looking forward to the challenge of leading the team at Williton Station and hope that the 'apprenticeship' I undertook working as a volunteer on the Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway will stand me in good stead in my new position"
16 March 2011
Details from WSRA and local correpondents
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King comes on as sub for West Country
No 6024 is a last minute Gala visitor. GWR 4-6-0 no 6024 King Edward I is now confirmed as deputising for SR 4-6-2 no 34046 Braunton over the second weekend of the Spring Steam Gala. It will arrive on Monday 21 March by rail from Bristol. WSR Plc say "We are very grateful to the WSR Association who have very generously agreed to fund a significant contribution towards moving the locomotive. No 6024 would not be visiting the Railway without their support." Braunton is in the last stages of work which will enable the loco to work on the main rail network.
16 March 2011
Details from WSR Plc
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Business as usual for the Association
The Trustees are pleased to confirm that the Association will be led jointly by Vice Chairmen Don Bishop and Steve Roberts until such time as a new Chairman is appointed. Don and Steve are working closely with Association Manager Susan Kaufman (01823 431311 or manager@wsra.org.uk ) to ensure that Association business continues to run smoothly. Company secretary Penny Gardiner (cosec@wsra.org.uk ) is the contact point for the Trustees and Administrator Keith Sandford (01823 433856 or wsra@btconnect.com ) may be contacted as usual for membership matters.
15 March 2011
Details from WSRA
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Trains requested not to stop at Stogumber
By popular request certain up trains on each Saturday and Sunday of the Spring Steam Gala will not stop at Stogumber. Station visitors will enjoy the rare chance to see, hear and photograph or film a train working very hard at line speed running non-stop and uphill through a station. Normally this type of photograph can only be obtained from a run past associated with a photographic charter. However the requests have been such that for this Gala again certain up trains will not stop. With the long garden at Stogumber getting a good position is not difficult and some memorable photographs can be obtained especially in the morning. The non-stoppers, all from the Minehead direction, pass Stogumber Station at 11am, 1pm, 3pm and 5pm. Stogumber will be a hive of activity with the usual photographers, who know the secrets of the station, being there early. Lydia's famous cakes will be on sale along with bacon rolls, pasties and sausage rolls served piping hot. Gallons of tea, coffee and other beverages available. And possibly the best selection of second hand railway books for miles.
15 March 2011
Details from Friends of Stogumber Station
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David Holmes steps down as WSRA Chairman
David Holmes has resigned as Chairman of the West Somerset Railway Association. A statement from the WSRA reads "The Trustees of the Association are very sorry to announce the resignation of David Holmes as a Trustee and Chairman of the West Somerset Railway Association due to personal and business reasons. David has been a member of the Association board for over ten years and has chaired the Trustees with enormous commitment and energy since early 2009. The Trustees would like to thank David on behalf of the members of the Association for his unstinting efforts for the Association and the West Somerset Railway stretching over many years, in particular for the flagship Norton Triangle project."
12 March 2011
Details from WSRA
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Some changes to the Spring Steam Gala programme
A Gala update from the Special Events Planning Team. The Railway is very disappointed to have been advised by the owners of Braunton that the loco will not be available for the first weekend of the Gala. GWR 2-6-2T no 4160 will substitute. On Wednesday 23 March GWR 0-6-0PT no 6430 with Autocoach no 167 will be in traffic along with BR 4-6-2 no 70000 Britannia and be sure to look out for a heritage freight movement from Minehead to Bishops Lydeard at some time during the day. The Norton Shuttles will run on the Saturday and Sunday of each Gala weekend from Bishops Lydeard to the platform at Norton Fitzwarren and then onto the WSR/NR boundary and back. Passengers may alight and re-board the train at Norton Platform but it will not be possible to leave the platform. Due to engineering problems Kilmersdon will not be available to perform shunting demonstrations at Washford. However, there will be shunting demonstrations at Dunster on Saturday and Sunday of the first weekend and Saturday of the second weekend. Full Gala details are here including links to the online Gala Rover Ticketing facility.
