On Friday 1 June 1860 the London & South Western Railway opened from Sherborne (a terminus since 7 May 1860) to Yeovil Hendford via the Bradford Abbas Curve (Salisbury & Yeovil Railway Company). Just over a month later the railway from Yeovil Junction to Exeter Queen Street opened on 19 July 1860. To mark the 150th Anniversary, a Festival was arranged at Yeovil Railway Centre on Saturday and Sunday 17/18 July 2010. There are a substantial number of photos which have been divided into sections depicting the various aspects and will be added to as more photos become available (and time allows!).

Sections with date have been updated since 21/07/10. 16 July 2010 - Preparation and arrival of 6024. 6024 and 'Pectin' operate top and tailed shuttles. David Shepherd CBE and his Wildlife Trust. The Exhibits. The Opening Ceremony. 50050 Fearless. 18 July 2010 - Incoming railtour. Some pictures of people. 24/07/10 19 July 2010 - A wind down day. 6024 makes first entrance into completed Engine Shed of a main line steam engine. 25/07/10

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