15 December 2016 saw the operation of the annual London to Sherborne (and Yeovil Junction) carol train, now operated by Railway Touring Company.

Prior to the arrival of the steam train, the Network Rail Track Measurement HST is seen at Platform 1 with the 10.20am from London Waterloo with 158888 leading a 159 unit. (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

Departure towards Salisbury. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

Arriving at Yeovil Junction (Platform 3) from Sherborne. (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

Black 5's 44871 and 45407. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

(Photo courtesy Roger Winnen)

(Photo courtesy Roger Winnen)

Receiving instructions from our friendly Network Rail staff. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

Following service train departs for Exeter. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

(Photo courtesy Roger Winnen)

Both engines and support coach are detached from the train and reversed onto Yeovil Railway Centre metals. All three vehicles are separated with 44871 running to the turntable and pit area. (photo courtesy Roland Groom)

(Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

(Photo courtesy Roger Winnen)

57314 was at the rear of the train. The loco was run round while the steam was being serviced. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom)

Andy waiting for action. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

44871 gets a spin in some wet conditions! (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

45407 waits its turn to be turned.

(Photo courtesy Andy Kiddell)

(Photo courtesy Roger Winnen)

(Photo courtesy Roger Winnen)

(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

Using the loop, the engines and support coach were re-united.... (Photo courtesy Andy Kiddell)

(Photo courtesy Roger Winnen)

and then ran back out to Network Rail. The ensemble was then reversed back onto the train. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

(Photo courtesy Roger Winnen)

Waiting departure. South West Trains departure towards Yeovil Pen Mill signalled from Platform 1. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

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