How to find us As the Longest Heritage Railway in England Special Events & Days Out 2017 WE ARE MILE FOR MILE BETTER VALUE Bridgwater Bay Burnham- Festive Specials on-Sea J22 Steam & Cream Special A39 Minehead WEST SOMERSET Railway Galas Combine your return journey with our Steam and With lots of special trains through the festive period, there is something Porlock A38 Cream Special, where a cream tea will be served for everyone - but please pre-book your tickets as these will sell out fast! Spring Steam Gala 27th -30th April 2017 Williton J23 on the 16:30 Minehead to Bishops Lydeard. A39 Diesel and Real Ale Festival 9th – 11th June 2017 26th March 2017 • 2nd June 2017 • 16th June 2017 CAROL TRAINS Warm up those vocal chords and join us A396 Bridgwater Late Summer Weekend 2nd – 3rd September 2017 7th July 2017 • 21st July 2017 • 1st September 2017 J24 Exmoor Brendon Hills Autumn Steam Gala 5th – 8th October 2017 15th September 2017 for a special journey of Carol singing at Quantock Special Price offered for those combining their the stations along the way. You will be Prices Hills M5 RAILWAY Winter Steam Festival 29th – 30th December 2017 Bishops SPECIAL EVENTS & DAYS OUT GUIDE 2017 Steam and Cream Special provided with a Carols Song Book so if you Dulverton Lydeard A358 don’t know all the words already it doesn’t start from Taunton J25 matter! Our Carol Trains are hauled by £245.00 A38 heritage steam locomotives to recreate A358 Wellington the era of Christmas gone by. J26 Days out for all the family Dates: 11th and 12th December 2017 A361 A303 Dining Days for Mum & Dad Cheese & Cider J27 Local food producers show off their stuff with our Cheese and Cider SANTA EXPRESS & SPECIALS Tiverton Ilminster Mother’s Day specials, supported by Harrys Cider and locally sourced Somerset Steam & Diesel Driver Cheeses. Your meal will be served on the 12.35 Bishops Lydeard to Travelling at great speed in an open sleigh By Road: Sunday 26th March Minehead service. as December 24th becomes December Bishops Lydeard station (TA4 3RU) is on the A358, west of Taunton with a large Father’s Day Special 2nd June 2017 • 16th June 2017 • 7th July 2017 25th is one thing, but Santa also enjoys a Experience Courses free car park (height restriction of 2.4m). Follow the brown WSR signs from M5 18th June 21st July 2017 • 1st September 2017 ride on a Steam Train through the We offer one and two day courses. Join the team on the footplate, J25 or J26 from the north, east or south. 15th September 2017 Special Price offered for Bishop’s Lydeard to Minehead Somerset countryside. As the train travels shovel coal into the firebox, blow the whistle, open the regulator and Minehead station (TA24 5BG) is on the coast off the A39 (and the A396 from those combining their Steam and Cream Special Check our website for details from Bishops Lydeard/Minehead Station feel the power. Tiverton) with public car parking nearby. Dunster & Williton stations also have to Williton and back some parking. Blue Anchor & Watchet have public car parking nearby. Prices: To be announced Summer 2017 By Bus: Buses of Somerset number 28 serves Bishops Lydeard station regularly from DUNSTER BY CANDLELIGHT Taunton centre or railway station. Travel in style with the West Somerset Railway and avoid all the stress By Rail: of trying to park. There is a free courtesy bus to transfer you from Taunton railway station is served by trains from the north, southwest and from Fish & Chip Specials Enhancing your Day Out Minehead Station to Dunster Village for Dunster by Candlelight