17 December 2019. The annual Sherborne Carol Train run by Steam Dreams was originally planned for LNER B1 'Mayflower' but 46233 'Duchess of Sutherland was substituted at short notice due to the B1's failure. Some photos of the day.




Approaching Yeovil Junction.
(Photo courtesy Roland Groom)




(Photo courtesy Roland Groom)




Alongside Platform 3.




After detaching, locomotive and support coach reverse onto Yeovil Railway Centre's metals.
(Photo courtesy Roland Groom)




(Photo courtesy Roland Groom)




(Photo courtesy Roland Groom)




(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Coaling via elevator.




Jerry Darch doing the honours.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Something to watch!.




Detached Support Coach (POB) after coaling.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




A spin on the turntable.




(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Support Coach (POB) being shunted so that 46233 can pick up on exit..
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Over the pit.
(Photo courtesy Roland Groom)






Running along Platform 4 ready to return to Network Rail metals.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Waiting departure.




The Catering team.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)


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