Some special workings through Yeovil Junction have brought some variety to the usual 158 and 159 South West Trains units.

Dave Tozer has sent in a photograph taken during the morning of 24 April 2014 of the 0448 1Q23 Old Oak Common – Exeter (New Yard) taken from the former showground, Whipton on the approach to Exmouth Junction. The HST will then return at 1038 via Honiton and Castle Cary to Westbury. From here it will retrace it’s route to Yeovil(Pen Mill) and then to Weymouth. The leading power car is 43014 with 43013 on the rear. (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

24 April 2014 Colas Rail bring Class 70 power to Yeovil Junction with a Continuous Welded Rail train en-route to Feniton. Possibly only the second visit of the class.

70802.

At the rear of the train was 70803.

26 April 2014 The annual 9 day grand tour of the UK by Railway Touring Company saw 34046 'Braunton' used from London Victoria to Exeter on the first day of 'The Great Britain VII'. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

The up service train departs Yeovil Junction resulting in the steam hauled train running non-stop through the station. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)

A great sight. And a first visit to Yeovil in preservation.

A wave from Yeovil Railway Centre's volunteers on site!

A Class 47 adds to the weight of the 11 coach train.

Seen at Arena Park, Exeter in inclement conditions. (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

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