and London - Network Rail enquiry number 08457 48 49 50. Then use the Buses of Somerset number 28. Combine your return journey with a fish and chip WSR Classic Car Run back at the end of your visit for the return steam train ride home. lunch served on the 12.35 from Bishops Lydeard Dunster by Candlelight sees the remarkably preserved medieval By Coach, Minibus, etc: Sunday 4 June. Free parking is available at Bishops Lydeard for coaches etc. to Minehead. village turn its back on the present and light the streets with soft lights WSRA Vintage Vehicle Rally Parking is also available near Minehead station. 23rd April 2017 (St George’s Day) and candles. During the evening there is a variety of street 20th May Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th Station postcodes (for SatNav users): entertainers which include Carol Singers, Morris Dancers, Hand Bell Treat someone special (even yourself) to the thrill of a lifetime learning 18th June Fathers Day Special August 2017 what it feels like to be a real fireman and engine driver. With twenty miles Bishops Lydeard - TA4 3RU, Crowcombe Heathfield - TA4 4PA, 26th August • 9th September Ringers, a Brass Band, a large Fairground Organ and Choirs in the of stunning Somerset countryside and coastal scenery, and challenging Stogumber - TA4 3TR, Williton - TA4 4RQ, Watchet - TA23 0UA, Parish Church. Washford - TA23 0PP, Blue Anchor - TA24 6LG, Dunster - TA24 6PJ, Dates: 1st and 2nd December 2017 gradients there is something for everyone from the novice to the Minehead - TA24 5BG. experienced enthusiast. Allow at least 25 minutes to park, buy tickets and find your seat on the train. Smoking Policy: The Railway operates a no-smoking policy on all its trains, in Our Steam Engineman Courses are station buildings, on platforms and all public areas. This includes e cigarettes. Children & Character Days designed for moderately fit men Murder Mystery Evenings BOU A T and women (over 18) (you need to O The Gruffalo 15th April 2017 • Paw Patrol 3rd June 2017 U Themed Murder Mystery Evenings from Bishops Lydeard to K be able to climb up and descend S R Minehead return. Serving a variety of menus check out our Peppa Pig 16th September 2017 A Free activity sheet will be handed out to every child ticket R from the locomotive cab) to O T website or contact us for further information. E sold from the booking office, if you missed yours, please On each character day we shall have a: experience aspects of the railway VE K 27th May 2017 • Children’s Entertainer • Helter Skelter R TIC visit the buffet car and ask a member of staff. Book online at: 15th July 2017 unseen by many passengers. UNLIMITED TRAVEL and Bouncy Castle FOR A WHOLE DAY 28th October 2017 • (if possible) www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk 9th December 2017 Meet and Greet with Brunel K Beagle WSR has the right to withdraw any previous offers that may have been available. or telephone 01643 704996 Free bus service around the time • Creation Station Crafts If you would like to use a voucher please check our website and see whether yours is valid. PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR FULL DETAILS OF EACH COURSE, Book online for advance discounts SCHEDULED DATES AND PRICES. 