Over the period between Christmas 2005 and New Year and on most Sundays since diversions from the Western line through Taunton have been seen at Yeovil.

28 December 2005. 66025 hauls the 'Silver Bullets' China Clay train from Cornwall to Scotland through Trent, just north of Yeovil Pen Mill. Unfortunately most freight was run at night and this picture was taken by Bob Tucker in the failing light.

29 January 2006. Power car 43189 on the rear of 1A84 Penzance -Paddington First Great Western service has just arrived at Yeovil Junction. 1C88 Paddington-Plymouth with Power car 43162 leading awaits the 'Right Away'. The new temporary bridge can also be seen in this picture by Bob Tucker.

29 January 2006 After collecting disembarked South West Trains passengers the above train departs with 43162 leading, assisted by 43041 in another picture courtesy Bob Tucker.

5 February 2006. 43004 & 43124 power the diverted 1C88 Paddington-Penzance. See in this picture by Bob Tucker leaving the Branch from Yeovil Pen Mill.

6 February 2006. A most unusual visitor in the form of Cotswold Rail 47 47813 John Peel is seen heading the diverted 1C99 Paddington-Penzance sleepers. Taken around 2am by Bob Tucker.

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