East Somerset Railway.
The East Somerset Railway offers a five mile return journey, pulled by lovingly restored steam engines,
through the rolling Mendip Hills.
Throughout the year there are special events such as A
Day Out with Thomas, Vintage Vehicle Steam Gala, Murder Mystery Dining Trains, Spooky and Santa Specials.
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Address:
East Somerset Railway,
Cranmore Railway Station,
Cranmore,
Shepton Mallet,
Somerset BA4 4QP
Website: eastsomersetrailway.com
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Some of the best heritage
railways...... |
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England: Great
Central Railway. |
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| England:
Bluebell Railway. |
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| England:
West Somerset Railway |
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| Scotland:
Strathspey Steam Railway |
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| Wales:
Snowdon Mountain Railway |
Recommended ...... |
Read: The life of George Stephenson and of his son Robert Stephenson; comprising also a history of the invention and introduction of the railway locomotive (1868)
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Read: Rails Through the Forest: The Severn & Wye Railway, Norchard to Coleford, Cinderford and Lydbrook 1945-2012 (Railway Heritage)
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Read: Great Britain's Heritage Railways: The Rise of the Railway Preservation Movement (Railway Heritage)
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Read: The Essential Guide to Welsh Heritage and Scenic Railways (X Series)
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Read: British Steam: Scottish Railways
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