24 hour information and enquiries: 01643 704996 The West Somerset Railway, The Railway Station, Minehead, Photos reproduced by kind permission of : Tim Edmonds, Steve Edge, Somerset TA24 5BG E-mail: [email protected] For more details on these and other events, visit our website at: www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk Crowcombe Heathfield Nigel Power, Tim Stanger, Malcolm Garner and Sam Burton. Book online at www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk Produced by: [email protected] Please allow 25 minutes to Book online at: Timetable and Calendar 2017 park and purchase tickets www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk Our Stations Information Minehead TA24 5BG Grade II Listed Station Building. Turntable, Buffer Stop Shop, Turntable GROUP TRAVEL Steam Diesel Steam Steam Steam Steam Steam Diesel Steam Diesel Steam Steam BL dep 10 20 11 05 12 40 14 35 16 30 BL dep 10 20 11 05 11 50 12 40 14 35 16 30 KEY Café, Readers Halt Second Hand Book Shop, toilets. Nearby:South West Pre-booked groups of 16 passengers and above enjoy discounted travel CH arr 10 34 11X18 12 53 14 48 16X43 CH arr 10 34 11X18 12 00 12 53 14 48 16X43 Coast Path, sandy beach, harbour, Minehead Eye Indoor skate park, CH dep 10 35 11 25 12 54 14 50 16 46 CH dep 10 35 11 25 12 02 12 54 14 50 16 46 31 Red Timetable 31 Blue Timetable 31 Brown Timetable 31 Days Out with Thomas on the West Somerset Railway. Your seats will be reserved for you, using SR 10 44 11 33 13 03 14 59 16 55 SR 10 44 11 33 12 11 13 03 14 59 16 55 Butlins and tree-lined avenue of shops and eateries. designated reservation notices. Further details of prices, catering, hiring WN arr 10X53 11 42 13X12 15X08 17X04 WN arr 10X53 11 42 12 20 13X12 15X08 17X04 31 Green Timetable 31 Yellow Timetable 31 Special Timetable 31 Festive Trains WN dep 11 00 11 43 13 22 15 17 17 15 WN dep 11 00 11 43 12 22 13 22 15 17 17 15 Operates Dunster TA24 6PJ of carriages, train charters, and on-train talks can be found in our Group DD (R) 11 04 11 47 13 26 15 21 17 19 DD (R) 11 04 11 47 12 26 13 26 14 20 15 21 17 19 WT 11 11 11 54 13 33 15 28 17 25 WT 11 11 11 54 12 33 13 33 14 26 15 28 17 25 JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL Grade II Listed Station Buildings. Nearby: Dunster Beach, Dunster village Travel Guide 2017. Please call us on 01643 700398 to discuss your WD 11 19 12 02 13 41 15 36 17 33 WD 11 19 12 02 12 41 13 41 14 34 15 36 17 33 S 1 M 6 13 20 27 M 6 13 20 27 M 3 10 17 24 featuring Dunster Castle, Water Mill, Yarn Market, gift shops and tea rooms. requirements or to request a guide. The guide can be downloaded from BA arr 11 28 12 09 13 47 15X42 17 39 BA arr 11 28 12 09 12x48 13X47 14 40 15X42 17X39 M 2 T 7 14 21 28 T 7 14 21 28 T 4 11 18 25 BA dep 11 30 12 11 13 49 15 48 17 40 BA dep 11 30 12 11 12 54 13 49 14 50 15 48 17 40 our website. DR 11 37 12 18 13 56 15 55 17 47 DR 11 37 12 18 13 01 13 56 14 57 15 55 17 47 W 1 8 15 22 W 1 8 15 22 29 W 5 12 19 26 Blue Anchor TA24 6LG MD arr 11 43 12 25 14 03 16 02 17 54 MD arr 11 43 12 25 13 08 14 03 15 04 16 02 17 54 T 2 9 16 23 T 2 9 16 23 30 T 6 13 20 27 Great Western Railway Museum. Open Sundays, Bank Holidays and Gala F 3 10 17 24 F 3 10 17 24 31 F 7 14 21 28 LOCAL RESIDENT’S RAILCARD Steam Steam Steam Diesel Steam Steam Steam Diesel Steam Steam Steam Diesel Day. Nearby: Sandy beach perfect for families and children, promenade Sa 4 11 18 25 Sa 4 11 18 25 Sa 1 8 15 22 29 If you live in the TA1, TA2, TA3, TA4, TA21, TA23 and TA24 areas you can MD dep 10 10 12 35 14 30 15 30 16 30 MD dep 10 10 12 35 13 30 14 30 15 30 16 30 17 20 walks with views across the Bristol Channel, Driftwood Café, Smugglers and DR 10 18 12 43 14 38 15 38 16 38 DR 10 18 12 43 13 37 14 38 15 38 16 38 17 27 Su 5 12 19 26 Su 5 12 19 26 Su 2 9 16 23 30 enjoy 25% discount off fares on the West Somerset