Main Line Steam stabled at Yeovil Railway Centre - September 2010




01 September 2010
After turning, 60019 Bittern runs around its support coach.






(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




Back on Network Rail metals.




(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




Wool Station with 60019 leading the train back to London.
(Photo courtesy Roland Groom)




44932 is now at the rear.
(Photo courtesy Roland Groom)




First visit of Black 5 44932 (for an overnight stay only).




(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




A top up of coal, ready for a 9.45am departure.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Running around its support coach
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Time to go lads!!
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Back to Southall.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




07 September 2010
Light engine Southall to Yeovil Junction via Salisbury.
(Photo courtesy Roger Marsh)




60019 was a bit thirsty on arrival.




Pete with Roland Kennington




08 September 2010
A quick spin.






Enjoying a relaxing spell in the sunshine awaiting departure time.




Off to Weymouth.




Departing Yeovil Junction for the final time as part of the 2010 series of Dorset Coast Express trains.




Seen shortly after passing under the Waterloo-Exeter line at 'Two Bridges'.
(Photo courtesy Roger Marsh)




Passing the 'South Chord'.
(Photo courtesy Roger Marsh)




Views at Wool Station,
(Photo courtesy Roland Groom).




(Photo courtesy Roland Groom)




44932 making its way back to Yeovil (via Weymouth) for an overnight stay.
(Photo courtesy Roland Groom)




09 September 2010
44932 moves towards the turntable and pit area.
(Photo courtesy Roger Marsh)




(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Getting the vacuum pipe connected.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




A splendid sight moving off the turntable.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Getting to grips with the ash pan.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Cooling down the ashes.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Moving the ashes later-more work to do!.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




After turning and running around its Support Coach.
(Photo courtesy Roger Marsh)




Not sure who is the bigger poser - engine or volunteers!




OK - its the engine!!




(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Back to Southall as the final move for the Dorset Coast Express trains for 2010.




Approaching Sherborne at speed.
(Photo courtesy Roger Marsh)


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