DIESELGEN

  • DIESELGEN – 21/22-Sep-24

    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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  • DIESELGEN – D9526 and August dates

    Class 14 ‘Teddy Bear’ D9526 will be in use at the WSRA’s STEAM RALLY at Norton Fitzwarren on the weekend of 3rd/4th August 2024. Pictured on brake van duties at last year’s event by Josh Brinsford © CC BY-NC 3.0

    On Wednesday 31st July, Class 14 ‘Teddy Bear’ D9526 will be in use on a special working to gather vehicles that need to go to the WSRA STEAM RALLY at Norton Fitzwarren that takes place this coming weekend 3rd/4th AUGUST.

    The booked timings for these moves are as follows:

         1205 depart Williton (WN) to Minehead (MD) arrive 1255
         1355 Depart MD for Bishops Lydeard (BL) arrive 1510
         1545 Depart BL for Norton Fitzwarren (NF) arrive 1555

    NOTE: Timings for operational moves may change and the working may be altered or cancelled.

    On Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August, D9526 will be in use at the STEAM RALLY, providing brake vans rides along the remains of the Barnstaple branch line. Visitors to the STEAM RALLY will find the platform at the south edge of the site, signposted HOLMES HALT, between the Archery area and the Camping area, as shown on the map below:

    Above: The WSRA’s 2024 STEAM RALLY site plan

    D9526 will be operating again on TUESDAY 6th August to return the vehicles to their regular stabling points and return herself to Williton. The timings for these movements are:

         1100 NF to BL arriving 1110
         1200 BL to NF arriving 1210
         1315 NF to MD arriving 1505
         1605 MD to WN arriving 1641

    NOTE: Timings for operational moves may change and the working may be altered or cancelled.

    ALSO IN ACTION THIS COMING WEEKEND are one of our Class 33 ‘Cromptons’ (D6566 or D6575) on the 10:00 departure from Minehead and the associated 80-mile diagram both days, and the WSR’s Class 115 DIESEL MULTIPLE UNIT (DMU) which will be operating a shuttle service between BL and NF for the benefit of showgoers.

    The booked timings for the Class 33 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

    One of our Class 33s will cover the weekend workings on 10th/11th and 17th/18th August, then Class 35 ‘Hymek’ D7017 is booked to haul the weekend diesel service on 24th and 25th August.

    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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    VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES: We are looking for additional engineering help to maintain our fleet of elderly locomotives, so if you have such skills and would like to join the DEPG and come along to Williton for a ‘taster day’, then please use our CONTACT FORM so that we can get in touch with you.

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  • DIESELGEN – 16th June

    Class 35 ‘Hymek’ D7017 was sharing the depot siding with visiting steam loco 6990 ‘WITHERSLACK HALL’ when pictured at Minehead on Saturday 8th June 2024. Photo by Sylvia Way © CC BY-NC 3.0 

     

    On Saturday 15th June, Class 35 ‘Hymek’ D7017 will be in use on the 10:00 departure from Minehead and subsequent working under the BLUE timetable.

    Unfortunately, due to a crew availability issue, the booked Sunday 16th June working will revert to Class 33 haulage with D6575 (33057) in charge.

    Apologies to ‘Hymek’ fans, but please be assured that this is not a locomotive issue but a crew availability issue.

    The booked timings for this working 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

     

    One of our Class 33s will cover the weekend workings on 22/23rd June, but D7017 is booked to haul the weekend diesel service on 29/30th June.

     

    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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    VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES: We are looking for additional engineering help to maintain our fleet of elderly locomotives, so if you have such skills and would like to join the DEPG and come along to Williton for a ‘taster day’, then please use our CONTACT FORM so that we can get in touch with you.

