Spring Steam Spectacular - Brake Van Rides

This Spring Steam Spectacular we will be offering the opportunity to travel in the brake van within the goods set for ticket holders. 

The timings and start locations of these brake van rides differ on all four days of the Spring Steam Spectacular, so please pay particular attention to the timetable to ensure you are in the right place at the right time.

Brake van rides tickets are valid for the journey indicated on your ticket only. 

For brake van rides for the full length of the line from either Bishops Lydeard to Minehead or Minehead to Bishops Lydeard the cost will be £20 per person

For brake van rides from Bishops Lydeard to Williton or Williton to Bishops Lydeard the cost will be £10 per person.

Space is limited so please ensure you book your tickets in advance to avoid dissaspointment. 

Please note that a ticket to travel will also be required to ensure you are are able to get back to your start station. 

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.

Please note you will require an additional ticket to travel on any other service over the weekend of the Spring Steam Spectacular.