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• Steam through the Winter Countryside...
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The Winter Steam Festival promises a feast of seasonal steam. After the presents have been opened and the turkey eaten, why not come along after Christmas to savour and enjoy a busy Great Western branch line in winter...
The event will be 100% steam...
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| GWR 2-8-0 no 3850
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| SDJR 2-8-0 no 88
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| BR 2-6-4T no 80136
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| GWR 2-6-2T no 5553
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| GWR 0-6-0PT no 6412
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| Please note that work at Bury to fit new equipment to enable main line running to Southern Railway 4-6-0 No 850 "Lord Nelson" is still ongoing and the loco will not return to the WSR in time for the Festival.
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| All locomotives are subject to availability.
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• Events and highlights ...
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| 100% steam
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| Four engines in action and working trains
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| Special guest appearance by the unique SR 4- 6-0 no 850 "Lord Nelson" [cancelled]
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| Great Western auto train – GWR 0-6-0PT no 6412 and Auto trailer no 178
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| Intensive timetable, with trains crossing at Bishops Lydeard, Crowcombe Heathfield, Williton and Blue Anchor
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| Nice steam-heated trains – a warm and comfortable way of seeing the West Somerset countryside
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| Heritage goods train
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| Bar/buffet car facilities on most trains
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| Day Rover Tickets available – cheaper if booked in advance
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| Museums open at Bishops Lydeard and Washford.
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| Taunton Model Railway Group base open at Bishops Lydeard
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| Shops open, selling a wide range of gifts and souvenirs
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| Free parking at Bishops Lydeard
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| Lots of photographic opportunities
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| Special souvenir programme
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| A great day out for families and enthusiasts alike
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| All the above highlights are believed correct, listed in good faith and subject to availability.
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A comprehensive timetable of trains between Bishops Lydeard and Minehead will be in operation at the Gala.
Our very popular Great Western auto train – featuring the superbly restored trailer No 178 hauled by GWR 0-6-0PT no 6412 – will work all the services marked "Auto" in the timetable.
A special souvenir programme – which will include the complete working timetable and the engine and coaching set diagrams – will be available in advance (from 16 December) from Minehead Station, and also from stations during the Gala, priced £2.00.
Please note that all privilege ticket, free pass and voucher facilities will not apply at the Winter Steam Festival. Ordinary fares apply to all passengers. Discounts are available on Rover Tickets purchased in advance (see below). The closing date for advance bookings is Wednesday 20 December 2006. The best way to enjoy the event to the full is to purchase a Rover Ticket – which gives you complete freedom to travel on the line for the validity of the ticket.
Buffet and bar facilities will be available on most train services during the weekend, serving a range of hot and cold food (many with a local flavour), tea & coffee and a range of other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
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• More information about the Festival...
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| Gauge Museum, Bishops Lydeard
| Whilst at Bishops Lydeard, come and see the many exhibits and displays of railway interest inside the refurbished Gauge Museum on Platform 1. Engine no 4561 will be on display, and there will be lots to see and do to maintain your interest while you wait for your train!
| | Taunton Model Railway Group, Bishops Lydeard
| The base of the Taunton Model Railway Group on platform 1 – which includes the excellent model of Bath Green Park station – will be open (separate small admission charge).
| | Bishops Lydeard Station Shop
| Bishops Lydeard Station Shop will also be open……offering an opportunity to spend the money you got for Christmas!
| | Crowcombe Heathfield
| Trackwork exhibition on the Down platform, including a piece of Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s broad gauge track.
| | Williton
| Diesel Heritage Centre open.
| | Washford
| ome and see recent developments at the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust’s site and museum, which will be open throughout the Gala (separate admission charge).
| | Minehead
| On both days there will be a vintage bus service linking the station and village in connection with the "Dunster Days Gone By" event.
| | Minehead
| Locomotives and rolling stock on display. Minehead Station Shop will be open – offering a wide range of books, DVDs and souvenirs – as will “Reader’s Halt” at Minehead. Please note that the sheds and workshops at both Minehead and Williton, together with Blue Anchor Railway Museum, will not be open during the Winter Steam Festival (please come back and see them at next year’s Spring Steam Gala).
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There is a First Bus service between Taunton and Bishops Lydeard Station [Service 28A]. WSR tickets are NOT valid on these services, except return tickets to Taunton issued by Booking Offices at Minehead, Dunster, Blue Anchor, Watchet and Williton. Full timetable details available direct from First Bus – 01823 272033.
Free car parking will be available at Bishops Lydeard, but please arrive at least 30 minutes before the departure of the train on which you initially wish to travel.
Discounts are available on Rover Tickets purchased in advance (see below). The closing date for advance bookings is Wednesday 20 December 2006. You can book Rover Tickets at a discount in advance in the following ways...
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| | · | By telephone, using your Credit/Debit Card. Please ring 01643 704996, 9am-5pm.
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• Latest News...
Lord Nelson will not be appearing due to work continuing at Bury.
Added 16 December 2006
| Click here to go to the online ticketing service.
Added 13 December 2006
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• Advance Bookings...
| Full details on how to book Rover Tickets in advance please click here or contact the Railway by phone on 01643 704996 or by email for further information. Or click here to go to the online ticketing service which is operated by TicketWeb.
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Winter Steam Festival Saturday 30 December 2006
