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	West Somerset Railway - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The land was purchased by Somerset County Council, as the route of a potential new road to Watchet and Minehead for the heavy tourist traffic.
		The original terminus of the West Somerset Railway, the layout explains some of the odd features of this single platform station, before the line was extended to Minehead in 1874.
		The station is the headquarters of the West Somerset Railway.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/West_Somerset_Railway (1938 words)

	The West Somerset Railway: Minehead
		The signal box that controlled Dunster West crossing until BR closed the line had to be removed as one of the conditions required to convert the crossing to an "open" type.
		To relieve the congestion, Somerset County Council wished to construct a new road from the village of Alcombe to the sea front.
		There was a large amount of damage to the railway including salt water in the axle-boxes of the rolling stock and the machine tools in the workshop.
	www.signalbox.org /branches/kw/minehead.htm (957 words)

	West Somerset Railway news
		West Somerset District Council, Taunton Deane Borough Council and Somerset County Council have jointly offered local authority grants of £288,000 with the remaining £62,000 to be provided by Railtrack.
		After participating in the WSR Spring Steam Gala, the two Castles are booked to doublehead a railour from Taunton to Penzance on Saturday 7 April, returning from Penzance to Taunton on Easter Monday 16 April.
		It became redundant on closure of Corby in 1980, and was purchased for use on the WSR in 1981.
	www.uksteam.info /wsr/news00.htm (7073 words)

	West Somerset Mineral Railway
		The line was opened in stages from Watchet on the Somerset coast to Comberow, a hamlet some six miles to the south at the foot of the Brendon Hills.
		There was a brief reopening of the mines by a syndicate between 1907 and 1910, using the lower section of the railway, the incline and a yard close to the head of the incline.
		The railway was last used between 1912 and 1914, when the Angus system of automatic train control was demonstrated on the line near Watchet.
	www.irsociety.co.uk /Archives/26/WSMR.htm (1046 words)

	WSR :: West Somerset Railway :: Britain's longest heritage railway
		The West Somerset Railway recaptures the era of the branch line country railway in the days of steam.
		Enjoy 20 miles of glorious Somerset scenery as the train gently rolls back the years on its journey beside the Quantock Hills and the Bristol Channel coast.
		These pages are independent of, and are not officially supported by, the West Somerset Railway plc or any of the affiliated organisations, unless specifically mentioned on the appropriate page.
	www.wsr.org.uk (463 words)

	West Somerset Railway
		The Railway Observer reported: “On the 29th October HRH the Duke of Edinburgh started his West of England tour at Minehead, and a special train was provided which was hauled on the branch by 5376 (83D) in beautiful condition, even the brass safety-valve cover having been polished for the occasion.
		However, from time to time the Railway receives requests from Train Operating Companies to undertake crew training and stock testing on our line (using the existing connection with the main line network at Norton Fitzwarren), and it is for this reason that the WSR decided to undertake the upgrade.
		The Railway is eagerly looking forward to the visit of the 9F and is confident that its return will be more successful than its first visit to West Somerset.
	www.wsra.org.uk /newswsr2002.htm (15857 words)

	West Somerset Railway, heritage steam and diesel trains
		The West Somerset Railway is Britain's longest Heritage Railway and probably the most scenic; it is worked by a variety of preserved steam and diesel locomotives.
		Details of the West Somerset Railway's steam and diesel locos plus DMU's on WSR Locos have been updated for the Spring Steam Gala 2005 visitors.
		West Somerset Railway Gallery @ fotopic.net has larger, higher quality versions of some of the WSR photos on this site.
	www.trainsferriesbuses.co.uk /wsr.htm (543 words)

	The West Somerset Railway: Williton (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The first recorded signalling on the line is dated 22nd February 1875, with the inspection of the signal box at Williton by the Railway Inspectorate.
		The WSR added a number of new shunting signals during the 1980s and some of the signals have had their oil lamps replaced with electric lights, an idea that is used on several private railways as well as Railtrack.
		All new semaphore signals on the railway have electric lights and as time permits, all the older ones will also be fitted.
	www.signalbox.org /branches/kw/williton.htm (517 words)

