Sir Nigel Gresley works
'The English Riviera Express'
Bill Elston, Andrew Triggs, Martin Scane, Paul Barlow & David Tozer
Wolverhampton to Kingswear, hauled by 47805 tailed by 47712, Seen here at Bathpool. 30.05.2026, copyright Bill Elston.
47712 on the rear. 30.05.2026, copyright Bill Elston.
LNER No.60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' awaits the Green Light at Norton Fitzwarren while working 0Z07 10.30 Bishops Lydeard-Taunton. 30.05.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.
After loco change at Taunton, A4 no. 60007 continued to Kingswear seen here about to leave Fairwater yard. 30.05.2026, copyright Bill Elston.
After loco change at Taunton, A4 no. 60007 continued to Kingswear seen here about to leave Fairwater yard. 30.05.2026, copyright Bill Elston.
60007 with 47712 passing Norton Fitzwarren working 1Z07 06.31 Wolverhampton-Kingswear For Dartmouth 'English Riviera Express'. 30.05.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.
47712 on the rear. 30.05.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Sir Nigel Gresley with 47712 at the rear passing Dawlish station just a few minutes late, heading for Paignton/Kingswear with 1Z07 from Wolverhampton. 30.05.2026, copyright Martin Scane.
47712 on the rear at Dawlish. 30.05.2026, copyright Martin Scane.
60009 working the 1635 Kingswear to Wolverhampton passes Cockwood Harbour (drone shot). 30.05.2026, copyright Paul Barlow.
60009 working the 1635 Kingswear to Wolverhampton passes Cockwood Harbour. 30.05.2026, copyright Paul Barlow.
60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' with the 1635 Kingswear to Wolverhampton. 30.05.2026, copyright David Tozer.
Many thanks all, a good record of the railtour.
The Britannic Explorer
Andrew Triggs
The Britannic Explorer with 66748 stabled at Bishops Lydeard prior to working 1C02 09.00 Bishops Lydeard GBRf-Penzance. 30.05.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.
66744 leading 1C02 towards Taunton on the Relief line at Fairwater, viewed from Silk Mills Road overbridge. 30.05.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.
Many thanks Andrew.
The Earl of Mountbatten (5043) works
'The Whilsting Ghost'
Rich Kelsey, Guy Vincent, Bill Elston & Andrew Triggs
5043 at Lower Wick on 1Z43, the 07.50 BSHill to Mhead. 30.05.2026, copyright Rich Kelsey.
5043 Earl of Mont Edgcumbe at Bristol Temple Meads with Vintage Trains 'Whistling Ghost' 1Z43 0750 Birmingham Snow Hill - Minehead charter service. 30.05.2026, copyright Guy Vincent.
5043 standing at Bristol. Great to see GWR brass back at Temple Meads in contrast to the innumerable grey steel posts fitted on each platform in more recent times. 30.05.2026, copyright Guy Vincent.
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Diesel 37240 was at the back of the 9 coach train, some of which were used a week ago on the Plymouth trip behind D1015. 37240 returned to the main line in March 2025 following several years in preservation based at the Llangollen Railway. 30.05.2026, copyright Guy Vincent.
'The Whistling Ghost', from Birmingham Snow Hill to Minehead, hauled by Castle class 5043, and tailed by 37240, Seen at Bathpool. 30.05.2026, copyright Bill Elston.
37240 at Bathpool. 30.05.2026, copyright Bill Elston.
GWR Castle Class No.5043 'Earl of Mount Edgcumbe' with 37240 gaining WSR Metals at Norton Fitzwarren working 1Z43 07.50 Birmingham Snow Hill-Minehead WSR 'The Whistling Ghost' Rail Tour. 30.05.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.
37240 on the rear. 30.05.2026, copyright Andrew Triggs.
5043 at Cam & Dursley with the returning tour, 1Z44 16.50 Mhead to BNSHill. 30.05.2026, copyright Rich Kelsey.
37240 on the rear of 1Z44. 30.05.2026, copyright Rich Kelsey.
Many thanks all, great to see a GWR loco on the mainline.
Marsh Barton Voyager
David Tozer
Voyager in the new livery 220021 with the 1627 Plymouth to Leeds. 30.05.2026, copyright David Tozer.
Nice and colourful, many thanks Dave.
Royal Duchy Preparations
Guy Vincent
Another heritage sight at Bristol Temple Meads with WCRC's 47848 passing up the down through line en-route from Southall to Kingsland Road sidings with the empty stock for the first Royal Duchy of 2026, due to run on Sunday 31st. 34028 Eddystone and its support coach had been detached at Bristol West and then run direct to St Philips Marsh depot via the Bristol avoiding line.
How these timeless 1970s Mk 2 carriages are missed today. Elegant, comfortable, airy and a pleasure to travel in.
How these timeless 1970s Mk 2 carriages are missed today. Elegant, comfortable, airy and a pleasure to travel in.
47848 with WCRC mk2 stock at Bristol Temple Meads. 30.05.2026, copyright Guy Vincent.
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Mk2 stock at BTM ready for todays 'Royal Duchy' railtour to Par. 30.05.2026, copyright Guy Vincent.
Many thanks Guy, a great looking rake of coaches, although perhaps a little unsuited to having a steam loco bolted to the front of them!
The Didcot Railway Centre
Colin Pidgeon
Colin writes:
Now that the weather has cooled down a bit I took a trip to Didcot
Railway Centre to see the Bluebell Railways new build Atlantic 4-4-2
32424 Beachy Head before it goes back to The Bluebell Railway.
Now that the weather has cooled down a bit I took a trip to Didcot
Railway Centre to see the Bluebell Railways new build Atlantic 4-4-2
32424 Beachy Head before it goes back to The Bluebell Railway.
32424 Beachy Head before & on the main demonstration line. 30.05.2026, copyright Colin Pidgeon.
Large prairie 4144 the branch demonstration train. 30.05.2026, copyright Colin Pidgeon.
 6023 King Edward II outside the engine shed. 30.05.2026, copyright Colin Pidgeon. |  5051 Drysllwyn Castle outside the engine shed. 30.05.2026, copyright Colin Pidgeon. |
Many thanks to Colin for the photos and to Ken for sending them in.