8 March 2020 - The Branch Line Society operated 'The Devonian Crompton' (1Z38) from London Victoria via Yeovil Junction (twice!) to Exeter and the Coleford Junction (limit of Network Rail metals). Return (1Z39) was via Exeter, Taunton, Bristol and to London Waterloo.

Approaching Platform 3 at Yeovil Junction (down sidings). (Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

Two Class 33's had double headed the train to Yeovil. This is West Coast Railways 'Slim Jim' 33207. Note the use of the traditional headcode for Waterloo - Exeter 'West of England' route.

And this is Swanage Railway's D6515, both looking splendid!

In the sidings 33207 was run round so the formation would now be top and tailed until the train returned to Exeter. (Photo courtesy Mike Hibberd)

(Photo courtesy Mike Hibberd)

Our Ruston and Andrew Barclay 'Lord Fisher' (on loan from Barry Buckfield) - on a test steam - were put on display.

33025 Now at the business end of the train for a trip down the branch to Yeovil Pen Mill. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

Back at the Junction - this time at Platform 1. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

Simultaneous departure with a SWR train to London Waterloo - routed through Platform 2.

(Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

(Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

Seen at Pinhoe on the outskirts of Exeter. (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

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