4 December 2024

35028 'Clan Line' powers the (almost) annual Sherborne Carol Train from London to Sherborne and Yeovil Junction.




At Bradford Abbas between Sherborne and Yeovil Junction
(Photo courtesy Bob Tucker)




Approaching Yeovil Junction and taking the line to the 'Heritage Platform' otherwise known as Platform 3
(Photo courtesy Phil Wakely)




Train consisted of 35028, POB (Support Coach), 10 coaches and Class 47 47848.
(Photo courtesy Phil Wakely)




35028 on turntable after having been coaled.




Now turned.




Attaching our Ruston shunter to the POB in readiness for the coach to be turned as well.




Although 35028 is turned using vacuum, the coach has to be manually pushed round. Good exercise!




Waiting departure time.








Departing to collect passengers who attended the Carol Service at Sherborne Abbey.


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