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Please note: the information below is for the 2011 event.
Our 2011 Rally will be held at Norton Fitzwarren which will echo to the sight, sound and smell of many mighty steam engines as they gather for what will be our 24th Rally.
A glittering array of superb machinery will be in action and 2011 looks like beating all records with some of the country's finest examples of vintage transport on display.
The Rally will have this year a large steam section featuring full size and miniature traction engines and a possible steam boat for the first time. Vintage cars, motorcycles, fire engines, military and commercial vehicles will be on show, all sections being well supported. Stationary engines will line the approach to the main arena areas.
Gleaming engines, powerful steam engines, tractors and road rollers, elegant vintage cars and motorcycles, superb fire engines, buses, commercial and military vehicles will all be put through their paces in the arena to thrill the crowds.
The West Somerset Railway Association Steam Fayre & Vintage Vehicle Rally at Norton Fitzwarren is well known for its unique location, friendly atmosphere and good value for money. Backing up the transport exhibits will be displays, stalls, trade stands, children's entertainments and ample refreshment facilities.
So, book the dates now and bring the whole family along to enjoy a fabulous day out - with so much to see there really is something for everyone.
The event is organised by the West Somerset Railway Association.
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| Full train service on the WSR to stations to Minehead, with steam and heritage diesel in action
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| The glory of working traction engines, tractors and road rollers
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| Sweet music from the fairground and street organs
| | » | Polished perfection of vintage cars, motorcycles, fire engines, buses, military and commercial vehicles
| | » | The power of stationary vehicles
| | » | Parades of vehicles
| | » | Beer tent and refreshments
| | » | Family fun, children's entertainments
| | » | Combined Rail/Rally tickets available from most WSR stations
| | » | Something for everyone - displays, models, railway art, trade stands, craft marquee and stalls.
| | » | Car parking is free - entrance is just west of Norton Fitzwarren off the B3227. Special parking very close to the Rally is available for those with a valid blue disabled badge which must be displayed - access to this special parking area is off Allerford Lane.
| | » | Opening Times: 10am to 5pm (both days)
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| | | Note: all events listed are subject to availability
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The Railway will operate a shuttle train service with trains running from Bishops Lydeard to the new platform adjacent to the Rally site.
The times of the shuttle train service from Bishops Lydeard (BL) to the platform at Norton Fitzwarren (NF) for the Rally are as follows:
Saturday 6th August 2011
| BL | dep | 0945 | 1020 | 1100 | 1140 | 1300 | 1350 | 1420 | 1540 | 1625 | 1725 |
| NF | arr | 0955 | 1030 | 1110 | 1150 | 1310 | 1400 | 1430 | 1550 | 1635 | 1735 |
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| NF | dep | 1000 | 1040 | 1115 | 1155 | 1320 | 1403 | 1435 | 1555 | 1645 | 1745 |
| BL | arr | 1010 | 1050 | 1125 | 1205 | 1335 | 1413 | 1445 | 1605 | 1655 | 1755 |
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Sunday 7th August 2011
| BL | dep | 0945 | 1020 | 1100 | 1140 | 1215 | 1350 | 1420 | 1540 | 1625 |
| NF | arr | 0955 | 1030 | 1110 | 1150 | 1225 | 1400 | 1430 | 1550 | 1635 |
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| NF | dep | 1000 | 1040 | 1115 | 1155 | 1325 | 1403 | 1435 | 1555 | 1645 |
| BL | arr | 1010 | 1050 | 1125 | 1205 | 1345 | 1413 | 1445 | 1605 | 1655 |
All services run to and from Platform 1 at Bishops Lydeard except 0945 departures.
To ensure connections, the 1410 Bishops Lydeard to Minehead service will be held until the arrival of the 1403 service from Norton Fitzwarren on both Saturday and Sunday.
In addition to the shuttle service, a frequent service of trains will be in operation on the Railway between Bishops Lydeard and Minehead on both days.
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| Adult | £8.00
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| Senior Citizens | £7.00
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| Child (aged five to fifteen) | £4.00
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| Family* | £20.00
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| two adults and up to two children under 16
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There will be plenty of refreshment and catering outlets around the rally site, in addition to a Beer Tent.
In addition, buffet and bar facilities will be available on all WSR train services during the weekend, serving a range of hot and cold food, tea & coffee and a range of other alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Please contact:
The Rally Organiser,
The Railway Station,
Bishops Lydeard,
Taunton,
Somerset
TA4 3BX
or » email info@wsra.org.uk
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