The 40 Steps Gallery

Images taken at 40 Steps

10th February 2013 Pathfinder Railtours operated their 'Hullaba-Looe' charter from Bristol Temple Meads to Exmouth, Liskeard and Looe on the 10th February 2013. The train was formed of DRS Class 37s locomotives No.37609 and No.37218 leading with No.37608 on the rear operating as 1Z92 09:51 Bristol Temple Meads - Liskeard. These were the same locos and stock which operated the previous days charter 'The Winter Settler' from Bristol to Carlisle and return. No.37609 (complete with Cornish Gnome) is seen disturbing the morning peace in Taunton departing for Exmouth. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

10th February 2013 Pathfinder Railtours operated their 'Hullaba-Looe' charter from Bristol Temple Meads to Exmouth, Liskeard and Looe on the 10th February 2013. The train was formed of DRS Class 37s locomotives No.37609 and No.37218 leading with No.37608 on the rear operating as 1Z92 09:51 Bristol Temple Meads - Liskeard. These were the same locos and stock which operated the previous days charter 'The Winter Settler' from Bristol to Carlisle and return. No.37609 (complete with Cornish Gnome) is seen disturbing the morning peace in Taunton departing for Exmouth. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

30th January 2013 After the failure of the train engine (66030) on arrival at Exeter on the 30th January 2013, DB Schenker Class 59 No. 59204 was used to haul empty PCA cement tanks from Exeter Riverside Yard. The rare Class 59/2 working is pictured at 40 Steps operating the delayed 6Z66 14:03 Exeter Riverside - Westbury Cement Works. (Photo: S A Ginn)

30th January 2013 DB Schenker provided a splash of colour through Taunton on the 30th January 2013. EWS liveried Class 66 No.66030 gained severe wheel flats and the train was terminated at Exeter Riverside. DB Schenker liveried Class 59 No.59204 was sent light engine to collect cement PCA wagons from Exeter Riverside Yard and return them to Westbury Cement Works. The rare daylight northbound cement tanks are seen passing 40 Steps, Taunton operating as 6Z66 14:03 Exeter Riverside - Westbury Cement Works. (Photo: Tony Christie)

30th January 2013 Cross Country HST formed of No.43357 and No. 43366 'HST 40' departs from Taunton passing 40 Steps on the 30th January 2013 while operating 1V50 06:06 Edinburgh - Plymouth. (Photo: Tony Christie)

23rd January 2013 Captured in the snow at 40 Steps on the 23rd January 2013 was Freightliner Heavy Haul lass 66 No.66606 which was shunting part of the Network Rail HOBC set on the Fairwater Yard head shunt. This view will be set to change over the coming months with the financial approve now given by the Government for Taunton's Northern Inner Distributor Road (NIDR) project. Get your photos of this piece of history while you can. (Photo: Phil Izzard)

23rd January 2013 Colas Rail Freight Class 56 No.56094 passes through the snow at 40 Steps on the 23rd January 2013. The loco was operating 6Z52 07:13 Chrik Kronospan - Teigngrace with empty KFA wagons ready for loading with logs at the facility. (Photo: Phil Izzard)

8th January 2013 Direct Rail Services operated a Nuclear Flask from Crewe to Keyham on the 8th January 2013. A grubby Class 66/4 was supplied in the shape of No.66421. The locomotive is seen passing 40 Steps, Taunton hauling the 6Z40 04:33 Crewe to Keyham, with KUA MODA Flask Wagon No.95771 in tow. The absence of photographers on Taunton Station platforms may reflect the introduction of ticket barriers to both Pl 2 & 5 entrances. (Photo: Brian Pibworth)

21st November 2012 The view from 40 Steps looking west showing the extent of floding across all mainline, relief and yard tracks on the 21st November 2012. (Photo: Stephen Jervis)

21st November 2012 Unprecedented Rainfall fell on already saturated ground on the night of the 20th/21st November 2012 causing widespread flooding and disruption right across the South West. Taunton and the surrounding areas were badly hit, with wanted racing off the Quantocks and Blackdown Hills into the River Tone, which later burst its banks in several locations. The railway was badly affected throughout the day with flooding in Devon, Avon, Dorset and Wiltshire, more locally flooding at Whiteball Tunnel, Wellington, Taunton, Athelney and Somerton caused more pressing issues. Unusually 40 Steps at Taunton was also affected, trains were cautioned while running through the area. A Cross Country Voyager is pictured negotiating the water logged ground conditions. (Photo: Stephen Jervis)

