9 July 2024

Great to have Merchant Navy 35028 'Clan Line' back at Yeovil with Railway Touring Company's 'End of Southern Steam' excursion from London Victoria to Weymouth via Yeovil.




Hardy souls await the train's arrival in somewhat damp conditions.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




'Clan Line' arriving at Platform 3 (Heritage Platform).




Class 47 47812 at rear and will take train to Weymouth, running round at Yeovil Pen Mill.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




'Clan Line' and POB (Support Coach) detached from train and reversed in Yeovil Railway Centre.




Lots of interest around the turntable.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Many passengers have alighted from the train and watch the turntable operation from afar.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Our Ruston shunter 'River Yeo' is used to shunt the POB once the train has departed.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Oiling and Coaling.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)


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