Our sincere thanks are due to Peter Watts (Pathfinder Railtours), Charles Padget (Riviera Trains), Mendip Rail, EWS, Network Rail, Diesel Traction Group and Class 50 Fund for their assistance in making this Gala happen. Thanks guys!!
With Riviera Trains Generator car in background the locomotives approach Yeovil Junction
Alongide Platform 3
Reversing into Yeovil Railway Centre
By the Engine Shed
After detaching the Class 50, the Class 59 and Western approach the turntable
Western Champion
Hood
59002 Alan J Day
37047 and 37114 alongside Engine Shed after working the Pathfinder Railtours excursion to Norwich and Norfolk (in the company of Class 50)
Peckett 0-4-0 was used to move Western Champion to Platform 4 for photographs.
Later Class 50 was started and coupled to a GWR brakevan!
Something stirs in 'The Wilderness' !
Class 59 gets the ground signal for Yeovil Pen Mill and Castle Cary.
The end of a great weekend and we hope the start of regular Diesel Galas.