(Friday) 13 November 2015 A special train formed of unit 159103 (first to be refurbished) ran from Westbury to Yeovil Junction picking up at Frome, Bruton and Castle Cary.

Notice published in 'The Times' newspaper designating the new trains to/from Yeovil Pen Mill/Junction as an experimental service - also in Western Gazette dated Thursday 19 November 2015.

159103 (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

The unit went to Platform 3 to get out of the way for a short while as service trains were running a little late. However a change of mind saw the unit return to Platform 1 almost immediately. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

Inside the unit. A new accessible toilet, new trims, livery and an outside door closing warning all now feature. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

Chris Loder, Head of Services Strategy, South West Trains gives a short speech on the refreshed units and the new services starting in December. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

Group Photo! (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

Chris Loder in conversation with the Mayor of Yeovil. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

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