The Cathedrals Express Gallery

Images of The Cathedrals Express charters which have been photographed in the Taunton Area.

4th May 2019 Saturday 4th May 2019 saw The Cathedrals Express with Diesel power deputising for the booked steam locomotive. West Coast Railways provided veteran Class 47s No.47245 and No. 47746 'Chris Fudge 29.7.70 - 22.6.10' (in top and tail formation) to work the 1Z54 07:09 London Paddington - Kingswear excursion. No. 47746 'Chris Fudge 29.7.70 - 22.6.10' is pictured riding on the rear end of the set heading south. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

4th May 2019 Saturday 4th May 2019 saw The Cathedrals Express with Diesel power deputizing for the booked steam locomotive. West Coast Railways provided veteran Class 47s No.47245 and No. 47746 'Chris Fudge 29.7.70 - 22.6.10' (in top and tail formation) to work the 1Z54 07:09 London Paddington - Kingswear excursion. The charter is pictured passing Cogload Junction in a lucky patch of sun between the cloud. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

8th October 2018 World Famous steam locomotive LNER A3 No. 60103 'Flying Scotsman' steamed north through Taunton with partner LMS Black 5 No.44871 on the 8th October 2018. The 1Z72 15:09 Exeter St Davids - Bristol Temple Meads passed Taunton at 16:18 hauling 'The Cathedrals Express' charter. The tour is pictured here passing Marlands shortly after exiting from Whiteball Tunnel into Somerset. (Photo: Simon Harling)

4th October 2018 Having traveled from Theale to Taunton behind No. 60103 'Flying Scotsman' & Black 5 No.44871 the 'Cathedrals Express' returns to Theale behind West Coast Class 47 No. 47760 on Thursday 4th October 2018. While these 'post Scotsman' passengers return home both steam locos were serviced in the sidings behind Platform 1 at Taunton. The 1Z45 10:38 Taunton - Theale working is pictured passing Charlton near Cogload Junction. (Photo: S A Ginn)

21st August 2018 LNER A4 Pacific No.60009 stands in Platform 2 at Taunton ready to depart on Tuesday 21st August 2018 hauling the 1Z84 17:30 Minehead - London Victoria 'Cathedrals Express'. (Photo: Nathan Williamson)

21st August 2018 LNER A4 Class 4-6-2 No.60009 storms across the Somerset Levels at Oath with the return 1Z84 17:30 Minehead - London Victoria 'Cathedrals Express' charter on Tuesday 21st August 2018. (Photo: S A GINN)

21st August 2018 Ex-LNER A4 Class 4-6-2 No.60009 passes Cogload Junction hauling 'The Cathedrals Express' charter the 1Z82 08:45 London Victoria to Minehead on Tuesday 21st August 2018. On arrival at Bishops Lydeard, the A4 was removed for turning and servicing whilst the train continued onto Minehead behind resident WSR loco BR 7F No.53808. (Photo: S A Ginn)

21st August 2018 This powerful image shows Ex-LNER A4 Class 4-6-2 No.60009 passing between two former bridge supports on the approach to Cogload Junction on Tuesday 21st August 2018. The image serves as another image to illustrate the rampart lineside vegetation growth in the Taunton area. At Cogload Farm this image shows just how un-kept the lineside currently is with trees and bushes shaping themselves tight to the passing trains. It's no wonder Network Rail have such issues with Steam Charter services with their lineside is left in this condition. In a few weeks time Network Rail will be telling the public there are far to many leaves on the line. We will let the readers of Taunton Trains judge why. The LNER locomotive was hauling 'The Cathedrals Express' charter, the 1Z82 08:45 London Victoria - Minehead. On arrival at Bishops Lydeard the A4 was removed for turning and servicing whilst the train continued onto Minehead behind resident WSR loco BR 7F No.53808. (Photo: Jamie Waters)

26th May 2017 After servicing and turning on the West Somerset Railway during the afternoon LNER A2 No. 60103 'Flying Scotsman' 'Flying Scotsman' was prepared for its evening excursion on the 26th May 2017 via the same route it had taken during the morning. Bang on time the locomotive is seen at speed approaching Banklands (near Durston) while working the 1Z72 18:45 Bishops Lydeard to Bishops Lydeard via Bristol, Bath, Westbury and Castle Cary. the train arrived back into Taunton at 22:30 before the support locomotive No. 47746 'Chris Fudge 29.7.70 - 22.6.10' returned the stock to Southall. Flying Scotsman remains on the West Somerset Railway (although not in use) at Bishops Lydeard until Wednesday 31st May when it works under the cover of darkness as the 05:32 Bishops Lydeard to Salisbury where it will arrive to work a Salisbury - Southampton circular Cathedrals Express charter. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

