21 July 2004. Standard 73096 visited for servicing (together with Class 33 loco 33103) after running from Clapham Junction to Weymouth with Sunny South Express. The train is operated by Merlin Rail for Steam Dreams, with 73096 maintained by Mid-Hants Railway and 33103 by Fragonset (all on Network Rail lines)!!


The fire receives attention, with the ashes being sprayed, prior to turning and watering.


Class 33 33103 moves away from the camera in the process of running round the support coach (behind the camera).


With the locos now in reverse order, the entourage trundles along Platform 3 en route to coaling on the upside, then Yeovil Pen Mill and eventually Weymouth to be re-united with the train.


Shunting in Jubilee sidings, Weymouth after the train has reversed from the station. Class 33, support coach and steam engine are preparing to run to Yeovil Junction.(Photo courtesy David Coombs)


73096 makes a spirited right time departure from Weymouth. Class 33 33103 is at the back of the train to undertake banking duties on Upwey Bank.(Photo courtesy David Coombs)

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