	WSR :: West Somerset Railway :: Beatles
		“We all ran down to the railway line and had to cross a field to reach it” she wrote.
		Barely a month after the last Beatles train had rumbled off the Minehead branch West Somerset eyes turned towards Hollywood as the Oscars featured 10 nominations for another film made in the district.
		Now over 30 years later the Beatles are more popular than ever and the railway in its role as a tourist attraction is carrying record numbers of passengers.
	www.wsr.org.uk /beatles.htm (929 words)

	West Somerset Steam Railway - Sightseeing National Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
		West Somerset Steam Railway : And the smuts come free
		The West Somerset Steam Railway - 20 miles of history still in perfect working order, taking you from Bishops Lydeard near Taunton out to Minehead on the coast.
		The stations, posters, pictures, equipment, still in mint condition, remind you of days gone by, when steam ruled and a train journey was a pleasant affair.
	www.dooyoo.co.uk /sightseeing-national/west-somerset-steam-railway (183 words)

	West Somerset Railway on AboutBritain.com
		The West Somerset Railway seeks to recreate the atmosphere of a Great Western Railway branch line.
		The West Somerset Railway is also signposted on this road and motorists should note that the station is to the LEFT of the main road, Bishops Lydeard village being on the right.
		Located in Taunton's town centre, the Castle Hotel is steeped in the drama and romance of English history and the perfect base for exploring the stunning Somerset countryside.
	www.aboutbritain.com /WestSomersetRailway.htm (563 words)

	eBay - somerset west, Militaria, Transportation items on eBay.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		West Country Cornwall Devon Dorset Somerset 1962 Gill
		South and West Somerset by N. Pevsner 1st edn.
		West Somerset Railway Journal No 90 spring 2000 PB book
	search-desc.ebay.com /search/search.dll?query=somerset+west&newu=1&... (476 words)

	Somerset Railway
		Don't just take advantage of the wonderful steam engine trips through the beautiful Somerset countryside; take advantage of the Murder Mystery specials as well as the special steam and diesel galas or a day out with Thomas the Tank Engine, special cream teas and fish and chip events, even Steam Engineman Courses.
		For more information and timetables visit the West Somerset Railway website at www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk or visit Taunton Tourist Information Centre for a timetable brochure.
		Station is Museum of the former Somerset and Dorset Railway.
	www.tauntontowncentre.co.uk /Entertainment_Somerset_railway.htm (858 words)

	Field Trip 2000 - West Somerset Railway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Taunton station was opened in 1842, and the first West Somerset Railway trains ran to Watchet on 31st March 1862, with the extension to Minehead opening in 1874.
		Bishops Lydeard station is the southern end of the operational part of the line, and is the best place to start if visiting the West Somerset Railway by car.
		Originally it had a single platform, and the station building, goods shed, station masters house, road overbridge and nearby railway cottages are from the Broad Gauge era.
	www.broadgauge.org.uk /events/ft2knopics.html (1006 words)

	West Somerset Express, the newsletter of the West Somerset Railway
		wizzer.me.uk is a new site about the West Somerset Railway by a fellow volunteer, Jon Tooke.
		These pages and the newsletter are independent of, and are not officially supported by, the West Somerset Railway plc or any of the affiliated organisations, unless specifically mentioned on the appropriate page.
		All information is believed correct but neither this web site nor the Railway can be held responsible for any errors.
	www.trainsferriesbuses.co.uk /westsomersetexpress.htm (494 words)

	West Somerset Railway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Their Website :- West Somerset Railway - The Official Site
		Haven't yet ridden the whole line, but what we saw was quite nice - simple and neat.
		Many stations are located next to nice villages with a harbour or a beach.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /stuart.poore/Trains/West_Somerset.htm (200 words)