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  • DIESELGEN : 27-28-Apr-24

    Class 14 ‘Teddy Bear’ D9526 was pictured at Blue Anchor on 13th April 2024 while working Mark 3 sleeping coach 10542 to Minehead for repairs. Photo by Robin Wichard © CC BY-NC 3.0 

     

    On Saturday 27th April, Class 14 ‘Teddy Bear’ D9526 will be in use on a ‘Pick-Up Goods’ working as part of the preparation for the forthcoming STEAM GALA (Friday 3rd through Monday 6th May).

    The booked timings are:

         0935 depart Williton (WN) arriving Bishops Lydeard (BL) at 1010

         1040 depart BL arriving Norton Fitzwarren (NF) at 1050

         1140 depart NF arriving WN at 1225

         1415 depart WN arriving Dunster yard (DR) at 1458

         1530 depart DR yard arriving Minehead (MD) 1538

         1630 depart MD on the rear of the service train, arriving WN at 1712

     

    The above workings are not public services and are being run for operational purposes. Any change in requirements may result in change or cancellation. Actual running may vary from the booked timings.

     

    On Sunday 28th April, Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6575 (33057) will be in use on the 1230 departure from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead and back under the RED timetable. The booked timing for this working is as follows:

         1230 depart BL arrive MD 1350

         1430 depart MD arrive BL 1550

     

    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, 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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    VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES: We are looking for additional engineering help to maintain our fleet of elderly locomotives, so if you have such skills and would like to join the DEPG and come along to Williton for a ‘taster day’, then please use our CONTACT FORM so that we can get in touch with you.

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  • DIESELGEN – 19-20-21 April 24

    Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6575 (33 057) stands outside the ‘Swindon Shed’ at Williton while Class 14 ‘Teddy Bear’ D9526 forms the rear of the departing ‘Watchet Shuttle’ on 29th May 2021. Photo by Josh Brinsford © CC BY-NC 3.0 

     

    On Friday 19th April, Class 14 ‘Teddy Bear’ D9526 will be in use on an infrastructure working between Williton and Kentsford (between Watchet and Washford). There are no booked timings for this working, but the signalbox at Williton will be open between 0845 and 1645 so all movements are likely to be taking place within this window.

     

    On Saturday 20th April, Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6575 (33057) will be undergoing a test run from Williton to the Norton Fitzwarren section, picking up sister D6566 (33048) at Bishops Lydeard to both act as a load and provide insurance. If the tests are successful, the locos will swap roles and D6575 (33057) will then remain at Bishops Lydeard on standby duty, allowing D6566 (33048) to head for Williton for maintenance. The booked timings are:

         0950 D6575 departs Williton (WN) arriving Bishops Lydeard (BL) at 1043

         1110 D6575 and D6566 depart BL arriving Norton Fitzwarren (NF) at 1120

         Test runs will be performed in the setion between NF and BL

         1430 D6575 and D6566 depart NF arriving BL at 1440

         1510 the loco requiring attention departs BL arriving WN at 1600

     

    The above two workings are not public services and are being run for operational and engineering purposes. Any change in requirements may result in change or cancellation. Actual running may vary from the booked timings.

     

    On Sunday 21st April, one of the Class 33 ‘Cromptons’ will be in use on the 1230 departure from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead and back under the RED timetable. The booked timing for this public service working is as follows:

    1230 depart BL arrive MD 1350

    1430 depart MD arrive BL 1550

     

    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, 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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    VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES: We are looking for additional engineering help to maintain our fleet of elderly locomotives, so if you have such skills and would like to join the DEPG and come along to Williton for a ‘taster day’, then please use our CONTACT FORM so that we can get in touch with you.

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  • DIESELGEN – 13 and 16 April 2024

    Class 14 ‘Teddy Bear’ D9526 was bathed in late afternoon sunshine at Westridge Loco Shelter, Bishops Lydeard, on Wednesday 10th January 2024. Photo by Liam Hebditch © CC BY-NC 3.0 

     

    On Saturday 13th April, Class 14 ‘Teddy Bear’ D9526 will be in use to move a Mk 3 coach from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead. The loco will then return to our Williton depot with a brake van in tow, and will remain at Williton until next called into use, which is expected to be on Friday 19th April on an as-yet-unconfirmed infrastructure working from Williton to Kentsford and back.

