28-05-07 This shot of 45112 working the 1Z48 Minehead - Derby Charter just shows how stupid us photographers are, stood out in pouring rain still willing to photograph in any light! |
28-05-07 The WSR Class 115 DMU arrives at Blue Anchor under gathering rain clouds heading for Bishops Lydeard |
28-05-07 The newly refurbished Class 115 DMU arries into Minehead with a service from Bishops Lydeard |
28-05-07 45112 is seen at Minehead ready to return to Derby under gathering rain clouds |
28-05-07 New Buffet Coach 10205 donated by Poterbrook Leasing and transported to the WSR by Cotswold Rail currently resides in the Bay Platform at Minehead |
28-05-07 47840 seen at Minehead having been handed over to the DEPG after a lifelong service to the railways since the loco was built, and a geniune Western Reigon Locomotive |
28-05-07 47840 seen at Minehead having been handed over to the DEPG after a lifelong service to the railways since the loco was built, and a geniune Western Reigon Locomotive |
28-05-07 47828 stabled at Minehead having arrived with 47840 working the 1Z47 Derby - Minehead charter, where 47840 was then handed over to the DEPG by Porterbrook leasing |
28-05-07 45112 attached to the rear of the 1Z47 Derby - Minehead charter, hauled by 47840 |
28-05-07 End of the line......47840 'North Star' arrives at Minehead with the 1Z47 Derby - Minehead charter with 47828(Dead) and 45112 (Rear). 47840 was then handed over to the DEPG by Porterbrook Leasing |
28-05-07 47840 leads 47828(Dead) and 45112(Rear) on it's last mainline operation to Minehead. Once at Minehead the loco was handed over to the DEPG by Poterbrook Leasing. The 1Z47 from Derby is seen heading down Washford Bank towards Blue Anchor |
28-05-07 47840 leads 47828(Dead) and 45112(Rear) on it's last mainline operation to Minehead. Once at Minehead the loco was handed over to the DEPG by Poterbrook Leasing. The 1Z47 from Derby is seen passing Woolsten Moor |
28-05-07 47840 leads 47828(Dead) and 45112(Rear) on it's last mainline operation to Minehead. Once at Minehead the loco was handed over to the DEPG by Poterbrook Leasing. The 1Z47 from Derby is seen passing Combe Flory |
28-05-07 47840 leads 47828(Dead) and 45112(Rear) on it's last mainline operation to Minehead. Once at Minehead the loco was handed over to the DEPG by Poterbrook Leasing. The 1Z47 from Derby is seen passing Longlands Farm |
17-03-07 34007 'Wadebridge' climbs the grade through Yard Bridge on the approches to Stogumber |
17-03-07 7822 'Foxcote Manor' and 7802 'Bradley Manor' glide down the gradient into Turks Cutting with the Cambrian Coast Express heading for Minehead |
17-03-07 88 makes short work of the gradient stomping through Kingswood nearing Stogumber heading for Bishops Lydeard |
17-03-07 5051 'Earl Bathurst' glides down the grade at Kingswood shortly after departing from Stogumber heading for Minehead |
17-03-07 4247 from the Bodmin and Wenford Railway climbs through Yard Bridge on the approches to Stogumber, during the Spring Steam Gala 2007 |
17-03-7 220024 'Sheffield Voyager' worked Shuttle Services between Taunton Station and Bishops Lydeard in connection with the WSR Spring Steam Gala weekend. The unit is seen here passing Longlands Farm between Norton Fitzwarren and Bishops Lydeard |
17-03-07 5553 and 5521 pound away from Williton heading for Minehead |
17-03-07 Some rather stange locos on show at Williton Shed. 4561 (Awaiting Overhaul) and 33202 (Now owned by Cotswold Rail, but under the care of the DEPG) |
17-03-07 80136 and 34007 'Wadebridge' double head a Minehead - Bishops Lydeard service and are seen on the approch to Woolsten Moor |
17-03-07 This amazing vantage point shows 5521 climbing through Leigh Woods between Williton and Crowcombe |
