9th January 2016 Having run around its train in Fairwater Yard, 6C20 was recessed to depart at its correct departure time of 12:17 in order to follow the final passenger service up the Berks and Hants route before it was closed. Class 70 No.70807 is seen powering through Cogload Junction on route to Castle Cary operating 6C20 07:47 Hinksey Yard - Castle Cary on the 9th January 2016. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

9th January 2016 Saturday 9th January 2016 provided a wealth of engineering trains operating through Taunton. Sadly the 9th also coincided with the first torrential rain and heavy downpours of the year (some of which included hail, thunder, and lightning!). Colas Rail Freight operated a selection of services from Hinksey Yard and Westbury Yard to Taunton where trains would then change direction to return to Castle Cary, and enter the engineering blockade. Class 70/8 No.70807 arrives into Taunton with the 6C20 07:47 Hinksey Yard - Castle Cary running 70 minutes early (Photo: Brian Garrett)