29 July 2006 saw a celebration at Yeovil Pen Mill to mark the 150th anniversary of its opening. The event was organised by a group of local people who gathered a small gathering of two Class 59 locomotives and a Prairie tank from West Somerset Railway. Also featured was a display of totems and targets from local stations and a number of trade stands.

The star exhibit was to have been 6024 King Edward I after running a railtour from Bristol. Due to a steam ban this tour ran top and tailed by EWS Class 67 locos. (Photo courtesy David Coombs) The booked bubblecar from SWT at Salisbury was unable to appear due to a cracked windscreen.

A close up of the Prairie tank with the Class 59s behind. (Photo courtesy David Coombs)

Bob Tuckers picture of the excursion enroute from Yeovil Pen Mill to Weymouth....

and back again (Photo courtesy Bob Tucker)

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