2 April 2016 saw 60163 'Tornado' power a UK Railtours excursion from London Waterloo to Exeter (via Yeovil Junction) and return to London Victoria (via Taunton).

The train slowly approaches Yeovil Junction. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

Plenty of interest! (Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

With the up service train having arrived off the single line from Chard Junction, 'Tornado' did not stop for its planned 6 minutes! (Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

Hewish Crossing near Crewkerne. (Photo courtesy John Cornelius)

On the outskirts of Exeter. (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

On the return journey at Wick near Langport. The lengthy consist of engine, support coach and 12 passenger coaches can be seen. (Photo courtesy John Cornelius)

(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)

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