	UKsteam.info - West Somerset Railway
		West Somerset Express - WSR monthly email newsletter
		Roger Viggar's WSR Photo Gallery (Photos from the 1980s)
		The information on these pages does not necessarily represent the views of the WSR Plc or any other organisation connected with the Railway.
	uksteam.info /wsr (130 words)

	West Somerset Railway - Links
		The Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust are based at Washford
		WSR Pictures and lots more by WSR volunteer Steve Huddy
		Linking back to West Somerset Railway on the Web is welcomed.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /edgefamily/WSR/others.htm (233 words)

	WSR Events 2006 (Printer Friendly Version) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Please note that some events are for Adults Only and are stated as such where the cost of the event is shown on it's page.
		Once again Sir Topham Hatt (The Fat Controller) brings the famous blue tank engine and some of his other friendly engines to the West Somerset Railway.
		Santa makes his special visits to the West Somerset Railway and our trains steam along taking children and parents to and from his grottos.
	www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk /events_menu_print.html (328 words)

	index
		We are based on the West Somerset Railway near Taunton.
		Browse and explore the site, if you have any comments, questions or would like to submit photos or a report forthe site please get in touch via the contacts page.
		During the strip down of Hymek D7017s engine, a hole was discovered in one of the cylinder liners.
	www.depg.org (408 words)

	WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		THE WEST SOMERSET RAILWAY IS TAUNTON'S LOCAL PRESERVED RAILWAY, IT RUNS FROM BISHOPS LYDEARD (Nr TAUNTON) - MINEHEAD
		THE LINE FIRST REOPENED ON THE EASTER OF 1976 AND HAS GROWN TO BE ONE OF THE BEST AND MOST RESPECTED PRESERVED RAILWAYS IN BRITAIN.
		WHAT EVER YOUR ERA IT'S A BRILLIANT RAILWAY TO VISIT, FOR MORE DETAILS CLICK ON THIS LINK WHICH WILL TAKE YOU TO THE WSR WEBSITE.
	www.tauntontrains.co.uk /WSR.htm (164 words)

	Photos of Exmoor and Exmoor walks free to download; West Somerset railway photos
		The WSR is the longest preserved railway in the UK, running 20 miles from Bishops Lydeard
		The BR line closed in 1971 and reopened as the WSR in 1975
		Click the right button on the picture and then the left button on "Set as background"
	www.geoffbannister.com /wsr.html (79 words)

	West Somerset Railway
		The WSR is the longest steam railway in the UK, running for 20 miles between Bishop's Lydeard near Taunton and the seaside at Minehead.
		Somerset and Dorset Gala, March 2006 - 61 Pics.
		Winter steam festival Dec 2005 - 24 Pics.
	www.steampics.com /wsr.htm (69 words)

	West Somerset Railway site (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Does anyone know of a good site suitable for children (whatever that means) that is within walking access to the West Somerset Railway?
		Even better, it should be within walking distance of a beach or horse riding.
		There's a site (commercial, mostly fixed units)t Blue Anchor, just behind the sea wall and next to the railway, about 1/4 mile from blue anchor station.
	www.motorhomefacts.com /ftopic-7483.html (265 words)

	Webshots - Images of West Somerset Railway Album 2
		Webshots - Images of West Somerset Railway Album 2
		West Somerset Railway Gala "Somerset and Dorset" Theme 2006
		Pictures of the railway taken in May 2003
	community.webshots.com /album/92579854xXNtPr (59 words)

	West Somerset Railway (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The longest preserved line in England, the West Somerset Railway runs from Taunton, the main town in Somerset, to the coast at Minehead.
		Another picture at Blue Anchor, looking towards the cliffs.
		There is a nice walk across them to Watchet, a historical port also served by the West Somerset Railway.
	andrew.surfermoon.com /bio/photo6.html (228 words)

	British Steam - The West Somerset Railway :EROL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
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	www.artsmagic.co.uk /store/x8620.html (66 words)

	http://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk - Sheer Indulgence Holidays South West
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		External link to http://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk from the South West Sheer Indulgence Holidays website.
	www.indulgesouthwest.co.uk /main/EN/weblink-6992.cfm (30 words)

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