AFTER some doubt West Somerset Railway have confirmed the train will stop at Dunster for this year's Dunster by Candlelight.

WSR will be running its special trains for the Dunster by Candlelight event on Friday December 4th and Saturday December 5th has confirmed that the trains will run non-stop from Bishops Lydeard to a stop at Dunster station before continuing to Minehead.
Pre-booked passengers will be able to alight from and board trains at either station with the option of walking to and from Dunster village for the event or taking one of the special shuttle coaches from Minehead station to Dunster. The inclusive fares cover both options leaving the choice to the passengers on the night.

West Somerset Railway General Manager Paul Conibeare said: “The Dunster by Candlelight train operations has been a very popular part of our annual programme for many years and there is something rather special about the atmosphere of a station platform on a December evening with smoke and steam visible in the station lights. Traditionally some passengers also enjoy the walk between the station and the Candlelight event in the village itself as evoking the age of steam and the traditional village station.”

WSR advises passengers intending to use Dunster station that although the road from the station towards the village is quiet it is not illuminated by street lights so walkers should bring a torch and wear some lighter coloured clothing to aid visibility. The walking time is between 15 and 20 minutes and the final part of the walk includes the inclined Dunster Steep pavement.