13 June 2007 850 Lord Nelson visits Yeovil Railway Centre on a Sunny South Excursion.

The train draws to a halt at Platform2.

850 is detached and runs forward into the section to Chard.

After 850 arrives back into Platform 1, the train behind 37248 Loch Arkaig awaits right away to Yeovil Pen Mill where it will run round and run to Weymouth.

Picking up the token from the Yeovil Junction signaller. (Photo courtesy Bob Tucker)

850 at rest at Platform 1.

Running down the middle road. (Photo courtesy Steve & Alison Hammond)

Pete and John will attach the engine's vacuum pipe to the turntable. (Photo courtesy Bob Tucker)

After arrival on Yeovil Railway Centre, 850 is turned.

Terry seems to be looking for something (perhaps some ferrous metal?) (Photo courtesy Bob Tucker)

Servicing under way by 850's support crew. (photo courtesy Steve & Alison Hammond)

To assist, resident diesel shunter, 'Yeo' is used to propel the support coach....

....towards Network Rail lines.

To come or go?. (Photo courtesy Steve & Alison Hammond)

Leaving Yeovil Railway Centre in a cloud of steam.

Emerging from another cloud, the engine looks fit for purpose!

159 unit for Waterloo on left, Balfour Beatty tamper, 850 turning left for Yeovil Pen Mill and a pair of 159s in the sidings. The weather has turned rather wet!!

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