Railway for two years. BA arr 10 25 12 50 14 46 15X45 16 45 BA arr 10 25 12X50 13X44 14X46 15X45 16 45 17X34 Blue Anchor pubs. Free parking along the sea front. Locomotive Home Fleet The Railcard currently costs £10.00 per person. Please contact us for BA dep 10 27 12 52 14 48 15 48 16 47 BA dep 10 27 12 52 13 52 14 48 15 48 16 47 17 42 MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST Washford TA23 0PP Steam Diesel WD 10 35 13 00 14 56 15 56 16 55 WD 10 35 13 00 14 00 14 56 15 56 16 55 17 49 M 1 8 15 22 29 M 5 12 19 26 M 3 10 17 24 31 M 7 14 21 28 WT 10 44 13 09 15 04 16 06 17 03 WT 10 44 13 09 14 08 15 04 16 06 17 03 17 56 Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust Museum and workshop. Ring 01984 ‘Manor’Class No 7828 Class 52 ‘Western’ No D1010 further information or check our website. There are special arrangements during Galas. T 2 9 16 23 30 T 6 13 20 27 T 4 11 18 25 T 1 8 15 22 29 DD (R) 10 48 13 12 15 08 16 10 17 07 DD (R) 10 48 13 12 14 11 15 08 16 10 17 07 17 59 640869 for opening times. Nearby: Cleeve Abbey and Torre Cider Farm. ‘Odney Manor’ (sometimes ‘Western Campaigner’ WN arr 10X53 13X16 15X12 16 14 17X11 WN arr 10X53 13X16 15X12 16 14 17X11 18 03 W 3 10 17 24 31 W 7 14 21 28 W 5 12 19 26 W 2 9 16 23 30 PUSHCHAIRS, BUGGIES, DOGS AND BIKES WN dep 11 00 13 18 15 14 16 16 17 13 WN dep 11 00 13 18 15 14 16 16 17 13 18 04 T 4 11 18 25 T 1 8 15 22 29 T 6 13 20 27 T 3 10 17 24 31 running as ‘Norton Manor’) Class 42 ‘Warship’ No D832 SR 11 12 13 30 15 26 16 28 17 25 SR 11 12 13 30 15 26 16 28 17 25 18 16 Watchet TA23 0UA Pushchairs/Buggies need to be folded and stored in the Guards Van. F 5 12 19 26 F 2 9 16 23 30 F 7 14 21 28 F 4 11 18 25 ‘Hall’ Class No 6960 ‘Onslaught’ CH arr 11X21 13 38 15 34 16X36 17 33 CH arr 11X21 13 38 15 34 16X36 17 33 18 24 Shop selling souvenirs and light refreshments, toilets. Nearby: Watchet Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead, and are not permitted CH Dep 11 27 13 39 15 36 16 45 17 34 CH Dep 11 27 13 39 15 36 16 45 17 34 18 25 Sa 6 13 20 27 Sa 3 10 17 24 Sa 1 8 15 22 29 Sa 5 12 19 26 ‘Raveningham Hall’ Class 35 ‘Hymek’ No D7017 BL arr 11 38 13 50 15 46 16 56 17 45 BL arr 11 38 13 50 15 46 16 56 17 45 18 36 harbour, shops, eateries, Boat Museum, lighthouse and Tropiquaria. Su 7 14 21 28 Su 4 11 18 25 Su 2 9 16 23 30 Su 6 13 20 27 S&DJR 7F BR No. 53808 Class 35 ‘Hymek’ No D7018 on the seats. A Dog Ticket is charged at £2.00 each for the day. Doniford Bicycles are stored in the Guards Van and charged at £2.00 per bike. Steam Steam Steam Steam Steam Steam Steam Steam Steam SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER LMS 4F No 44422 Class 14 ‘TeddyBear’ No D9526 BL dep 10 20 12 40 14 35 16 30 BL dep 10 20 11 05 12 40 14 35 16 30 M 4 11 18 25 M 2 9 16 23 30 M 6 13 20 27 M 4 11 18 25 A small wayside ‘request halt’ (put out your hand to stop the train or tell the Kilmersdon Class 33 ‘Crompton’ No D6566 Space is limited and offered on a first come, first served basis. CH arr 10 34 12 53 14 48 16X43 CH arr 10 34 11X18 12 53 14 48 16X43 T 3 10 17 24 31 T 7 14 21 28 T 5 12 19 26 guard if you wish to get off here). It’s a short walk to Doniford Family Farm, CH dep 10 35 12 54 14 50 16 46 CH dep 10 35 11 25 12 54 14 50 16 46 T 5 12 19 26 Class 33 ‘Crompton’ No D6575 SR 10 44 13 03 14 59 16 55 SR 10 44 11 33 13 03 14 59 16 55 W 6 13 20 27 W 4 11 18 25 W 1 8 15 22 29 W 6 13 20 27 be careful as there is no pavement on the narrow road which can be busy. Under restoration: Class 47 No D1661 ‘North Star’ WN arr 10X53 13X12 15X08 