BEST OF BRITISH STEAM
The West Somerset Railway

With 22 miles of track, the West Somerset Railway is the longest in British preservation.

From Minehead Bay, this line winds up between the Brendon and Quantock Hills, serving each of the ten beautifully restored stations, capturing their own unique character.

The programme explores the many attractions which are found along the way, including the Exmoor National Park, local villages, Dunster Castle, Cleeve Abbey, Coombe Sydenham country park, animal centres and cruises by motor-ship.

With the Mayday steam gala, and the August Steam Fayre there is also plenty of action up and down the line; a Somerset and Dorset 2-8-0, Great Western 2-6-2 Tanks, a Peckett Industrial Saddle Tank, a Hymek and a Teddy Bear, two restored DMUs, and visiting ten wheelers Bradley Manor and a BR 4MT.

DVD Info

Region: 2
Running Time: 58 minutes
Release Date: 02/06/03