East Somerset Railway

Great Western Tanks Galore at East Somerset Railway Steam Gala 2025

Heavy freight tank 4247 is set to be the star of the show at our 2025 Steam Gala held over the weekend of May 31 – June 1. The 2-8-0T is currently undergoing the finishing touches to its overhaul carried out in our workshop here in Cranmore with the gala set to be its first public running days in around 7 years.

4247 will be operating services alongside popular GWR Prairie tanks 4555 and 4110, with 4555 now sporting the late BR steam era livery, having undergone a repaint since it was last with us.

1719 Andrew Barclay ‘Lady Nan’ will also be offering driver experiences at the depot on the popular ‘Steaming for 15’ courses (Pre-booking possible but not essential)

The weekend will see a mix of passenger and goods trains, as well as several double headers for a truly exciting weekend of steam indulgence!

Timetable:

10.00 

10.40 

10.55 

11.45 

12.50 

13.25 

14.25 

14.35 

15.25

16.15

 All locomotives appear subject to availability and late changes.

 

Our main office is open Monday to Friday from 9am-4pm. Telephone 01749 880417.

 

 

 

 

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Trains next run on

Today

Steam Train (Standard Timetable)

  • 11.00
  • 12.30
  • 14.00
  • 15.30
Tomorrow

Sunday Lunch Service Day

  • 11.00
  • 12.30
  • 14.00
  • 15.30
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The friendly steam railway

We provide a large, free car park, a short walk from Cranmore Station.  This main station building houses The Station Cafe and Toilets at ground level, the Ticket Office and Shop at platform level.  For the children there is a Play Area situated next to the café patio, so the adults can enjoy some refreshments while the kids let off steam!
 
The Station Café is open Wednesday to Sunday 9:30am - 4:30pm in season and the Ticket Office and Shop are open Tuesday-Friday 10.30am-3.30pm.  Visit The Station Café website here
 
As well as steam train rides we have many special events for visitors to enjoy throughout our season, plus a variety of dining trains to savour and for the enthusiast, footplate experiences to get up close to the wonder of steam!  Our station waiting room replica museum at the end of the platform, hosts an interesting selection of memorabilia and is one not to miss. 
 
East Somerset Models is an independent shop based in a small building on the left side of the car park.  They stock a wide range of model railway items, please see their website HERE for opening times and further details.

In 2018 The East Somerset Railway won funding by The National Lottery to support projects - visit our news section for updates and more information ESR Wins Lottery Funding

 

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