17-03-07 Visiting loco (and last minute standby for a 9F) 4247 climbs through Leigh Woods between Stogumber and Crowcombe |
17-03-07 4160 pilots 5051 'Earl Bathurst' along WSR Metals during the Sping Steam Gala at Leigh Woods |
17-03-07 7822 'Foxcote Manor' heads the first train of the Sping Gala away from Bishops Lydeard, and storms through Nethercott climbing to Crowcombe |
10-03-07 D3642 can be seen at Bishops Lydeard stabled with the old Minehead Buffet Car |
10-03-07 D3462 shunts at Bishopd Lyeard under the signal gantry |
10-03-07 47854 is seen in the Steam Compound at Bishops Lydeard waitingto join the return charter heading for Birmingham New Street. 47854 had shadowed 7802 'Bradley Manor' on the down 1Z71 charter and was then stabled at Bishops Lydeard during the day |
08-10-06 158747 was used on shuttle services between Taunton and Bishops Lydeard giving passengers a connection to the mainline station. The unit is seen at Bishops Lydeard Station |
08-10-06 158747 was used on shuttle services between Taunton and Bishops Lydeard giving passengers a connection to the mainline station. The unit is seen at Bishops Lydeard Station |
08-10-06 158747 was used on shuttle services between Taunton and Bishops Lydeard giving passengers a connection to the mainline station. The unit is seen at Bishops Lydeard Station next to 6024 'King Edward 1st' |
08-10-06 1450 is seen at Bishops Lydeard during the 2006 Autumn Steam Gala waiting to depart to Norton Fitzwarren |
01-05-06 D7523 is seen stood at Minehead ready to work the 16:45 Minehead - Bishops Lydeard service during a gold timetable diagram. |
01-05-06 The recently overhauled 7F 53808 is seen stabled at Minehead. The loco is now painted in the Persian Blue of the SDJR |
01-05-06 As part of the 30th Anniversary 'Sleeping Coach' 9038 was put on display at Minehead for the public to view. The amazing workmanship can be seen in stunning light at Minehead |
01-05-06 33057 is seen stabled at Minehead, having arrived on the line in September 2005, the loco has been moved to Minehead where some cosmetic enhancments have been started |
30-04-06 D7523 was used on an additional diesel diagram on the WSR. It's seen passing Combe Flory on route to Minehead |
30-04-06 D7523 is seen at Bishops Lydeard ready to work an additional diesel diagram during a Gold Timetable |
25-03-06 4F 44422 and Standard 5 73129 are seen passing Woolsten Moor with the 15:00 Bishops Lydeard - Minehead during the WSR S&D Gala Weekend |
25-03-06 45407 and 73129 depart Williton in fine style during the WSR S&D Steam Gala Weekend |
25-03-06 92203 'Black Prince' works the 14:00 Bishops Lydeard - Minehead away from Watchet climbing to Kentsford during the WSR S&D gala weekend |
25-03-06 34067 'Tangmere' is seen rounding the cruve at Nethercott heading for Minehead during the WSR S&D Gala Weekend |
80136 (Running as 80138) and 92203 'Black Prince' pass Nethercott decending the bank to Bishops Lydeard during the WSR S&D Gala Weekend |
25-03-06 53808 (88) passes Nethercott climbing to Crowcombe Heatfield with the 11:35 Bishops Lydeard - Minehead service during the WSR S&D Gala Weekend |
25-03-06 44422 and 53809 pass through Nethercott in fine style while heading for Minehead during the WSR S&D Gala Weekend |
25-03-06 45407 (running as 45440) makes light work of Crowcombe Bank on the approch to Nethercott, during the WSR S&D Gala weekend |
25-03-06 Standard 4 76079, and Standard 5 73129 pass Wiskey Crossing with the 09:15 Bishops Lydeard - Minehead service during the WSR S&D Gala Weekend |
12-02-06 D7523 is seen passing Kentsford on route to Bishops Lydeard with 5 Ex Virgin Mk3 coaches in tow. The stock is due to become part of the expanded Firstgroup Fleet in April, and is to be taken to Laira for referbishment. The Mk1 BSK beind the loco was used as a coupling barrier |
