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  1. Ian Monkton
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    WSR SSG 2024 May 3rd to 6th

    At last year's diesel gala, wristbands were available at all stations where tickets are sold. The pre-purchased rover tickets were also accepted...
    Post by: Ian Monkton, Apr 17, 2024 at 11:30 AM in forum: Galas and Events
  3. Ian Monkton
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    By 'on display' do you mean at Swindon? I would think it very unlikely that the Mogul would replace the Manor, as the Mogul belongs to the PLC and...
    Post by: Ian Monkton, Dec 14, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
  4. Ian Monkton
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    It would most likely be overhauled at Minehead, possibly Williton. Even when the S&DJRT were at Washford, they did not have the facilities for a...
    Post by: Ian Monkton, Oct 2, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
  5. Ian Monkton
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    I would tend to agree, but I've read elsewhere that they will only be staying about 6 weeks while Laira decommission the Cross Country sets
    Post by: Ian Monkton, Sep 13, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    I would be surprised if different sets worked each day. I may be proved wrong, but I would expect the set stored at Minehead to be used both days,...
    Post by: Ian Monkton, Sep 13, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
  7. Ian Monkton
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    I have not heard which direction it was moving.
    Post by: Ian Monkton, Aug 20, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
  8. Ian Monkton
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    No. 12 points - the one which gives access to the bay from the main. I don't know any details about exactly what happened.
    Post by: Ian Monkton, Aug 20, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
  9. Ian Monkton
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    WSR Spring Steam Gala Fri 28th April to Mon 1st May

    There's also the QB buffet coach, and, I believe, the FO will be available for general seating if not required for dining.
    Post by: Ian Monkton, Apr 28, 2023 in forum: Galas and Events
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Looking at the Seaward Way webcam, it appears to be still there under its tarpaulin.
    Post by: Ian Monkton, Mar 1, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
  11. Ian Monkton
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    I expect that those dates have been left blank because they have not yet been officially announced as gala days. It would be odd to put...
    Post by: Ian Monkton, Jan 28, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
  12. Ian Monkton
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    That's the Forties Weekend.
    Post by: Ian Monkton, Jan 23, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
  13. Ian Monkton
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Diesel Gala is 8 - 10 June and the DEPG 50th Anniversary Celebrations 22 - 23 September.
    Post by: Ian Monkton, Jan 23, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
  14. Ian Monkton
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Somerset County Council seem to be pressing the landowner to prevent more mudslides....
    Post by: Ian Monkton, Jan 4, 2023 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    Both Winterlights and Santa trains will now run top and tailed (steam/D6575) from Bishops Lydeard to Tribble Bridge (just south of the affected...
    Post by: Ian Monkton, Dec 21, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    No, not speculation. I was on duty at Crowcombe Heathfield station today and can confirm without doubt that the DMU was being used on training...
    Post by: Ian Monkton, Sep 8, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    The DMU was not in public service today. It was being used for Driver Refresher runs.
    Post by: Ian Monkton, Sep 8, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    RTC 2022

    The only way a train leaving the WSR can be signalled by Exeter panel is to cross over both main lines at Norton Fitzwarren then via the down/up...
    Post by: Ian Monkton, Aug 15, 2022 in forum: What's Going On
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    The Impact of the Heatwave on Heritage Railways

    Ah, the kettles have been unplugged!
    Post by: Ian Monkton, Aug 10, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    The Impact of the Heatwave on Heritage Railways

    The WSR has announced that for the next week starting 08/08/2022, all services will be diesel hauled, and the blue timetable will apply....
    Post by: Ian Monkton, Aug 7, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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    West Somerset Railway General Discussion

    It was being used for driver and guard training. It will also run Wednesday and Thursday.
    Post by: Ian Monkton, Jul 5, 2022 in forum: Heritage Railways & Centres in the UK
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