10 March 2011
Details from WSR Plc
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Four trains, four different draught beers, try them all
Draught beer will be available on the Gala trains. Four trains - four different draught beers - try them all. The beers are "Exmoor ale", "Exmoor Hound Dog" (a very popular seasonal brew), "Cotleigh 25" and the new "Cotleigh Commando Hoofing" (brewed to support the 40 Commando on their return from deployment in Afganistan) Full details of the beers can be found at Cotleigh Brewery  and Exmoor Ales . Full Gala details are here including links to the online Gala Rover Ticketing facility.
10 March 2011
Details from WSR Plc
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The next arrivals at Williton will be...
Two railway heritage artefacts will arrive soon at Williton Station on the West Somerset Railway. First to arrive will be the ex-Trowbridge footbridge following refurbishment at Tema Engineering Ltd in Cardiff. It will be erected on site on 16 and 17 March. For much of the Station's history, a footbridge has graced the scene at Williton Station and it will be sadly noted by many that the originator of the footbridge project, Chris van den Arend who passed away so recently, will not see the culmination of this work. Next to arrive, probably sometime in April, is ex-GWR BCK no 6705. Colin Worrall and Walt Denning have completed their work at Crewe on the woodwork and metalwork of this coach which was shunted out of its scaffolding shelter on 8 March 2011. The West Somerset Steam Railway Trust plans to bring the coach to Williton for completion of fitting out, refurbishing the running gear, and painting.
8 March 2011
Details from Williton Station and WSSRT and local correspondents
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A round up of news snippets
Paul Conibeare, WSR General Manager, provided updates on a few projects at the recent Liaison meeting. These snippet of news are in no particular order:
- Braunton will work the Gala then start mainline test runs with its support coach. About the start of May a ten coach rake of coaches will be delivered to the Railway by diesel for its fully loaded test run.
- King Edward 1 has a boiler extension until March next year and when this expires it is hoped the overhaul will take place at Williton.
- A locomotive renaming day is planned for June during the summer to recognise the sacrifices made by 40 Commando Royal Marines in Afghanistan recently. This is in the final planning stages but everybody involved at Norton Manor Camp will be given a free VIP day out on the Railway and free entertainment at Minehead by Butlins on the following day.
- Butlins have confirmed the visit of the Red Arrows for 10 August. The Railway need to be operating ten coach rakes to a revised timetable.
- Following his recent visit to the WSR, the Transport Minister has agreed to write to First Great Western asking that when their franchise expires, the Railway wishes to run a new Park and Ride service, to be run from Bishops Lydeard, Norton Fitzwarren and Taunton.
- Negotiations are ongoing about leasing the car park at Bishops Lydeard from Taunton Deane Council. When concluded the Railway plans to introduce a paid parking scheme with a suggested fee £2.50 per day.
- The Camping Coach at Minehead will be replaced by a purpose-built accommodation block.
- The WSRA plan to extend the Bishops Lydeard shop and move the Café to an adjacent building has cancelled.
- The plan to extend the passing loop at Williton (to allow for ten coach trains) will go-ahead as part of the 2011 appeal to members for funds.
We hope to expand on the above as and when further information comes in.
8 March 2011
Details from WSR Plc and local correspondent
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Book Gala Rover Tickets and Programme online
Rover Tickets and the Souvenir Programme for the Spring Steam Gala can now be ordered online. This is the easy way to get the Souvenir Programme - the collectable colour booklet (price £3) includes the complete passenger working timetable and locomotive rosters including indication of the chimney first direction and Minehead turntable turning times for all six days of the Spring Steam Gala. The full range of Rover Tickets covering one, two, four, six or seven days are available here
7 March 2011
Details from WSR Plc
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A WSR branded wristwatch - limited availability
A limited supply of just twenty four watches bearing the WSR roundel. A gents stainless steel wrist watch with white face and luminous hands. The movement is a battery operated Japanese Seiko movement. The watch face has the WSR roundel logo and a date feature. The strap is black leather and it is a perfect purchase, perhaps for any WSR driver or guard. Stocks are limited - only 24 in stock. Available by ringing the Shop at Minehead 01643 700387 or via the online shop. Cost £45.00 (or £40.00 to members or staff on production of card - personal visits or phone orders only).
