With D9526 as the motive power for a positioning move from Williton to Minehead in preparation for the gala, Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6575 (33057) and Class 46 ‘Peak’ D182 (46045) were whisked away from a standing start in an impressive demonstration of diesel-hydraulic tractive effort! Pictured at Williton on Wednesday 5th June 2024 by Natalie Royal © CC BY-NC 3.0
On Saturday 21st September 2024, Class 35 ‘Hymek’ D7017 will run from Williton to Minehead in readiness for her booked duties on the 10:00 diesel diagram (80 miles per day, Saturday and Sunday under the BLUE timetable).
Hitching a ride behind will be Class 14 ‘Teddy Bear’ D9526 and Class 33 D6566 (33048), each on the move for different reasons:
- D9526 will undergo an underframe exam over the pit at Minehead, returning to Williton later in the day.
- D6566 (33048) is fresh from an ‘A’ exam at Williton and will take over the role of Duty Loco at Minehead from D6575 (33057) who will then be returned to Williton behind D9526.
The booked timings for these moves are as follows:
0900 depart Williton (WN) to Minehead (MD) arrive 0935 (D7017 leading D9526 and D6566)
1525 depart MD for WN arrive 1610 (D9526 leading D6575)
NOTE: Timings may change and the working may be altered or cancelled. The return to WN may take place earlier if the work is completed and a path is available.
ALSO IN USE THIS COMING WEEKEND 21/22-Sep is Class 35 ‘Hymek’ D7017 on the 10:00 departure from Minehead and the associated 80-mile diagram both days.
The booked timings for these workings under the BLUE timetable are:
1000 depart Minehead (MD) arriving Bishops Lydeard (BL) at 1125
1230 depart BL arriving MD at 1350
1430 depart MD arriving BL at 1550
1635 depart BL arriving MD at 1800
Class 33 D6566 (33048) is booked to haul the last of this season’s BLUE timetable diesel services on 28th and 29th September (timings as above).
Our DIESEL RUNNING DATES page is regularly updated and carries the list of diesel-hauled public services for 2024. This page is used in conjunction with DIESELGEN to provide a complete picture of diesel locomotive activities on the WSR:
The webcams provide a very good way of watching the action from afar. Click this link: http://www.wsr.org.uk/cams.htm or click on the image below to go to the webcams via wsr.org.uk:
Webcams are available at Bishops Lydeard, Crowcombe Heathfield, Williton, Watchet (x2), Blue Anchor, Minehead Seaward Way and Minehead Station. Select the appropriate webcam by clicking on the blue button on the webcam page. Many thanks to Railcam UK and the WSR for providing these webcam services.
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