THE Somerset & Dorset Railway at Midsomer Norton ran a very popular series of rail trolley rides on seven Wednesdays from June 2 to September 1 (RM May p90). Most of the half-hourly workings were fully booked in advance at £5 per adult, but additional services were run on occasions to cater for those turning up on the day without reservations.
Ex-BR No. B40W (Wickham 7504 of 1956), a Type 27A MkIII, has been beautifully restored and was able to carry up to six passengers at a time from Midsomer Norton South station to the present end of the line, just before an infilled cutting on the old S&DJR main line in the Mendips.