Somerset & Dorset Railway at Midsomer Norton to host Austin Day event this Sunday

Jamie Duggan - Contributor Add a Comment 2 Min Read
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Free this Sunday and looking for a great day out? Why not head on down to the and Railway – at take part in their Austin Day.

With visiting steam locomotive, Kitson Works built No.5459 “Austin 1” 0-6-0ST, hauling passenger trains along the line, the Somerset and Dorset Railway – at Midsomer Norton is holding a day to celebrate any Austin vehicles, such as cars, at their railway.

Around 10.30 am cars will be on display ready for viewing, with the first trains departing at 11 am. Treat yourself to scones and cream with ‘Cream teas' from the buffet coach, a bargain at only £6 per person. For more information or to book your tickets now, please click here to visit their website.

Fancy taking the controls of “Austin 1” and drive the tank engine along the line? The Somerset and Dorset Railway – at Midsomer Norton is running a series of driver experience days throughout September 2021 while the engine is visiting the line.

To find out more information or to book your place on a Driver Experience with Austin 1, please visit the Somerset and Dorset Railway – at Midsomer Norton's website here.

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