161 year old steam locomotive set for Somerset visit Posted on June 14, 2024 by Guest authors The West Somerset Railway has announced that Furness Railway No. 20 will be visiting them for their week long celebrations to mark the 150th Anniversary of the opening of the line between Watchet and Minehead.
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The West Somerset Railway has announced that Furness Railway No. 20 will be visiting them for their week long celebrations to mark the 150th Anniversary of the opening of the line between Watchet and Minehead.