16 August 2006. The mighty 71000 'Duke of Gloucester' visits Yeovil to use the servicing and turning facilities once again during the running of a 'Sunny South Express' excursion from London-Weymouth and return for Steam Dreams.

A departure from previous operations entailed bringing the complete train from Weymouth behind Class 31 31128 'Charybdis'. 71000 ' Duke of Gloucester' is seen running into Platform 3 after coaling and about to use the servicing facilities at Yeovil.

31128 rests alongside 50050 ' Fearless'.

71000 leads the empty stock into Yeovil Pen Mill en-route to Weymouth. (picture courtesy Bob Tucker).

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