STEAM is not an unusual sight from the railway embankment at Crowcombe – with the West Somerset Railway passing by regularly.
However, at just before 2pm on Wednesday (July 2), reports of smoke saw fire crews sent to the scene near the rail tracks.
Firefighters from Williton and Taunton were sent to tackle two separate blazes, both in close proximity to the line.
“Williton made quick progress with scotty packs and beaters to extinguish the fire and then proceeded to assist with the nearby larger fire that was involving a grass field,” a Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said.
Crews put out the flames using four hose reel jets, beaters and buckets.
However, as a reward for their work, the crews also got to see the Flying Scotsman train pass by, on its journey to Minehead.
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Firefighters caught a glimpse of the Flying Scotsman after tackling incidents in Crowcombe. Pictures: Taunton Fire Station
We travelled on the train (flying Scotsman) last night and on reaching Minehead a guard was dragged along the track for a couple of yards, nearly going under the engine.