S & D 2-8-0s working North of Bath

[Pines Alan]

Hello folks. On another discussion group I am following an argument that states that the above locomotives were uncommon north of Bath (i.e. the Mangotsfield line). I am convinced that, from at least 1956 when I became aware of such things, that these engines were regular performers to Westerleigh and/or Avonmouth.
The counter-argument runs that the locos were strictly confined to the S&D line unless going to or from Derby works for repairs.
Can anyone comment please just to reassure me - or prove me wrong!
The same person also states that these engines were only used in an emergency on Summer Saturday trains NORTH OF BATH. Although one or two sightings are in print I never saw this happen personally - again, anyone any thoughts please?
Incidentally, group members may have seen the book "British Railways: Railway Centres No 3: Bath Green Park û Summer 1957" published by "Xpress". My name is in it thanking me for my contribution. I wonder if I may use this forum to make it clear that I had no input whatsoever to this book, was never asked if my name could be used, never shown a proof or otherwise invited to comment. Letters to the publisher highlighting numerous errors within were responded to in a most aggressive manner.

[tonyperks]

I am sure I read in one of my many S&D books that later they did in fact trip up to the yard at westerleigh and down to bananna land at avon mouth too.