17X04 WN arr 10X53 11 42 13X12 15X08 17X04 T 7 14 21 28 T 5 12 19 26 T 2 9 16 23 30 T 7 14 21 28 4110 WN dep 11 00 13 22 15 17 17 15 WN dep 11 00 11 43 13 22 15 17 17 15 F 1 8 15 22 29 F 6 13 20 27 F 3 10 17 24 F 1 8 15 22 29 Williton TA4 4RQ Class 03 No D2133 DD (R) 11 04 13 26 15 21 17 19 DD (R) 11 04 11 47 13 26 15 21 17 19 9351 WT 11 11 13 33 15 28 17 25 WT 11 11 11 54 13 33 15 28 17 25 Sa 2 9 16 23 30 Sa 7 14 21 28 Sa 4 11 18 25 Sa 2 9 16 23 30 Gift shop, toilets, home of Diesel & Electric Preservation Group (DEPG). Class 04 No D2271 WD 11 19 13 41 15 36 17 33 WD 11 19 12 02 13 41 15 36 17 33 Su 3 10 17 24 Su 1 8 15 22 29 Su 5 12 19 26 29 Su 3 10 17 24 31 Nearby: Coleridge Way & Bakelite Museum. Class 09 D4107 BA arr 11 28 13 47 15 42 17 39 BA arr 11 28 12 09 13 47 15X42 17 39 BA dep 11 30 13 49 15 48 17 40 BA dep 11 30 12 11 13 49 15 48 17 40 JANUARY 2018 Stogumber TA4 3TR On certain days throughout the year we will be running one of our Diesels DR 11 37 13 56 15 55 17 47 DR 11 37 12 18 13 56 15 55 17 47 MD arr 11 43 14 03 16 02 17 54 MD arr 11 43 12 25 14 03 16 02 17 54 M 1 Waiting room, Station Garden & Memorial Stone, Cream Teas. instead of the DMU. Please visit our website for further information.

Steam Steam Steam Steam Steam Steam Steam Steam Steam Crowcombe Heathfield TA4 4PA MD dep 10 10 12 35 14 30 16 30 MD dep 10 10 12 35 14 30 15 30 16 30 DR 10 18 12 43 14 38 16 38 DR 10 18 12 43 14 38 15 38 16 38 Shop, drinks and light refreshments, toilets. Nearby: Quantock Hills, AONB, 4110 Project ACCESSIBILITY BA arr 10 25 12 50 14 46 16 45 BA arr 10 25 12 50 14 46 15X45 16 45 The West Somerset Railway welcomes passengers who have a disability BA dep 10 27 12 52 14 48 16 47 BA dep 10 27 12 52 14 48 15 48 16 47 Tickets & Prices BISHOPS LYDEARD TA4 3RU The WSR has been taking steps to WD 10 35 13 00 14 56 16 55 WD 10 35 13 00 14 56 15 56 16 55 Shop, Café, Gauge Museum, Model Railways, waiting room. Nearby: secure a reliable homefleet into the and any accompanying assistance dogs. There is no need to pre-book, WT 10 44 13 09 15 04 17 03 WT 10 44 13 09 15 04 16 06 17 03 There are various pricing options available on the West Somerset Railway to DD (R) 10 48 13 12 15 08 17 07 DD (R) 10 48 13 12 15 08 16 10 17 07 Bishops Lydeard Village, Bishops Lydeard Mill, pubs & tea room, 20 min future. 4110 requires extensive however if you have more than 3 wheelchairs, please let us know the WN arr 10X53 13X16 15X12 17X11 WN arr 10X53 13X16 15X12 16 14 17X11 allow you to customise your day out. Single and return fares are bus ride to Taunton – Somerset’s county town. WN dep 11 00 13 18 15 14 17 13 WN dep 11 00 13 18 15 14 16 16 17 13 overhaul for which we are gratefully date, and trains you intend to travel on as this will give us an idea of how SR 11 12 13 30 15 26 17 25 SR 11 12 13 30 15 26 16 28 17 25 available from all of our Stations, and can be purchased on the day of travel at Please note that not all attractions will be open every day. Please check before your date of travel many wheelchairs will be on your train and we can consider adding one CH arr 11 21 13 38 15 34 17 33 CH arr 11X21 13 38 15 34 16X36 17 33 the Booking Offices, or with cash from the Ticket Inspector on the train. receiving donations. For further CH Dep 11 23 13 39 15 36 17 34 CH Dep 11 27 13 39 15 36 16 45 17 34 information or to donate towards the of our accessible coaches to provide extra capacity. BL arr 11 34 13 50 15 46 17 45 BL arr 11 38 13 50 15 46 16 56 17 45 BOU A T O The best value and most relaxing way to travel on the railway