Book Signing At The West Somerset Railway

Book Signing At The West Somerset Railway

We were invited to return to the West Somerset Railway, so that Bob could have a couple of days at the shop in Minehead, signing copies of his book, "Isabel Finds A Home," and we were really eager to get back to the Railway. The last time we were there was four (four!) years ago, and then of course the pandemic hit, everything was closed, and we couldn't go anywhere. 

It was so good to be back! Wendy drove us to Minehead, and we stayed at the Premier Inn, a short drive from the station, so it was also a mini-break for us all.

Everyone at the Railway was so hospitable, and we really enjoyed it - there were lots of passengers, because it was the last days of normal running for this season. 

 

Bob said, "It was wonderful to be back and meet a few old friends from my days as a Fireman on the Railway. It was a chance to give something back after many years of happy footplate work, and all the staff in the shop at Minehead made us very welcome."

 

  

Wendy and I took the opportunity on the Saturday to chuff up and down the line to Bishops Lydeard and back, all with the whiff of steam and everyone so happy to be on board. I was also asked to make a couple of station announcements: "The train now standing at Platform 1 is the 16.30 steam service calling at all stations to Bishops Lydeard...!"  

 

They would also like me to do that again! and we have been asked if we can make another visit in the summer, when it will be even busier. That’s another trip to look forward to!