12-02-06 D7523 is seen at Minehead with NKA94148 having runa round it's coach it then shunted to the rear coaching sidings |
12-02-06 D7523 is seen departing Crowcombe Heathfield with NKA94148 is tow working a 11:15 Bishops Lydeard - Minehead stock move |
02-12-05 D1015 worked onto the WSR in conjunction with the 'Dunster By Candlelight' event held in Dunster each year. The tour was run by Past Time Rail and the loco is seen at Minehead. |
02-12-05 D2133 is seen on Shunting Duties at Minehead during the Dunster By Candlelight event. |
02-12-05 D1015 worked onto the WSR in conjunction with the 'Dunster By Candlelight' event held in Dunster each year. The tour was run by Past Time Rail and the loco is seen at Minehead. |
02-12-05 D1015 worked onto the WSR in conjunction with the 'Dunster By Candlelight' event held in Dunster each year. The tour was run by Past Time Rail and the loco is seen at Minehead. |
02-10-05 5553 departs Williton working a Minehead - Bishops Lydeard service |
02-10-05 49395 'Super D' is seen on the approch to Williton from Plum Pudding Hill during the Autumn Steam Gala |
01-10-05 5553 works hard through Leigh Woods nearing Crowcombe in fading light, during the WSR Autumn Steam Gala |
01-10-05 49395 'Super D' heads through Turks Cutting on route to Bishops Lydeard during the WSR Autumn Steam Gala |
01-10-05 35005 pilots 9351 through Turks Cutting during the WSR Autumn Steam Gala. Sadley 35005 remained paried up with WSR locos from the rest of the event. |
01-10-05 5542 passes through Turks with a train heading for Bishops Lydeard during the WSR Autumn Steam Gala |
01-10-05 9351 pilots 35005 into Williton after 35005 failed. |
01-10-05 Light engine moves on the WSR are rare, but here 9351 is seen heading away from Williton to go and rescue 35005 'Canadian Pacific' during the WSR Autumn Steam Gala |
24-09-05 47813 is seen rounding the curve at Doniford Beach Hald with the return 1Z47 Minehead - Wolverhampton charter |
24-09-05 5553 rounds the curve at Doniford Beach Halt with a train for Minehead |
24-09-05 The resident DMU calls at Doniford Beach Halt with a Williton - Minehead service train |
24-09-05 47813 is seen standing at Minehead newly outshopped in it's Cotswold Rail house colours. The locomotive arrived on a tour from Wolverhampton with 47316. 47316 failed on route to Minehead and was left on the rear of the train. |
24-09-05 47813 is seen running round at Minehead while 47316 recieves attention for it's loss of oil on the Wolverhampton - Minehead charter |
24-09-05 47813 and 47316 are seen passing Leigh Woods with the 1Z46 Wolverhampton - Minehead charter in air of 'The Meningitis Trust |
07-08-05 D3642 stands at Bishops Lydeard on a cable laying train! |
14-07-05 47150 stands next to 43123 during various HST stock shunting moves at Bishops Lydeard |
14-07-05 47150 stands between shunting duties at Bishops Lydeard during HST Stock transfer moves |
14-07-05 47150 arrives onto the WSR at Longlands Farm with the 5Z49 15:06 Laira - Bishops Lydeard. This was the second stock move of the day on the WSR. 47150 having already removed 7 Mk3's from the line but returning a further 5 in far worse condition for store at Minehead. |
30-05-05 47832 passes Dunster leaving a sunny Minehead, and heads back to the North of England with the 1Z25 return charter. |
30-05-05 The WSR DMU arrives under the semaphores at Minehead |
30-05-05 47832 is seen at Minehead having arrived with a Tour from Acton Bridge |
30-05-05 D2133 stands at Minehead with 7820 Dinmore Manor which was out of traffic for an overhaul |
30-05-05 5553 is seeen on Shed at Minehead |
