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17th - 18th September 2022 saw the Somerset & Dorset Railway at Midsomer Norton pay homage to the Pines Express with the return of their annual autumn gala.
Star of the show was guest loco Ex LMS Ivatt 2MT 2-6-2T, No.41312 (Visiting from the Mid Hants Railway), joining long term resident Kitson No.5459 'Austin 1' (courtesy of the Llangollen Railway) and British Rail Class 03, D2022 (visiting from the Swindon & Cricklade) for an intensive weekend of steam and diesel hauled services.
The event also saw the first four coach train to operate on the line since closure in 1966, top and tailed by two steam locomotives.
Filmed on Saturday 17th from the lineside, we is all locomotives in action hauling services on both the up and down lines towards Chilcompton Tunnel.
Please note some shots were taken from the lineside under the careful guidance of volunteers, from non-public location. I would like to say a massive thanks to all the staff and volunteers for this wonderful opportunity.
Loco List;
Steam
Ex LMS Ivatt 2MT 2-6-2T, No.41312 (Visiting from the Mid Hants Railway)
Kitson No.5459 'Austin 1' (courtesy of the Llangollen Railway)
Diesel
British Rail Class 03, D2022 (visiting from the Swindon & Cricklade)
Hope you enjoy!