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| 31 May 2008 As part of the preparations for running the Locomotive Exchange Special, Steam Dreams had arranged for 60019 'Bittern' to run to Yeovil Junction from Mid Hants Railway. |
| Here the engine runs in over the double slip. (Picture courtesy Tony Reese) |
| Along Platform 3. |
| (Picture courtesy Tony Reese) |
| (Picture courtesy Tony Reese) |
| 60019 then reversed onto Yeovil Railway Centre metals. |
| Turning. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| After turning 'Bittern' was left over the pit overnight. |
| Setting sun glints alongside the polished side of the engine. |
| Some of our younger volunteers. |
| Seen under floodlight. |
| 01 June 2008. Tour ran from London Waterloo to Exeter and return to Clapham Junction. Due to gauging problems with two bridges west of Yeovil Junction, a diesel hauled the train and 6233 to Castle Cary with the excursion then continuing its run to Exeter. The diesel returned the train back to Yeovil in the evening (via the Southern main line) where 60019 Bittern was attached. The train consisted of a challenging 12 coaches + support vehicle. |
| 60019 needed to run around its support coach and 'Cockney Rebel' was called into action. |
| 60019 then attached. |
| Ruston 'Yeo' is used to provide brake van rides. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' running into Yeovil Junction. (Picture courtesy Roland Groom) |
| (Picture courtesy Roland Groom) |
| (Photo courtesy Ron Weston). |
| (Photo courtesy Ron Weston). |
| 60019 and 6233 alongside each other. |
| Yeovil Railway Centre provide water for 6233, far out of sight in the headshunt.... |
| ....47245 arrives from Yeovil Pen Mill and the token is surrendered....(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| ....and there is just room to attach 47245 at the east end on Platform 3. |
| The 47 then hauls the train away and down the branch to Yeovil Pen Mill. 6233 now at the rear of the train. |
| Running into Yeovil Pen Mill. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom) |
| When the train arrives at Castle Cary 47245 will be detached and 6233 takes the train onto Exeter. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom) |
| 47245 in fine form at Trent....(Photo courtesy Bob Tucker) |
| ....hauling 13 coaches and 6233 at the rear. (Photo courtesy Bob Tucker) |
| In charge once again, 6233 heads west near Somerton. (Photo courtesy Bob Tucker) |
| Later 60019 and support coach are moved to Platform 3 in readiness for the return journey. |
| Note the repairs to the Platform canopy over Platforms 1/2 (Photo courtesy Craig Northcott) |
| (Photo courtesy Roland Groom) |
| Shop staff continue their efforts to raise much needed funds!! (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 60019 leaves Yeovil Junction on time and into the gloom. A very busy but rewarding weekend for everyone concerned. |
| (Photo courtesy Bob Tucker) |
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