13 September 2009
The ever popular Trains and Tractor Day returned for 2009 with the added attraction of 60163 'Tornado' running from Waterloo to Exeter and return to Clapham Junction via Bristol for Steam Dreams. Here are some images from the day.




Tornado arrives at Yeovil Junction with its load of 13 coaches - fully booked. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom)






(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)








From Platform 2
(Photo courtesy Craig Northcott)




The photographers photographed!
(Photo courtesy Craig Northcott)




'Tornado' and 'Pectin' - Little and large. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




The excursion has to await the arrival of an up service train. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom)






(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




(Photo courtesy Roland Groom)




(Photo courtesy Roland Groom)




At the A30 bridge soon after leaving Yeovil Junction
(Photo courtesy Bob Tucker)




(Photo courtesy Bob Tucker)




Ron Weston's Fowler....




....was used to run a short demonstration freight train.




(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Many thanks to the tractor owners who came along and gave their time without whom there would be no event!








(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




In charge of proceedings. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Ruston diesel 'Yeo' on display.




It was also great to have 'Princess Victoria' for the day!




'Princess Victoria' ready to depart at the end of proceedings. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)


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