Both HST and Loco hauled track testing trains have been in operation around Yeovil in recent times.

26 April 2012 saw the yellow Network Rail HST at Yeovil Pen Mill. (Photo courtesy Bob Tucker)

The pantograph for overhead current collection (not yet available at Yeovil Pen Mill or Junction!) (Photo courtesy Bob Tucker)

En route to Castle Cary. (Photo courtesy Bob Tucker)

2 May 2012 Seen between Exmouth Junction and Pinhoe a trespasser is waiting to see.... (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

....37604 and 37259. (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

02 May 2012 37423 is seen at Milborne Wick.... (Photo courtesy Roger Marsh)

....and in the sidings at Yeovil Junction. Later a problem with the Driving Trailer was discovered resulting in 37423 running round its train and hauling the consist - much delayed. (Photo courtesy Tony Reese)

31465 is seen at Pinhoe at 15.44 before briefly pausing and waiting for the previous 'up' train to clear the new signal block post at Feniton. (Photo courtesy Dave Tozer)

Later it arrives at Yeovil Junction in less than perfect conditions.

The feather indicates the route to Yeovil Pen Mill (no token now required).

Driving trailer at the rear.

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