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  1. Ian Monkton replied to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    Yes, and there is also a security team at many of the vulnerable spots who can be on the watch for any lineside fires.

    Jul 9, 2025 at 9:43 AM
  2. Ian Monkton liked free2grice's post in the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    Yes, I appreciate that Ian but the discussion was about spotting lineside fires. When Scotsman departs from Minehead, the next service departs just half an hour behind it and could deal with or report any incidents. <BJ>

    Jul 9, 2025 at 9:41 AM
  3. Ian Monkton replied to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    Don't forget it has to come back from Minehead each time as well!

    Jul 9, 2025 at 9:28 AM
  4. Ian Monkton replied to the thread West Somerset Railway General Discussion.

    I presume that you mean Tuesday 8th July? The only 'half empty' trains today were the last round trip of the day. The 1040 departure was fully booked, the 1000 and 1430 departures were 90% or more booked. We had 6 coaches deliver parties of very...

    Jul 8, 2025 at 10:11 PM