, ,

Wrong IET set at Castle Cary for Glastonbury event founder naming

by

Words: Peter Nicholson

Castle Cary station, Somerset, on the GWR’s West of England Main Line, has new station signs reading ‘Castle Cary Station of the Glastonbury Festival‘. 

The signs were officially dedicated on the morning of April 9 by 83-year old Michael Eavis, the festival’s founder, who was included in a list of 100 Great Westerners, announced in 2017.

Article continues below…
Advert

Monthly Subscription: Enjoy more Railway Magazine reading each month with free delivery to you door, and access to over 100 years in the archive, all for just £5.35 per month.
Click here to subscribe & save

An IET has also been named in his honour, to replace HST power car No. 43026, now transferred to ScotRail. It was planned Mr Eavis would reveal the name on No. 802013 during the train’s scheduled stop at the station.

Glastonbury festival founder Michael Eavis at Castle Cary with a IET set – but not the one with his name on! Credit: PETER NICHOLSON

However, in his speech shortly before the train was due to arrive, he announced that not only was it the wrong IET that was forming the 09.40 to London Paddington, but it was running 14 minutes late.

Read more in the May 2019 issue of The Railway Magazineon sale now!

Article continues below…
Advert


Advert
Subscribe to The Railway Magazine
Enjoy more of The Railway Magazine reading every month. Click here to subscribe.

Railway Reads

From the history of steam through to 21st century rail transport news, we have titles that cater for all rail enthusiasts. Covering diesels, modelling, steam and modern railways, check out our range of magazines and fantastic subscription offers.


About the Author