30-05-05 5542 is seen departing to Bishops Lydead on a normal service train |
30-05-05 47832 arrives at Minehead with it's tour from Acton Bridge |
30-05-05 47832 works the 1Z24 Acton Bridge - Minehead charter for 'Compass Railtours' through Leigh Woods |
30-05-05 9351 is seen passing Leigh Woods with a Bishops Lydeard - Minehead service |
30-05-05 47832 leads the 1Z24 Acton Bridge - Minehead onto the West Somerset Railway and is seen passing Longlands Farm |
D7523 in her fresh new livery passes Bicknoller with her train heading for Minehead |
08-05-05 33048 passes Turks Cutting with a Bishops Lyd - Minehead train |
73204+73209 pass through Turks Cutting returning to Bishops Lydeard with 73205 on the rear of their train |
08-05-05 31271 rounds Turks Cutting on route from Bishops Lyd - Minehead |
08-05-05 D7523 and 45112 haul 50007(dead) through Bicknoller on route to Bishops Lydeard during the 2005 diesel gala |
08-05-05 31271 passes Leigh Bridge on route to Bishops Lydeard during the May Diesel Gala |
73205 leads 73209+73204 through Woolsten Moor during the WSR Diesel Weekend to Minehead |
08-05-05 43123 passes Woolsten Moor during the WSR Diesel weekend, with 43094 trailing. The HST set was used throughout the whole weekend in a novel move by the WSR |
08-05-05 37190 passes Woolsten Moor on route to Bishops Lydeard |
08-05-05 45112 passes Woolsten Moor on route to Minehead during the WSR Diesel Weekend |
08-05-05 33048 pulls away from Stogumber running hours late after the earlier failure of 50007! |
08-05-05 31271 stands at Crowcombe during the WSR Diesel Weekend. |
08-05-05 43094 passes Stogumber during the WSR Diesel weekend, with 43123 trailing. The HST set was used throughout the whole weekend in a novel move by the WSR |
16-04-05 67014 passes Leigh Bridge on route to Hooton returning it's tour from Minehead |
16-04-05 6412 storms through Stogumber during a private Birthday Charter |
16-04-05 6412 storms through Stogumber during a private Birthday Charter |
16-04-05 6412 is seen departing Doniford Halt |
16-04-05 6412 brings back memories at Blue Anchor while working a Private Birthday Charter from Minehead |
16-04-05 6412 is serviced at Minehead complete with headboards!! |
16-04-05 67014 runs around it's train at Minehead having arrived from Hooton with the 1Z60 excursion |
16-04-05 43094 and 43123 stand in the siding at Mienehead |
16-04-05 5553 departs Minehead setting off for another trip along the branch |
20-03-05 6412 arrives at Bishops Lydeard with 4612 and 9466 on a triple Pannier special during the Spring Gala |
20-03-05 1450 pauses at Bishops Lydeard with the Autocoach |
20-03-05 3440 'City of Truro' arrives at Crowcombe Heathfield during the WSR Steam Spring Gala |
20-03-05 7822 'Foxcote Manor' departs Crowcombe with 5051 'Earl Bathurst' |
20-03-05 6024 'King Edward 1st' arrives at Crowcombe from Minehead tender first |
12-03-05 After arrival back at Minehead 6024 is sent to the carridge sidings before being moved into the cleaning area |
12-03-05 50049 stands switched off at Bishops Lydeard |
12-03-05 50049 pushed back into Bishops Lydeard station while recently arrived 5553 stands in the servicing compound |
12-03-05 50049 rests to the South of the station before shunting back |
12-03-05 50049 arrives at Bishops Lydeard ready to shunt 6024's support coach into it's siding. |
12-03-05 50049 works the 0Z50 Minehead - Bishops Lydeard seen passing Bicknoller |
12-03-05 6024 basks in the glourious Sunshine at Minehead with it's support coach |
12-03-05 6024 arrives into Minehead for the second time, passing another speed machine on it's right! |
12-03-05 6024 rolls out of Minehead being shunted by 50049 on the other end! |
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