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The West Somerset Steam Express - 8 August 2026
Day trip from London Paddington to Minehead with two steam locomotives in one day: main line steam to the West Somerset Railway, then WSR steam to the coast.
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London Paddington to Minehead via the West Somerset Railway
Main line steam from London Paddington via Slough, Reading and Newbury to Norton Fitzwarren, transferring to the West Somerset Railway at Bishops Lydeard for WSR steam haulage to Minehead via Watchet, Washford and Blue Anchor, with about two hours to explore Minehead before the return journey.
