08 May 2010. UK Railtours ran their excursion 'The Somerset and Dorset' from London-Yeovil Junction-Weymouth and back to London with 35028 Clan Line. This engine is normally used on the VSOE (Orient Express) train and only operates a couple of other trips each year.

Accelerating away from Templecombe with some slipping, 'Clan Line' is on the way to Yeovil. (Photo and rainspots courtesy Bob Tucker).

First glimpse of 'Clan Line' arriving a few minutes early at Yeovil on a grey but almost dry visit.

Discussions between Network Rail, Yeovil Railway Centre and the train crew on arrival. (Picture courtesy Brian Haigh)

Preparations are made to uncouple 'Clan Line'.

The engine is reversed onto Yeovil Railway Centre lines.

The engine has been moved onto the Southern Railway turntable in view of lots of people!

(Photo courtesy Jonathan Netting)

Uncoupling the vacuum pipe. (Picture courtesy Brian Haigh)

Many photos were taken!

Ex-railwaymen who could no doubt tell a tale!

Diesel 66015 had been attached to the rear of the train from London runs round ready for the trip down to Weymouth.

Diesel hauled brake van trips were run down the Clifton Maybank branch.

Four Yeovil Railway Centre worthies on the Toad. (Picture courtesy Brian Haigh)

(Picture courtesy Jonathan Netting)

With servicing almost complete, 'Clan Line' is ready to move off the servicing area. Note the change in headcode for the Weymouth route.

Another view of 'Clan Line' looking immaculate. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

Ready for departure, 'Right Time'.

The dummy signal is off.

(Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

(Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

66015 brings up the rear of the train but will lead from Yeovil Pen Mill to Weymouth.

'Clan Line' is seem enroute from Yeovil Pen Mill to Weymouth, now at the rear of the train. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

66015 leading the train with 'Clan Line' at the rear at Chetnole Station. (Picture courtesy Bob Tucker)

Final view at Wool, returning to London via Bournemouth. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

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