running The Bath & West Steam Railway
We are pleased to announce Drivers Day Experiences!
Come and enjoy the thrill of power and control as you drive locomotives round our ½ mile track. More Information. info@essmee.org.uk
Trains are running at Truckfest on August 31st and September 1st. Enjoy the trucks and the trains!
Train rides are available on the days marked with asterisks. The Shows have an entry fee.
If any member of the public wishes to come along to our talks you would be most welcome. Please check first with This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
| Date | Event |
| August 11th | Steam up at Ditcheat |
| August 31st/Sept 1st | Truckfest *** Train rides for visitors to the Show (Entrance fee) |
| September | Drivers Experience Days - dates soon |
| Sept 7th and 8th | Motorhome Show *** Train rides for visitors to the Show (Entrance fee) |
| Sept 19th | Steam up and Fish and Chip Supper |
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October 5th and 6th |
Open Weekend. *** Free train rides for the public - come along between 10am and 3pm. If you wish to bring your locos, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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October 17th |
Talk by Tony Martin |
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Nov 21st |
Talk by Simon Bowditch |
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Dec 18th |
Christmas Lunch at The Natterjack |
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Dec 26th |
Steam up at Ditcheat |
Apart from members' days, the society offers some dates on which the trains will be running. Train rides are available on days marked with asterisks.
If any member of the public wishes to come along to our talks you would be most welcome. Please check first with This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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We are pleased to announce we can offer rides to wheelchair users. Go to the news.
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