17th June 1990
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| Locos Used | 47457, 47585 & steam: 4561 & 6412 |
| Stock Used | Pilkington 'K' set |
Route : 1Z16 throughout
| Loco | Route |
| 47457 | Manchester Piccadilly - Stockport - Wilmslow - Crewe - Stafford - Bushbury Jn - Portobello Jn - Walsall - Rycroft Jn - Park Lane Jn - Landor Street Jn - Proof House Jn - Birmingham New Street - Selly Oak - Kings Norton - Bristol Temple Meads - Taunton (Cider Sidings) |
| 6412 + 4561 | Taunton (Cider Sidings) - Bishops Lydeard - Minehead |
| 6412 + 4561 | Minehead - (reverse of outward route) - Taunton (Cider Sidings) |
| 47585 | Taunton (Cider Sidings) - (reverse of outward route) - Manchester Piccadilly |
Notes :
(1) This was the first through service to the WSR.