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It isn't really a proper like for like comparison. The GWSR hires in all it's locos and the loco owners are responsible for most of the maintenance and all the overhauls - other railways do this in-house. The main catering outlet at Toddington is franchised - other railways employ staff...
For most of those who use it - to Minehead or anywhere en route, it is free after 0930 - they'd hardly be likely to switch to the less convenient train and have to pay!
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