16th November 2012 BARS/DCR moved a convoy of locomotives from their base at Burton on Trent to Meldon Quarry on the 16th November 2012 in preparation for Christmas Specials on the Dartmoor Railway. BR Class 31 No.31601 provided the transport for classmate 31452 and repaired BR Blue Class 47 No.47375. The 0Z34 11:00 Burton Wetmore Sidings - Okehampton convoy was held at Fairwater Yard due to a broken rail at Whiteball (which caused severe delays for most of the afternoon). 31452 and 47375 will take part in Christmas 'Polar Express' services on the Dartmoor Railway during the festive season, while the current dispute over 47701 'Waverley' (also based on the line) continues. (Photo: Jeff Treece)

7th November 2012 Making its first appearance on the Teigngrace log flow, Colas Rail Freight Class 56 No.56087 powers away from Taunton on the 7th November 2012. The loco was operating 6Z52 07:29 Chirk - Teigngrace log empties for loading in Devon. (Photo: Jeff Treece)

27th October 2012 As Autumn marches on through October, Network Rail continues their annual battle with leaf mulch on rail heads around the UK. This year DB Schenker have provided Class 66 locomotives No.66011 and No.66094 for the current South West Rail Heat Treatment Train (RHTT). Both are already looking filthy from their daily spraying diagrams in the South West. The pair are seen passing Taunton on the 27th October 2012 operating 3S13 11:23 Westbury to St Blazey passing 40 Steps on the relief line. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

27th October 2012 Cross Country 'super' Voyager No.221130 arrives into Taunton on the 28th October 2012 operating a northbound Cross Country service, pictured passing 40 Steps. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

27th October 2012 Four-car Class 220 Voyager departs from Taunton on the 27th October 2012 operating a southbound Cross Country service. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

17th October 2012 Colas Rail Freight continue to provide quality traction for their timber service between Teigngrace and Chirk. Class 56 No.56094 has has a few teething problems during its latest reincarnation, however the loco seems to be settling down to it's new diagrams rather well. With a shortage of UK Class 66's the heavy haul Type 5 is a worthy and welcome replacement. No.56094 is seen departing Taunton on the 17th October 2012 with the 6Z52 08:13 Chirk to Teigngrace timber empties, having been held at Taunton for a short period. (Photo: Steve Yarde)

30th September 2012 Freightliner Class 66 No.66615 (with Partner No.66613 are the back of the train) arrive back into Fairwater Yard passing 40 Steps on the 30th September 2012 operating 6Y11 11:00 North Somerset Junction - Fairwater Yard HOBC set. The set was returning from overnight ballast cleaning duties. (Photo: Adam Snow)

19th September 2012 A new flow of ballast from Stud Farm to Exeter Riverside Yard has started operating in connection with further South West track renewals to be carried out by Network Rail. The flow (operated by Freightliner Heavy Haul) operates most weekdays as 6V14 22:15 Stud Farm - Exeter Riverside, booked Taunton 05:49 and returning as 6M40 10:34 Riverside to Stud Farm, booked Taunton 11:08. On the second day of the new service on the 19th September 2012, No.66613 passes Taunton with the return 6M40 10:34 Exeter Riverside - Stud Farm empties. Over the coming months Fairwater Yard and Exeter Riverside Yard will both see increased activity, Fairwater Yard has already welcomed back the Network Rail TRT from Toton in conjunction with the forthcoming works. (Photo: Nathan Williamson)

15th September 2012 On the 15th September 2024, LNER A4 Pacific No.60019 (LNER 4464) and BR Britannia No. 70000 'Britannia' proceed slowly back to stable behind Taunton Station and await The Mayflower charter from London Paddington. The pair operated with their support coach to Taunton as 5Z27 08:45 Bristol Barton Hill - Taunton. (Photo: Phil Izzard)

15th September 2012 LNER A4 Pacific No.60019 (LNER 4464) departs Taunton in fine styled with BR Britannia No. 70000 'Britannia' on Saturday 21st September 2024. The pair joined 'The Mayflower' charter at Taunton and are pictured departing as 1Z27 06:46 London Euston - Plymouth. (Photo: Phil Izzard)

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