Young Engineers Day - Chris Vine Railway 200 -9th & 10th April 2025

In celebration of Railway 200 the West Somerset Railway are offering two dates where you can come for one day dedicated to learning about everything steam in our Young Engineers Days with Chris Vine.

Chris Vine is the author of the Peter's Railway books, and he will join staff and volunteers from the West Somerset Railway and West Somerset Railway Heritage Trust, to provide a day dedicated to engineering on heritage railways. The day will take a deep dive into the mechanics and some operational factors of the West Somerset Railway and is aimed at Children aged 5-15 with an interest in the railway industry. 

The day will begin at 10.30 at the Gauge Museum which is located at Bishops Lydeard station and will include: 

• Introductory talk from Chris Vine. 
• Signalbox tour
• Model railway tour 
• Museum tour
•  A train ride from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead where Chris vine will join you for some activities. 
• Turntable demonstration.
• Some free time at Minehead. 
• Minehead shed tour (rarely open to the public). 
• Return travel from Minehead back to Bishops Lydeard.  
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You will arrive back in Bishops Lydeard at 18.00 where the event will finish.

Also included in your ticket price is a free hardback copy of one of Chris Vine's Peter's Railway books. 

Tickets are sold for one adult and one child, and the adult must attend for safety reasons. If you have more than one child that wishes to attend, please call us on 01643 704996 to discuss options. Unfortunately due to the areas that attendees will be required to visit we are unable to accept any children under the age of 5. 

Please bring a packed lunch with you as catering is not included. We do have a cafe at Bishops Lydeard and Minehead station we also have a buffet car on board the train where refreshments can be purchased throughout your visit with us.