Peckett 0-4-0 'Pectin' was in steam over the weekend of 29/30 March 2014 prior to its withdrawal from service for a major 10 yearly overhaul.




25 March 2014
A new headboard created by John Cornelius.
(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




Ruston diesel shunting stock.
(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




Little and Large!
(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




29 March 2014
'Pectin' being prepped.
(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




We welcomed members of the former 6000 Locomotive Association for a special steaming. This Group preserved the Peckett from its working base at Burntisland, Scotland and restored the engine at Bulmers Cider site at Hereford. Later the Peckett and 'Toad' brakevan came to Yeovil.
(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




A mix of 6000 Locomotive Association and Yeovil Railway Centre members.
(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




'Pectin' in action.
(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




Coach braking system under test.
(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




30 March 2014 - 'Pectin' is cleaned and polished
(Photo courtesy Kelvin Loader).




30 March 2014 - 'Lord Fisher'.
(Photo courtesy Kelvin Loader).




'Lord Fisher' propelling.
(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




About to couple 'Pectin'.
(Photo courtesy Kelvin Loader).




(Photo courtesy Kelvin Loader).




Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 'Lord Fisher' is taking water in a train also consisting of the 'Toad' brakevan, our coach and Peckett.








(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




Resting?
(Photo courtesy Kelvin Loader).




Asleep? Too much burning of candles at both ends in this case!
(Photo courtesy Kelvin Loader).




The final train is hauled into the station by 'Pectin'.




'Pectin' waiting to go into the Shed. A major overhaul awaits.


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