Brake Van Rides - Spring Steam Spectacular

Making a welcome return at this event following its debut in 2023 will be brake van rides. For a small additional supplement, you can travel on the brake van of our restored 1940s era goods train on a selection of different journeys. You will be able to experience what it is like to work as a goods guard, with the verandas offering a great chance to soak in some of the wonderful countryside we run through. If you are quick enough, spaces may be available in the brakevan right behind the engine for a front row seat of the action!

Spaces are first come, first served and will be sold in advance or on the day. You will need a valid rover ticket and supplement ticket to travel on the brake van.

Trip details are as follows below:

𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐲 – 08:10 Bishops Lydeard to Minehead, £20

𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲 – 19:35 Minehead to Bishops Lydeard, £20

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲 – 09:30 Bishops Lydeard to Williton, 11:02 Williton to Bishops Lydeard, 13:10 Bishops Lydeard to Williton, 14:57 Williton to Bishops Lydeard, 17:05 Bishops Lydeard to Williton, 19:07 Williton to Bishops Lydeard, £10 each for a single trip

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲 – 08:00 Bishops Lydeard to Minehead, £20

Please note that other goods trains will run at the event but only the ones listed above will offer brake van rides.

The following Terms and Conditions are deemed accepted by anyone purchasing a WSR Spring Steam Spectacular brake van ride:

- Age limit: 18 Years +

- Passengers must be physically able to board and alight the brake van unassisted.

- Alcohol must not be consumed prior to or during your Brake Van Ride

- No toilet facilities are available on the Brake Vans

- No catering facilities are available on the Brake Vans

- These are working heritage Brake Vans, and so the WSR will take no liability for any damage to clothing or personal possessions Any member of WSR staff can refuse travel to anyone not compliant or unfit to travel.

Non ticket holders for the particular train are not to be permitted nor are ticket holders for other trains. Due to the age and design of the Brake Vans, we are unable to accept people who require the assistance of a mobility scooter/walking aid or wheelchair.