9 July 2021 Visit by 35018 British India Line whilst in charge of Railway Touring Company's End of Southern Steam excursion from London Victoria to Weymouth via Yeovil and return via Bournemouth.

Seen at Milborne Port. (Photo courtesy Bob Tucker)

Approaching. Note the new yellow walkway and railings - part of the South Western Railway depot, officially opened 10 July 2021 (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

Running alongside platform 3. (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

Tailing the train was Class 47 47245. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

47245 sports a nameplate VE Day 75th Anniversary.

Coaling in progress. (Photo Brian Haigh)

Moving towards the turntable. (photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

Waiting for the star attraction. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

Here it is! (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

Over the pit for servicing and watering. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

47245 had taken the train onto Weymouth, running round at Yeovil Pen Mill. Steam 35018 followed later (seen from the main line platform). (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

47245 and its train at Beer Hackett. (Photo courtesy Bob Tucker)

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