West Somerset Railway has revealed that it will be running some further steam testing today (Saturday the 22nd), Sunday the 23rd and Wednesday the 26th of April.

The testing comes ahead of its Spring Steam Spectacular which is set to take place over the early May bank holiday from the 28th of April through to the 1st of May.

Saturday the 22nd of April:

Testing of No. 9465 will take place at around 14.20 with a run from Williton to Minehead – this will be an empty stock move and is therefore not for passengers.

Sunday the 23rd of April:

Testing of No.2999 ‘Lady of Legend’ double-heading with No.9351 on the 14:40 departure from Bishops Lydeard as well as the 16:30 departure from Minehead. ‘Lady of Legend’ will be turned at Minehead and will be smokebox first both ways. Standard tickets can be used for this service.

Wednesday the 26th of April:

Testing of No.9466 double-heading with No.9351 on the 12:20 departure from Minehead and 14:40 departure from Bishops Lydeard. For both runs, the engine will be facing Taunton. Standard tickets can be used for this service.

Why not get down to the West Somerset Railway to enjoy a nice preview of the Spring Steam Spectacular the following weekend?

The Spring Steam Spectacular promises to be a fantastic event with an intensive timetable operated by the railways home fleet and three special guest locomotives, including:

• Manor Class 4-6-0 no.7812 ‘Erlestoke Manor’
• GWR Saint Class 4-6-0 no.2999 ‘Lady of Legend’
• Pacific no.34027 ‘Taw Valley’

To find out more about the Spring Steam Spectacular or to book tickets, please visit: https://www.west-somerset-railway.co.uk/events/detail/spring-steam-spectacular-2