Sunday 2nd October 2016 saw the 50th anniversary of the closure of Yeovil Town Station to passengers. It had been opened on Saturday 1st June 1861 replacing Yeovil Hendford as the terminus of London & South Western trains. Ironically it was the best placed station, being built centrally in the town and was the one that was selected for closure. Yeovil Junction and Pen Mill stations were on through lines whilst Town served the Taunton branch as well as local traffic from the other lines.

Andrew Barclay 'Lord Fisher' on loan from Barry Buckfield, is ready for action. (photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

The white disc indicated a Yeovil Town to Yeovil Junction train whilst 487 was one of the original duty numbers for this turn. (photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

Eric Tyler (Founder and ex-Chairman) coordinated a display of photographs and memorabilia. (photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

(photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

Eric Tyler. (photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

'Porter John' (photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

We were pleased that some ex-railwaymen were able to join us for the event (photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

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