7 March 2011
Details from WSR Plc
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Updated information leaflet for disabled visitors
The Railway has updated and re-issued advice for disabled visitors. The Access Policy was reviewed during the winter months with very little change noted. Although a revised Disabled Access Leaflet has been produced, the Access Statement itself has been taken offline during the revamp of the official WSR website. At present the Railway continues to limit travel for certain wheelchairs and mobility scooters and persists with the maximum dimensions as laid down by regulations for new build trains, although the Railway does say if a wheelchair is oversize for medical reasons, except weight, then a permit to travel may be issued if applied for in advance. More information on our Restrictions Page.
6 March 2011
Details from local correspondent
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Williton Station website is back on the web
After a complete reworking the website for Williton Station is now online. Following much hard work by Williton volunteer Martin Hope the former website has been entirely transformed. It now features Station Information, History, Events and a Photo Gallery, and already carries good news about the return and erection of the footbridge. And additional themes will be added in the future. The web address is www.willitonstation.org.uk
4 March 2011
Details from Williton Station
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The next Volunteer Liaison Meeting is on 5 March
All West Somerset Railway workers are invited to the next Liaison Meeting this Saturday. Hosted jointly by the WSR Plc and the WSR Association, the meeting is being held on Saturday 5 March 2011 at 2pm in the Village Hall in Bishops Lydeard. These meetings provide a great opportunity to question the Railway's managers about any topic relating to the WSR along with a chance to hear the latest news about current and forthcoming developments.
3 March 2011
Details from WSR Plc/WSRA
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News about the Spring Steam Gala
The loco line up for the Spring Steam Gala is now finalised. Subject to the usual caveats nos 70000, 30777, 7812, 2807, 6430, 34046, 88, 9351, 4160 and 5553. Kilmersdon will also be in steam at Washford Yard. To ensure steam heating during the first weekend, four six-coach sets will be made up. Included in the 24 vehicles is RMB no 1804 Aries which will provide a fourth buffet car. If demand for seating is greater than expected, the three Riviera Trains maroon coaches can be added to the trains but these do not have steam heating. At Williton, it is hoped to have GWR 4-6-0 no 6960 Raveningham Hall outside the Works on No 5 road in light steam with the cab available for visitors. At Minehead, shed visitors can view Odney Manor which is nearing the end of a heavy overhaul. Full Gala details are here including links to the online Gala Rover Ticketing facility.
3 March 2011
Details from WSR Plc/SEPT
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Book early for the Quantock Belle Dining Train
Wine and dine in real style whilst steaming through glorious Somerset countryside to the coast. Bookings are now being taken for the Quantock Belle First Class Luncheon and Dinner trains on the West Somerset Railway. Check out the full schedule of Sunday Luncheon and Saturday Evening Dinner services on the WSRA website along with details of the Christmas Dining Trains and the new Wednesday Lunch specials. Remember advance booking is essential for these extremely popular services.
3 March 2011
Details from WSRA
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Major overhaul of official WSR website
Online ticketing, event news, train times, fares, travel information and much more. All can be found at the all-new West Somerset Railway website. Improved grouping of key areas of interest, such as "Find Us", "Timetables" and "Events", under slick drop-down menu buttons, make it easy to find the right page, quickly. Some of the events pages - especially the Spring Steam Gala - have access to online ticketing making it really easy to book in advance. As can expected some pages are yet to be populated. But enough from us - the best way to appreciate the new website is to visit it right now!
2 March 2011
Details from WSR Plc
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Four Class 59 locomotives for Mixed Traction Weekend
The Mixed Traction event in June is likely to be sponsored by Mendip Rail. The sponsorship will help positively mark the 25th Anniversary of the introduction of their Class 59 diesel electric locomotives into service on British Rail. On the first day, Friday 10 June 2011 it is planned that two Class 59s with a rake of the latest stone wagons will arrive from Merehead in time to work this modern day freight to Minehead. Coming the other way will be a heritage diesel locomotive with a heritage freight train and the pair will cross at Williton. Later that morning a Class 59 hauled passenger train from Bishops Lydeard will convey invited guests who were involved with the launch of the Class 59s to a ceremony to be held at Minehead before an informal reception off the Railway. Then on Saturday morning two more 59s will arrive - a quartet of the big General Motors machines on the Saturday and Sunday, a first on a heritage railway.
2 March 2011
Details from WSR Plc
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