30 June 2013
Whilst we had Black Five 44932 for servicing and turning off the Railway Touring Company's Bristol-Weymouth train, 35028 'Clan Line' failed its Fitness to Run exam the previous day with two Class 67's powering the London Waterloo-Exeter trip for Steam Dreams.




With the Bristol-Weymouth train running around 2 hours earlier than in 2012, one benefit for Yeovil Railway Centre is an extra 50 minutes for servicing! Takes the pressure off everything being completed in an hour (or occasionally less!).
(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




Straight down for coaling.
(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Coaling completed, 44932 moves towards the turntable. Note the stock of the Steam Dreams excursion in the background.
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Being turned - as seen from our special viewing platform.




(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




67020 leads the Steam Dreams train towards Exeter.
(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




67028 was at the rear.
(Photo courtesy John Cornelius)




Time for water and fire cleaning!
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




No comment!
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




Stand back or you will get wet as the pipe is let go!
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh)




The diesel hauled train is seen later crawling past Exhibition Way, Exeter.
(Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)


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