4 August 2013
The annual Trains and Tractors Day proved very popular, aided no doubt by the visit of 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' for servicing in the afternoon. Attendances were up 18% from 2012 with 21 tractors and other exhibits on show.




Andrew Barclay 'Lord Fisher' provided the link between the main platform and the Tractor display showfield.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Well loaded train.






The tractor display from the train.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




A big 'thank you' to our exhibitors for taking the day out!












(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




James was helping John at the platform today.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




A tent highlighting the work of Prickles Hedgehog Rescue was arranged by one of our volunteers.




The model railway is always popular!
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




'Oliver Cromwell' was working a Weymouth Seaside Express for Railway Touring Company and is seen on the down journey from Bristol to Weymouth at Sparkford Hill. Later it would return to Yeovil, 'light engine' to turn, take coal and water etc.
(Photo courtesy Roger Marsh)




Coaling under way.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




On the turntable.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Unhooking the vacuum hose from the engine once the turn has been completed.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Oiling.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)


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