4th April, 2022
The first weekend in April saw the first running days of the season on the S&D at Midsomer Norton and we were pleased see a good number of visitors on both days despite cold but very sunny weather. There were signs of spring with flowers beginning to blossom in the station area and beside the line so all in all a good weekend to welcome people back to the railway. Saturday saw resident steam locomotive Joyce hauling a three coach train with our 03 diesel shunter bringing up the rear for part of the day (see separate story below on that!). On Sunday visiting steam loco Austin 1 took a turn and we were sent some excellent pictures of the train near the railhead at the Chilcompton end of the line one of which is the main image here.