Month: May 2024

Live Cameras at Watchet Station, West Somerset Railway

WSR Watchet 1

The web camera gives an excellent view of the approaches to Watchet Station which was originally the terminus of Brunels broad gauge that opened to Taunton in 1862. You’ll see trains arriving and departing to Minehead with the camera directly above departing locomotives providing a unique view onto the footplate as the crews prepare for the guards whistle.

WSR Watchet 2

The web camera gives an excellent view along the length of Watchet Station which was originally the terminus of Brunels broad gauge that opened to Taunton in 1862. You’ll see trains arriving and departing to Bishops Lydeard with the camera also providing far reaching views out across the Bristol Channel with the island of Steep Holm clearly visible. Watchet Marina, East Quay and the Goviers Lane foot crossing provide the backdrop of this ancient port of a 1000 years.