13 August 2008 The first visit of 6233 to Yeovil Railway Centre metals as part of the Steams Dreams Sunny South Express to Weymouth.

Entering Dorchester South on the down journey. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

The train was, unfortunately, some 40 minutes late leaving Clapham Junction due to a dewirement of an electric freight near Acton in the early hours. After picking up some time it was down to 30 minutes late at one point but pathways to Weymouth are limited so the train arrived one hour down. In turn it arrived at Yeovil Junction some 40+ minutes down.

As usual this summer the sun did not shine but the heavy showers did not deter a large number of visitors greeting probably the largest engine to use the turntable (ever?).

Towards the turntable. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

Bit of a squeeze with the buffers overhanging the turntable at both ends. As part of the planning for a train a couple of years ago, white marks on the turntable rails had indicated where the wheels had to stop.

Large engine!! (Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

Over the pit. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

Diesel 47245 from West Coast Railways is seen running around the support coach.

Servicing complete and ready for departure.

Seen at Maiden Newton. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

Return journey at Wool. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

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