Saturday & Sunday 5 & 6 October 2002
Relive the era of the early 1960s on a West Country branch line, when steam engines were being replaced by brand new diesel locomotives, but country buses still ran from stations to villages.
Engines Train services will be worked by both steam and heritage diesel locomotives, in authentic liveries, to reflect the British Railways era of the early to mid 1960’s. It is anticipated that the locomotives in use over the weekend – all typical of the former BR Western Region – will be selected from the following pool:
N.B. The engines in use may differ slightly on both days!
Events & Highlights
[N.B. All events listed are subject to availability]
Timetable A comprehensive timetable will be in operation on each day of the Weekend; for full details click here.
A complete working timetable – which will include full details of all train workings (including goods trains) and the locomotive and coaching set diagrams – will be available 7 days in advance from Minehead Station priced £2.00 and a SAE.
Bishops Lydeard-Norton Fitzwarren A 3-Car diesel multiple unit will operate a regular shuttle service between Bishops Lydeard and Norton Fitzwarren on both days.
Tickets Please note that ALL privilege ticket, free pass & voucher facilities will NOT apply at the 1960’s Weekend. Ordinary fares apply to all passengers. Discounts are available on Rover Tickets purchased IN ADVANCE.
Catering Buffet and bar facilities will be available on ALL 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.
Other attractions The Railway’s trio of excellent museums – at Bishops Lydeard, Washford and Blue Anchor stations – will be open throughout the weekend, and are well worth a visit. The Taunton Model Railway Group’s base – situated on Platform 1 at Bishops Lydeard – will be open throughout the weekend.
Connecting bus service Taunton-Bishops Lydeard, service 28 (Saturday) & 928 (Sunday). On both days, there is a frequent Southern National bus service between Taunton and Bishops Lydeard Station. WSR tickets are NOT valid on these services, except return tickets to Taunton issued by Booking Offices at Minehead, Dunster, Blue Anchor, Watchet and Williton. Full timetable details available direct from First Southern National – 01823 272033.
How to Book You can book Rover Tickets in advance in the following ways:-
Would you like to take part? Remember the sight and sound of a Morris Minor, a Triumph Herald or an Austin A40…? There will be a display of period road vehicles at a number of stations over the weekend.
Do YOU own a car, motorbike or other road vehicle appropriate to the period that you would like to bring along to add to the period atmosphere…? Just turn up and show your vehicle registration document at any Booking Office and we will issue you with a FREE Day Rover Ticket (one per vehicle). Don’t miss out………come and join us!
Updated: 27 August 2002