FROM THE FOOTPLATE
West Somerset Railway

Join Driver Simon Barfield and Fireman Paul Rimmer as they crew BR (W) Manor Class 4-6-0 5MT No. 7820 'Dinmore Manor' on a journey between Bishops Lydeard near Taunton and the popular seaside resort of Minehead. It's a glorious excursion through beautiful Somerset countryside to the coast.

Explore twenty miles of Britain's longest Heritage Railway, a classic branch line route, with every mile evoking the very essence of the old Great Western Railway.

See all the action on the footplate and along the 'road' from over a dozen cameras on the locomotive.

Working hard, the crew of No. 7820 give a fascinating insight into steam operation over the climbing, twisting route - while staff and volunteers of the West Somerset Railway explain how they've grown to love both line and locomotive.

It's a nostalgic reminder of childhood trips to the coast and a real celebration of vintage Somerset steam. Featuring stunning aerial shots of the locomotive and the line From The Footplate is a fascinating glimpse of how railways used to be.

DVD Info

Region: 2
Running Time: 66 minutes
Release Date: 28/11/05