The great and good of West Somerset gathered at Minehead Station recently to celebrate the WSR again being voted "Independent Railway of the Year" as it was back in 2005. It was "Heritage Railway of the Year" in 2005. Official and public recognition of what many of us have known for years - the WSR is doing a really good job. The appearance of the great and good also shows how valuable is the contribution made by the Railway to the local economy. Some might say such notables only turn up to get their picture in the papers. Maybe so, but the reason they turned up is because of the Railway and the people who run the Railway day in day out and all the volunteers and supporters who have worked tirelessly for years and years.