All the stations on the line are as they would have been back in the 1930's and 40's. It was a real step back in time. We rode in period coaches that were pulled by a beautiful steam engine. The line used to belong to the Great Western Railway before the collapse of the British rail network and is now run by enthusiasts and volunteers who keep this wonderful steam world alive.
We caught the train in the small town of Williton and passed through several small village stations, all beautifully preserved, and the small harbour town of Watchet. Part of the line runs along the Somerset coast before ending at the seaside town of Minehead.
We spent some of our time on the beach playing in the sand, looking in the high street shops and enjoying tea and tea cakes in a sea front cafe overlooking the small harbour.
The weather reamined dry, if a little overcast, all day and we all thoroughly enjoyed our day out in the romantic "golden age" of steam.
Stace
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