06 April 2024 saw a most interesting excursion with Hastings Diesels preserved unit running from Hastings to Reading and down the 'Western' line to Exeter and terminating at Exeter Central. Then stabling in the bay platform.

'The Cogload Climber' seen at Pinhoe on the return working via Yeovil Junction, Salisbury and London Waterloo to Hastings. (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

(Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

At Coker Wood, nearing Yeovil Junction. Set 1001. With Seven Carriages in the consist 60118 Leading followed by stock nos 60528, 69337, 70262, 60529, 60119, 60116(r) (Photo Bob Tucker)

Having passed through Yeovil Junction seen powering past Bradford Abbas. The majority of the stock has a narrow profile (designed for a restricted gauge through certain tunnels), although two coaches are of the standard width. (Photo courtesy Peter Clarke)

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