WSR Spring Gala Timetable

Timetables have now been published for the West Somerset Spring Gala 2012.

The Trust can confirm that 71000 sales will have a stand at Minehead station for both weekends.

On offer will be a comprensive range of 71000 memorabilia to include ties, sweaters, caps, DVDs, mugs and much more.

We look forward to meeting you there.

West Somerset Railway Steam Gala 2012

The Duke of Gloucester will be attending the West Somerset Railway Steam Gala in 2012.  We look forward to another visit to West Somerset Railway.

West Somerset Railway Steam Fair

71000 was the surprise visitor to the West Somerset Railway Steam Fair and Vintage Traction Rally at Norton Fitzwarren on 6th and 7th August.

After much polishing by support crew 71000 was immaculately turned out and drew praise from all who visited.

Support crew took the opportunity of having a sales stand and did a brisk trade selling 71000 memorabilia with all proceeds going towards the upkeep of the loco.

The West Somerset Railway event organisers were exceptionally helpful and made 71000 support crew very welcome.

It is planned that 71000 will leave the West Somerset Railway on 18th August to resume as the scheduled locomotive for the Torbay Express on 21st August.

71000 at WSR

71000 at the West Somerset Railway in glorious conditions on July 23rd.

WSR timetable

The timetable for passenger services on the West Somerset Railway is available to view here.  The Duke will be running between 23rd and 29th July inclusive.

71000 passenger services on West Somerset Railway

You can now check out the details of the passenger services hauled by the Duke on the West Somerset Railway for the week commencing 23rd July.

WSR General Manager Paul Conibeare said:

This will be the third time that 71000 has worked passenger trains on the West Somerset and we hope that many people will take the opportunity to ride behind this historic locomotive and to visit the attractions of Taunton Deane and West Somerset at the start of the main holiday season.