12 April 2006. 45407 'The Lancashire Fusilier' and Standard 76079 call at Yeovil Junction for servicing whilst hauling the Strong Countryman excursion for Past Time Rail. The train originated in London whilst steam was attached at Salisbury and returned there via Yeovil Junction/Pen Mill, Weymouth and Eastleigh.

Train near Buckhorn Weston en-route Salisbury to Yeovil Jct. (Photo courtesy Bob Tucker)

45407 and 76079 arriving at the Junction (Picture courtesy Matt Hunt)

The SRPS (Scottish Railway Preservation Society) set of coaches was used.

Yeovil Railway Centre Ruston 'Yeo' was on hand when 76079 brought the support coach in.

To help shunting, 'Yeo' was attached to the support coach....

....and moved it a short way down the Clifton Maybank branch (in the left distance 45407 is being coaled)....

....whilst 76079 was turned.

Peckett 'Pectin', GWR Toad brakevan and Fowler diesel were on display.

76079 moved over to the upside for coaling whilst 45407 arrived for turning.

45407 being seen onto the turntable. (Photo courtesy Colin and Claire Payne)

Posed on the table-note the audience using the viewing gallery. (Pictuure courtesy Matt Hunt)

A different perpective. (Photo courtesy Colin and Claire Payne)

A quick application of grease was under way whilst volunteer Dudley examines the engine in detail!! (Picture courtesy Roland Groom)

Running back through Platform 4. (Picture courtesy Matt Hunt)

After 'Yeo' had shunted the support coach, this was picked up by 45407 and the train began to re-form.

Departure for Yeovil Pen Mill.

Running tender first the engines are near Chetnole Halt between Yeovil Pen Mill and Dorchester West. (Photo courtesy Bob Tucker)

A going away shot at Chetnole Halt. (Photo courtesy Bob Tucker)

The engines storm out of Weymouth and up the steep bank towards Dorchester. (Picture courtesy Roland Groom)

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