| 24 August 2014 saw 34046 'Braunton' visit Yeovil Railway Centre again whilst working 'Weymouth Seaside Express'. A very busy Steam Train Day as well! |
| Due to capacity issues between Bath and Westbury (due to diversions) this excursion ran earlier ran previously and also returned earlier. It is understood that a suitable pathway was not available to get the steam loco from/back to Weymouth. The train ran with a Class 47 on the rear and 'Braunton' was detached at Yeovil Pen Mill and ran directly to Yeovil Railway Centre.
(Photo courtesy Roland Groom) |
| Class 47 has run round and attaches ready for the remainder of the run to Weymouth. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom) |
| After arrival at Yeovil Railway Centre, 34046 reverses towards....
(Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| ....the coaling area. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| Little and Large! (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| Running towards the pit and turntable. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom) |
| On the turntable.... (Photo courtesy Roland Groom) |
| ....being turned.... (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| ....and running off the table. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom) |
| Waiting over the pit. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| Details of the motion. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom) |
| Now back on Network Rail metals, 34046 waits for the 'Right Away' once the South West Trains service has arrived. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| Andrew Barclay 'Lord Fisher' (owned by Barry Buckfield) runs brake van rides within a freight train. (Photo courtesy Roland Groom) |
| Our friends from Westland & Yeovil District Model Engineering Society run Miniature Railway rides. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| 'Lord Fisher' demonstrates the turntable during the afternoon. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
| Meanwhile, preparations are underway for our popular Santa Specials. Here a new, larger and improved sleigh is being built. (Photo courtesy Brian Haigh) |
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