cause, please visit our website. K U Even if your mobility is limited, most of the stations along the line are S R is with the WSR ROVER TICKET. Diesel Diesel Diesel KEY TO STATIONS: A accessible to you, and ramps are provided to give ease of access on to BL dep 10 30 12 30 14 30 R It affords unlimited travel and freedom to explore for a whole day. MD = Minehead, DR = Dunster, BA = Blue Anchor, WD = Washford, WT = Watchet, DD (R) = Donford Halt (request stop) O T CH arr 10 42 12 42 14 42 V E Adult £20.00, Child £10.00 and Family Day Rover £49.00 Volunteering the train. Most of our services can carry manual or WN = Williton, SR = Stogumber, CH = Crowcombe Heathfield, BL = Bishops Lydeard X=Trains Cross ER ICK CH dep 10 43 12 43 14 43 T There are around 1300 active volunteers on powered wheelchairs (and mobility scooters), SR 10 51 12 51 14 51 R = request stop, please let the guard of the train know if you wish to alight at Doniford Halt. If wishing to catch the train from UNLIMITED TRAVEL Freedom of the Line Ticket: £30.00 Adults, £15.00 child, £70.00 Family. WN arr 11 00 13 00 15 00 FOR A WHOLE DAY Ask at the Booking Office or buy in advance online at discount prices. the West Somerset Railway without whom folded if necessary, up to the following WN dep 11 03 13 03 15 03 Doniford Halt please stand on the platform and raise one arm in the air to ensure the driver is aware you wish to get on the train. DD (R) 11 07 13 07 15 07 Multi Day Rover tickets can also be purchased allowing unlimited travel the Railway would grind to a halt. limitations for safety reasons: WT 11 11 13 11 15 11 Match the colour on the date you wish to travel with the timetable of the same colour. Dates in orange, Volunteers are able to work (subject to pink and purple are special events with non-standard timetables. Special Timetables and fares will be on the Railway during your visit to the area. The Freedom of the Line tickets WT 11 20 13 20 15 20 will give you unlimited travel for up to 7 consecutive days on the West undergoing training and sometimes passing Width: 700 millimetres (27 inches) DD (R) 11 24 13 24 15 24 in operation on these days and freedom of the lines are not valid on these days. WN arr 11 28 13 28 15 28 Somerset Railway T’s and C’s apply please see our website for more details. a medical examination) in all aspects of the Length (including footplates): This timetable was published in November 2016. WN dep 11 30 13 30 15 30 West Somerset Railway. 1200 millimetres (47 inches) SR 11 40 13 40 15 40 The West Somerset Railway reserves the right for operational, technical and any other reason to amend the published dates, A Family Ticket can also be bought as either a Rover option or as a Return CH arr 11 48 13 48 15 48 timings, number of services, type of haulage and event dates. from many of our stations. This allows a saving on buying individual Please contact 01643 704996 or email [email protected] Weight including passenger: CH dep 11 49 13 49 15 49 BL arr 11 59 13 59 15 59 Please check our timetable at www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk or by calling 01643 704996 prior to your date of travel or check upon tickets. A Family Ticket is valid for 2 adults and up to 2 children or 1 adult and The youth group, “Trackers”, encourages boys and girls from 13-18 to 230kg (36 stone), the safe limit arrival at the Booking Office. 3 children. Our Standard Travel Fares apply on our Red, Green, Blue and Dunster Station take an active part in the operation of the railway. of our ramps. Yellow Timetable days.