On 15 December 2012, 34067 'Tangmere' operated from Bristol to Bristol via Castle Cary, Yeovil Pen Mill/Junction, Exeter (break). Return via Castle Cary. Seen here passing Yeovil Junction some 40+ minutes late after finding itself behind a late running FGW train.

A Class 47 diesel was on the end of the train. 'Tangmere' was closely followed by a SWT train and both crossed an up train in Axminster loop. Unfortunately this then resulted in some delays to service trains.

Seen at Pinhoe. (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

70000 'Britannia' is seen approaching Yeovil Junction with the stock from the London - Sherborne Cathedrals Express carol train. It is running on the down reversible line. (Photo courtesy Bob Tucker)

Running into Yeovil Junction at Platform 1. (Photo courtesy Roger Marsh)

Arrived. (Photo courtesy Roger Marsh)

70000 'Britannia' pulls forward after clearance of a down SWT service past Crewkerne. (Photo courtesy Roger Marsh)

The engine and support coach are detached from the stock which remains at Platform 1 and propel back through Platform 2 road. (Photo courtesy Adrian Childs)

The engine is inside Yeovil Railway Centre (Photo courtesy Adrian Childs)

(Photo courtesy Adrian Childs)

First service is to coal the locomotive. The cause of the arrival at Platform 1 instead of the usual Platform 3 can just be seen in the background - an inconveniently parked track machine preventing 'Britannia' running round within the sidings! (Photo courtesy Adrian Childs)

After turning. (Photo courtesy Roger Marsh)

(Photo courtesy Roger Marsh)

Watering from the column. (Photo courtesy Roger Marsh)

(Photo courtesy Adrian Childs)

Whilst the engine is over the pit, Fowler loco 'Cockney Rebel' shunts the support coach to enable 'Britannia' to couple onto the right end for the return journey. (Photo courtesy Adrian Childs)

An (on-time) after dark departure. (Photo courtesy Roger Marsh)

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