Part 1 - Taunton to Weston-super-Mare
The railtour prepares to depart a cloudy Taunton at 05:45 on Saturday 31st October 2010.
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Taking in the view as we depart.
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The Class 37's now start to open up as we pass Taunton RFC.
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Passing the Boat & Anchor Inn on the outskirts of Bridgwater.
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If anyone did plan a lie in, the roar of English Electric through Bridgwater has destroyed those hopes.
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Passing the industrial areas on the way out of Bridgwater.
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We pass 2C42 on an early morning service to Penzance.
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More people who won't be getting much undisturbed sleep this morning!
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An early morning rambler patiently waits at the railway crossing adjacent to Edithmead Caravan Park.
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Taking in more scenery as we start to ready ourselves for the approach to Weston-Super-Mare
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Despite the Class 37 now easing off, road traffic is still no match for the main line.
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We are then checked for the approach to Uphill Junction.
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Now given the road onto the single line loop into Weston-super-Mare, the driver opens up into Uphill Junction.
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And here we are, the first calling point, Weston-Super-Mare where we have had a good run down and arrived bang on time.
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Part 2 to follow.
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