Video 125 Ltd. West Somerset Railway

Join Driver Simon Barfield and Fireman Paul Rimmer as they crew BR(W) Manor Class 4-6-0 5MT No.7820 'Dinmore Manor' on a journey between Bishops Lydeard near Taunton and the popular seaside resort of Minehead. It's a glorious excursion through beautiful Somerset countryside to the coast.

See all the action on the footplate and along the 'road' from over a dozen cameras on the locomotive.

Working hard, the crew of No.7820 give a fascinating insight into steam operation over the climbing, twisting route - while staff and volunteers of the West Somerset Railway explain how they've grown to love both line and locomotive.

It's a nostalgic reminder of childhood trips to the coast and a real celebration of vintage Somerset steam. Featuring stunning aerial shots of the locomotive and the line.
From the Footplate is a fascinating glimpse of how railways used to be.