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The Spring Steam Gala 2014 has a distinctive North Devon feel about it, as the West Somerset Railway aimed to recreate those halcyon days along the 'Withered Arm' route between Exeter & Plymouth via former Southern Region metals.

Some Highlights include:

  • Recreation of the 'Atlantic Coast Express' with Bullied motive power.
  • First time visits to the line from engines, 5322 & 31806.
  • Footplate scenes from various locomotives.
  • WSR Stations renamed to former North Devon Stations (e.g. Minehead renamed Ilfracombe).

Locomotives Featured:

  • SR U-Class No. 31806.
  • SR West Country Class, No.34007 'Wadebridge'.
  • SR Battle of Britain Class, No.34070 'Manston'.
  • GWR 43xx Class, No. 5322- BR (W) 2-6-2T, No.4160.
  • BR (W) 4-6-0, No. 7828 'Odney Manor'.
  • GWR 2-8-0, No. 3850.
  • GWR 'Modified Hall', No. 6960 'Raveningham Hall'.
  • S&D 7F, No. 88.

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