Norton Fitzwarren to Minehead is a historical railway connection in the United Kingdom.
Norton Fitzwarren to Minehead Location
- Original connection: The railway was originally built in sections, with the West Somerset Railway opening between Taunton and Watchet in 1862 and an extension to Minehead opening in 1874 by a separate company (Minehead Railway).
- Junction station: Norton Fitzwarren station served as an important junction where the Minehead and Barnstaple branch lines diverged from the main line Europe.
- Closure and reopening: The railway line was eventually closed by British Rail in 1971, but the West Somerset Railway, a heritage line, reopened sections of it starting in 1976.
- Present operation: Today, the West Somerset Railway operates most of the former Minehead branch line as a heritage railway, providing services for visitors.
Norton Fitzwarren to Minehead is a Train Sim World featured journey along a significant historical railway line that is now preserved as a heritage railway, connecting a former junction station with a coastal town.
Location
Norton Fitzwarren
Allerford Junction
Bishops Lydeard
Crowcombe Heathfield
Roebuck Gate Level Crossing
Leigh Wood Level Crossing
Stogumber
Williton Level Crossing
Williton
Doniford Halt
Watchet
Washford
Blue Anchor
Blue Anchor Level Crossing
Sea Lane Level Crossing
Dunster
West Dunster Level Crossing
Seaward Way Level Crossing
Minehead
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