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My only visit to Minehead by train was steam-hauled in 1962 (the year that Butlin's opened there, although that's not where we were staying). No suspicion of what was to come: the good Doctor and his axe were not even a bad dream then.

Doesn’t she look handsome!

My goodness, what a collection of beauties. If ever there's such a thing a steam locomotive porn, this it it. I hope Betton Grange is back in action soon. Being a new build, I suppose she's bound to have teething issues.

You cover these events exceptionally well. Seeing all the shunting and what goes on is always more interesting than just seeing the train arrive and depart. Excellent.

Carriages look very good.

Nice to see Clan Line back working and in immaculate condition. I remember putting £5 towards it's original purchase which was a lot for an apprentice in those days

What causes steam to eminate from the tender

EXCELLENT. STEAM.IS.BACK.GREAT.VIDEO

What a fantastic collection of Locomotives. Minehead is now on my list of retirement visits.

Great line up of all these GWR locomotives. It also show how related the Grange, Manor and Hall are, you need to look carefully to see the differences between them. As essentially the Grange is a Hall with slightly smaller wheels, and the Manor was a version of the Grange with a slightly smaller boiler and a lower axle loading. A Hall boiler is used in the recreation of Betton Grange

Great content, Thank you! really enjoyed this. was only down on the Witherslack Hall the other week ☺☺☺

Nice video. Saw Betton Grange at Broadway on the GWSR a few weeks ago.

I'm a Fireman on the line, but I rode as a passenger for a change that day: To Minehead on Erlestoke Manor, then watched them switch to the Grange. I hope I get a go on it while we have it! By the way, I'm the one who fought back at that guy saying you make "clickbait" on Facebook 🤣. Cheers! Simon

What a line up! Two Manors, a Hall, a Grange and a big Mogul... it's beyond fantastic. Just right for this GWR line.

Any idea what the problem was?

Shame about Betton but that mogul is lovely.

well it is a new build... there is bound to be a few teething issues

almost 50min of the video loco is barely visible :(

It’s great to see a rail tour on ESR metals again

hi. we used to have 4110 at southall rly centre in the 80's when it was a wreck. amazing transformation, money talks.the 52 is well turned out

Awesome video!

The Blue pullman is awesome, a credit to all involved

A great train the midland pullman

The train leaving without the Guard is like something from a Laurel and Hardy film lol

Quality

Where is the BRISTOL PULLMAN

Where do we find future Midland Pulman trips??

I would sooner see the original blue diesel Pullman though, it would bring back a lot of childhood memories.

Why does it have a bell 🔔

The Midland Pullman looks fantastic in that colour scheme. Great video. Many thanks.

So the emergency stop was made to the midland Pullman because of the guard being left on the platform that the reason why

Don’t forget the guard 😂 great footage thanks for sharing 👍

Saw this train! Keep up the good work!

Superb. Beautiful countryside and a great looking Locomotive, Martin (Thailand)

Really great film! Was planning a visit soon for this engine!

Are their videos of the new girl being built from the frame up.

Beautiful. Even an engine leaving the works from a major overhaul doesn't have quite that factory-fresh gleam of 6880.

To the best of my knowledge, The plaque on 37 reads The Gaelic Community!

He could do with a wash

Why was 43154 down there?

What a beauty! I can´t await the first outrun of the other loco which is new build up, but may last a few time to be ready! Hopefully that we may see her in a short time ! ! !

Not the original Blue Pullman, but it looks very smart. Nice film.

Rather Nice. Thank You.

Nor often steam locos get upstaged by a diesel unit.

Awesome clips!

What a cute little chooch! This American says "Well done mates!".

Very nice video, interesting seeing 7812 beside at BL, HST barely across the crossing! Leaving the guard behind made me chuckle… very The Railway Series like! 😂

Betton Grange looking grand! You deserve way more subscribers! Persevere, they will come!

What a fabulous day!

Who is the unsung hero of West Somerset Railway? The man who designed and walked every mile from Minehead to Bishop's Lydeard. The man who is never mentioned?