West Somerset Railway - Santa Specials

Images taken of the West Somerset Railway Santa Specials from various years

20th December 2020 The heavens open and the rain falls as GWR 4-6-0 'Manor' No. 7828 'Odney Manor' pulls away from its station stop at Crowcombe on the 20th December 2020 hauling the 13:45 Bishops Lydeard - Williton 'Santa Express' special on the West Somerset Railway. (Photo: Timmy Badger Photography)

19th December 2020 DEPG Class 33 D6575 (No.33057) has been assisting with the 2020 'Santa Express' special services on the West Somerset Railway. The Class 33 is pictured in dramatic lighting on the 19th December 2020 returning to Bishops Lydeard from Williton at Watersmeet in top and tail formation with No. 7828 'Odney Manor' (Photo: Adam Hiscock)

22nd December 2018 GWR 2-8-0 Manor No. 7828 'Odney Manor' was back in action on the West Somerset Railway on the 22nd December 2018 following an extensive overhaul. The locomotives return to steam saw it decorated in festive tinsel to compliement its gleaming paintwork. No. 7828 'Odney Manor' is pictured here arriving into Minehead while working the 15:00 Blue Anchor - Minehead 'Santa Special' service. (Photo: Adam Snow)

23rd December 2017 4-6-0 GWR Manor No. 7822 'Foxcote Manor' stands at Williton Station on the 23rd December having arrived with the 10:30 Bishops Lydeard - Williton 'Santa Express' service. The loco is pictured being uncoupled before returning to Crowcombe Heathfield and Bishops Lydeard. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

23rd December 2017 GWR Manor No. 7822 'Foxcote Manor' 'Foxcote Manor' climbs Crowcombe Bank with the 10:30 Bishops Lydeard - Williton 'Santa Express' special service on the 23rd December 2017. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

23rd December 2017 BR Black 7F No.53808 climbs the grade to Crowcombe Heathfield Station on Saturday 23rd December working one of three Santa Specials operating on the West Somerset Railway that day. The 10:10 Bishops Lydeard - Williton passes Nornvis Bridge. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

During December 2000 GWR 4-6-0 'Manor' No. 7820 'Dinmore Manor' stands at Bishops Lydeard ready to depart with a Santa Special to Crowcombe Heathfield. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

Riding on the back of a Santa Express service from Bishops Lydeard BR Green Class 25 No.D7523 departs from Bishops Lydeard during December 2000. The locomotive having clearly collided with a bird on the previous trip down from Crowcombe. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

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