6 November 2005. 60009 Union of South Africa visits Yeovil again whilst working London-Exeter for Steam Dreams.

Passing Yeovil Junction signalbox (photo courtesy Matt Hunt).

Arrival at Platform 2. 33202 Meteor was attached at the rear at Winchfield as the weather conditions caused excessive slipping.

(photo courtesy Roland Groom)

(photo courtesy Roland Groom)

The Yeovil Railway Centre crew get to work.

In monsoon (without the heat!) conditions the train departs for Exeter. Nice to see the correct headcode discs being displayed.

Impressive engine (photo courtesy Matt Hunt).

(photo courtesy Roland Groom)

Close-up of 33202 (photo courtesy Matt Hunt). The engine displayed the time hounoured route code of 62 when working up from Exeter to Yeovil in the evening.

On arrival back from Exeter the engine and support coach are handsignalled.

Moving along Platform 3.

With failing light the loco is turned and will be watered and serviced ready to be re-attached to the train when it returns from Exeter.

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