    The booked timings for the Saturday working are as follows:

    D9526 – Saturday 13th April 2024

    1100 depart BL arrive MD 1215

    1315 depart MD arrive WN 1400

     

    On Tuesday 16th April, Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6566 (33048) will be in use to move a rake of Empty Coaching Stock (ECS) from Minehead to  Bishops Lydeard in connection with the start of the RED timetable. The loco will then remain at Bishops Lydeard on standby duty.

    The booked timing for this working is as follows:

    D6566 – Tuesday 16th April 2024

    1000 depart MD arrive BL 1130

     

    These workings are not public services and are being run for operational and engineering purposes. Any change in requirements may result in change or cancellation. Actual running may vary from the booked timings.

     

    NOTE: On Sunday 14th April, Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6566 (33048) will be in use on the 10:00 Minehead to Bishops Lydeard and associated 80-mile diagram. This is a planned public working under the BLUE timetable. See our DIESEL RUNNING DATES page for details of planned public services.

     

    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, 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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    VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES: We are looking for additional engineering help to maintain our fleet of elderly locomotives, so if you have such skills and would like to join the DEPG and come along to Williton for a ‘taster day’, then please use our CONTACT FORM so that we can get in touch with you.

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  • DIESELGEN 9-10-11 April 2024

    Class 35 ‘Hymek’ pair D7018 (L) and D7017 (R) were caught basking in the sunshine at Williton on Saturday 6th April 2024 with Barclay 578 (ROF 1) visible on the right. Photo by Andy Royal © CC BY-NC 3.0

     

    On Tuesday 9th April, Class 35 ‘Hymek’ D7017 will commence a three-day programme of loaded test running between Minehead and Bishops Lydeard, starting from and stopping at Williton each day. The ‘Hymek’ will be accompanied by Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6566 (33 048) to provide backup in the event of any issues arising with the ‘Hymek’. The objective of this running is to evaluate the reliability of the ‘Hymek’, so if any issues do arise, the running may be curtailed or adjusted as necessary to achieve the objective. The booked timings for these workings are as follows:

    Tuesday 9th April 2024

         1100 D6566 departs Minehead (MD) for Williton (WN) with Coach Set ‘C’

         1141 D7017 attaches at WN

         1156 depart WN arrive Bishops Lydeard (BL) 1224

         1310 depart BL arrive MD 1424

         1525 depart MD arrive BL 1703

         1720 depart BL arrive WN 1753

     

    Wednesday 10th April 2024

         0945 depart WN arrive MD 1030

         1100 depart MD arrive BL 1211

         1310 Depart BL arrive MD 1424

         1525 depart MD arrive BL 1703

         1720 depart BL arrive WN 1753

     

    Thursday 11th April 2024

         0945 depart WN arrive MD 1030

         1100 depart MD arrive BL 1211

         1310 Depart BL arrive MD 1423

         1525 D7017 departs MD light engine arrive WN 1610 (D6566 remains at MD)

     

    These workings are not public services and are being run solely for the purposes of test and evaluation. Any unexpected issues may result in change or cancellation. Actual running may vary from the booked timings.

     

     

    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, 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.

     

    Have you considered joining the WEEKLY ROUNDUP e-newsletter list? Click here for details.

     

    VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES: We are looking for additional engineering help to maintain our fleet of elderly locomotives, so if you have such skills and would like to join the DEPG and come along to Williton for a ‘taster day’, then please use our CONTACT FORM so that we can get in touch with you.

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  • DIESELGEN REVISED 24-Mar-24

    Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6566 (33 048) was pictured at Crowcombe Heathfield on 25th October 2023 en route from Williton to Bishops Lydeard, waiting for the ‘down’ service to pass. Photo by Tom Courtney © CC BY-NC 3.0 

     

    Apologies for this revision to the previous Dieselgen bulletin, which is due to operational issues.

    Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6566 (33 048) will be in use on Sunday 24th March 2024 on a service train, standing in for a steam locomotive. The booked timings (BLUE timetable) are as follows:

         Depart Bishops Lydeard at 1015 arrive at Minehead 1135

         Depart Minehead at 1220 arrive at Bishops Lydeard 1340

         Depart Bishops Lydeard at 1440 arrive at Minehead 1600

         Depart Minehead at 1630 arrive at Bishops Lydeard 1750

    Total diesel haulage : 80 miles

     

    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, 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.

    Have you considered joining the WEEKLY ROUNDUP e-newsletter list? Click here for details.

    VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES: We are looking for additional engineering help to maintain our fleet of elderly locomotives, so if you have such skills and would like to join the DEPG and come along to Williton for a ‘taster day’, then please use our CONTACT FORM so that we can get in touch with you.

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  • Dieselgen – 24-Mar-24

    Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6566 (33 048) was pictured at Crowcombe Heathfield on 25th October 2023 en route from Williton to Bishops Lydeard, waiting for the ‘down’ service to pass. Photo by Tom Courtney © CC BY-NC 3.0 

     

    Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6566 (33 048) will be in use on Sunday 24th March 2024 on a service train, standing in for a steam locomotive. The booked timings (BLUE timetable) are as follows:

         Depart Bishops Lydeard at 1230 arrive at Minehead 1350

         Depart Minehead at 1430 arrive at Bishops Lydeard 1550

         Depart Bishops Lydeard at 1635 arrive at Minehead 1800

    Total diesel haulage : 60 miles

     

    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, 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.

    Have you considered joining the WEEKLY ROUNDUP e-newsletter list? Click here for details.

    VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES: We are looking for additional engineering help to maintain our fleet of elderly locomotives, so if you have such skills and would like to join the DEPG and come along to Williton for a ‘taster day’, then please use our CONTACT FORM so that we can get in touch with you.

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  • Dieselgen – 22-Mar-24

     

    Class 09 Shunter D4107 (09 019) prepares to depart from Bishops Lydeard with one of the 17 shuttle services that ran to the Norton Fitzwarren platform over the weekend of 5/6th August 2023. Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6566 (33 048) stood alongside with the arrival from Minehead. Pictured on Saturday 5th August 2023 by Josh Brinsford  © CC BY-NC 3.0

     

    Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6566 (33 048) will be in use on Friday 22nd March 2024 on a ‘Tidy Train’ working from Williton to Norton Fitzwarren, returning to Williton in the afternoon with Class 09 Shunter D4107 (09 019) so that the ’09’ can undergo repairs to a failed window mechanism. The booked timings for these workings are as follows:

         Depart Williton (WN) at 09:30 arrive Norton Fitzwarren (NF) at 10:17

         Depart NF at 14:00 arrive at Bishops Lydeard (BL) at 14:15 (Loco and brake van)

         Depart BL at 15:05 arrive WN at 15:42 (two Locos)

    The actual timings of these workings will depend on the activities that are taking place and may vary from the booked timings.

    In preparation for the re-opening of the WSR this coming Saturday, there will also be Empty Coaching Stock moves taking place on Friday between Minehead and Bishops Lydeard using WSR 2-6-0 ‘Mogul’ 9351

     

    Please note that the WSR does not re-open until Saturday, so the stations will remain closed until then.

     

    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, 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.

     

    Have you considered joining the WEEKLY ROUNDUP e-newsletter list? Click here for details.

     

    VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES: We are looking for additional engineering help to maintain our fleet of elderly locomotives, so if you have such skills and would like to join the DEPG and come along to Williton for a ‘taster day’, then please use our CONTACT FORM so that we can get in touch with you.

     

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