| 5 September 2017. 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' was the chosen motive power for Steam Dreams' excursion from London Victoria to Salisbury, Sherborne and Yeovil Junction. The engine's first outing on the main line since 2014 after repairs and new tyres, it will be withdrawn again in 2018 on expiry of its boiler certificate.
The engine ran extremely well all day and impressed us all! |
| Arriving at the old Platform 3 (now called Down Main Siding) some 30 minutes early! Ran ahead from Salisbury of a delayed service train. (Photo courtesy John Cornelius) |
| Into the headshunt, alongside the turntable. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom) |
| Propelling onto site. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom) |
| Coaling. (Photo courtesy John Cornelius) |
| Ruston shunter on hand. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom) |
| Towards the turntable. (Photo courtesy John Cornelius) |
| Lots of visitors watching the action! (Photo courtesy John Cornelius) |
| Turned. (Photo courtesy John Cornelius) |
| Fowler diesel 'Cockney Rebel' seen after positioning the support coach ready for the return journey. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom) |
| (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| Tanking the coaches is another service we provide. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| (Photo courtesy John Cornelius) |
| Waiting time. (Photo courtesy John Cornelius) |
| Ex- Yeovil Pen Mill signal. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom) |
| Departure in a dramatic fashion! (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
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