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All action Steam at the West Somerset Railway Autumn Gala 2014

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Channel: Robert Masterman · 2014 · Travel & Events

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I decided to spend three days at the Superb West Somerset Autumn Gala (Thursday 2nd October to Sunday 5th October 2014), where they were celebration the 50th Anniversary of the closure of Taunton Steam Locomotive Shed. Apart from the line's own S&D 7F No 88, all other locos were Ex GWR, with several being re-numbered to locos associated with Taunton., With all locos facing smokebox first, and some stunning weather, this was another memorable event from the WSR. 
The locos seen in this upload are as follows:
1 7828 Odney Manor attacks Washford Bank as it leaves Watchet.
2 1450 arrives at Crowcombe Heathfield with an Auto Train 
3 3863 (3850) Climbs up to Roebuck Crossing.
4 4932 Hatherton Hall ( 4936 Kinlet Hall) storms up Castle Hill.
5 4566 leads 5542 at Doniford
6 9670 (4612) approaches Doniford Halt.
7 Gates closing at Blue Anchor.
8 7820 Dinmore Manor arrives at Blue Anchor.
9 9670 Departs Blue Anchor.
10 4932 Hatherton Hall tops Washford Bank.
11 3863 departs Crowcombe Heathfield.
12 7909 Heveningham Hall (6960 Raveningham Hall) departs Crowcombe Heathfield.
13 4566 at Watersmeet.
14 9670 coasts down at Watersmeet for Bishops Lydeard
15 4566 departs Minehead with a Freight working to Dunster.
16 4566 departs Watchet Station
17 3863 departs Watchet at sunset.
18 5542 departs Doniford Halt.
19 4932 carrying the commemorative wreath attacks Castle Hill Bank.
20 88 arrives at Blue Anchor.
21 7820 departs Blue Anchor for Minehead.
22 9670 (4612) & 4131 (4160) top Washford Bank
23 5542 climbs Washford bank as it leaves Watchet.
24 4932  arrives at Washford Station with the last Minehead bound train of the Gala.
25 SVR based 1450 hurries the Auto coach 'Chaffinch' and the GWR Director's Saloon through Washford Sation for return to their home base.
26 An opportunity to see the WSR's Somerset and Dorset 7F No 88 in Blue livery attacking Washford Bank on it's final public service before withdrawal for a heavy overhaul, and apparently it will be outshopped in BR Black.
I must also express my sincere thanks to all the staff and volunteers at the Railway, for making this visit another very enjoyable experience.

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