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  1. Britfoamer liked Bail5029's post in the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.

    Interesting comments. I'll say we have intentionally put the shuttles and shunting demos at Minehead to keep that end of the line busy! Monday in fairness changes that a little but that was to try something different with the banking. Timing has...

    Apr 22, 2026 at 3:28 PM

  2. Britfoamer replied to the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.

    Strange and complicated timetable, some double headers not to my liking, other great. The attach/detach combinations likely to increase running problems if the t/t slips. Looks like 60007 does not fit on the turntable with the amount of tender...

    Apr 21, 2026 at 2:03 PM

  3. Britfoamer replied to the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.

    Timetables are up on the website: https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/events/view/spring-steam-spectacular-2026

    Apr 21, 2026 at 11:36 AM

  4. Britfoamer replied to the thread WSR Spring Steam Gala 1-4 May 2026.

    "We always find a way to slot in an unusual little and large Double Headed combination. We've done 'Jessie' and 'Mayflower', and 'Fenchurch' and 7812. The younger generation seem to love such a thing and it is vitally important we appeal to them...

    Apr 17, 2026 at 11:08 PM

  5. Britfoamer liked Gladiator 5076's post in the thread Railways and People.

    The morning commute 1995 style.(If anyone has times for this early morning run as I never noted them sown and the tour is not on Six Bells)[ATTACH]

    IMG_20260402_0021.jpg Apr 16, 2026
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