26th May 2017 Having made its last stop at Taunton No. 60103 'Flying Scotsman' 'Flying Scotsman' comes to a short pause before proceeding back onto the West Somerset Railway on the 26th May 2017, while working the 1Z42 10:00 Bishops Lydeard to Bishops Lydeard via Bristol. The wreath carried on the front of the locomotive during its trips was planed there as a mark of respect for the victims of the Manchester tragedy which had occurred earlier in the week. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

26th May 2017 On 26th May 2017 LNER A2 Pacific No. 60103 'Flying Scotsman' 'Flying Scotsman' passes Cogload Junction hauling the 1Z42 10:00 Bishops Lydeard - Bishops Lydeard via Bristol circular trip. (Photo: Tony Christie)

26th May 2017 The 26th May 2017 was very much the day of Flying Scotsman, with the locomotive booked to make two circular trips from the West Somerset Railway via Bristol, Bath, Westbury and Castle Cary. We have put together a set of superb images charting the two round trips which coincided with some of the hottest and most beautiful weather we've seen in the area for a long while. Taken from an adjacent field No. 60163 'Tornado' 'Flying Scotsman' passes Charlton near Cogload Junction with the 1Z42 10:00 Bishops Lydeard - Bishops Lydeard morning circular. (Photo: Dave Elliot)

26th May 2017 On 26th May 2107, having already traveled to Bristol and back via Westbury along the Berks and Hants route, LNER A2 No. 60103 'Flying Scotsman' 'Flying Scotsman' opens up on the approach to Charlton while working the 1Z42 10:00 Bishops Lydeard - Bishops Lydeard which arrived back to Taunton around 13:30. (Photo: S A Ginn)

23rd May 2017 After arriving onto WSR metals as the 1Z63 16:30 Bristol Temple Meads - Minehead, the switch between the WSR's 7F No.53808 to work forward to Minehead happened at Norton Fitzwarren on a non public viewing location. No. 60103 'Flying Scotsman' 'Flying Scotsman' later worked forward to Bishops Lydeard where the locomotive was then taken onto the servicing shed where it was then stabled for the next three days. The locomotive is pictured at Bishops Lydeard on the 23rd May 2017. (Photo: Phil Izzard)

20th April 2017 The first steam of the season arrived into Taunton with LMS power on the front end of the train. The Cathedral Express operated from London Victoria through to Minehead operating as the 1Z60 08:43 London Victoria - Minehead. The train was formed of No. 46100 'Royal Scot' 'Royal Scot' and coaching stock 35451 5249 5200 5171 9104 13440 99352 99347 13320 1666 5236 5237. West Coast Class 47/7 No.47760 was marshaled on the rear end of the train. In good light the consist passes's Cogload Junction on the approach to Taunton on the 20th April 2017 (Photo: Jamie Waters)

17th December 2016 Saturday 17th December 2016 saw some Winter steam to end the season. 'The Cathedrals Express' was operated the 1Z34 12:15 London Victoria to Bishops Lydeard (for Minehead) by BR (Southern Region) Rebuilt Light Pacific No. 34046 'Braunton'. Running as 34052 'Lord Dowding' the impressive sight sweeps through Cogload Junction at speed en route to The West Somerset Railway. West Coast Railways Class 47/8 No.47802 was also located on the rear of the train (out of sight in this shot) At Bishops Lydeard the locomotive was removed for servicing while the WSR's own GWR Hall took the train forward to Minehead. (Photo: S A Ginn)

20th September 2016 LMS 8P Class 4-6-2 No. 6201 'Princess Elizabeth' storms across the Somerset levels at Oath on the 20th September 2016 bringing to an end a four day visit to the South West. The locomotive speeds east whilst working the 1Z88 12:29 Plymouth to London Victoria. Having been attached at Exeter, West Coast No. 47746 'Chris Fudge 29.7.70 - 22.6.10' acting as support loco is attached to the rear of the train, which was obscured by the smoke from the locomotive. (Photo: S A Ginn)

17th September 2016 The four day 'Cathedrals Express' charter to the west country took place over the weekend of 17th to 20th September 2016. Pictured at Whiteball on the 17th September 2016 on day one, No. 6201 'Princess Elizabeth' with West Coasts No. 47746 'Chris Fudge 29.7.70 - 22.6.10' providing assistance at the rear works the first leg of the tour, the 1Z82 08:43 London Victoria to Exeter St Davids. The tour later continued on to the final destination of Penzance after a couple of hours break at Exeter. (Photo: S A Ginn)

17th September 2016 On the 17th September 2016 LMS Steam made an appearance at Taunton. Locomotive No. 6201 'Princess Elizabeth' operated the 'Cathedrals Express' 1Z82 08:43 London Victoria to Exeter St Davids. It's seen here passing Bathpool with the 1Z82 leg to Exeter. At Exeter there was a booked break before continuing to Penzance during the afternoon. (Photo: Lee Robbins)

17th September 2016 LMS Pacific No. 6201 'Princess Elizabeth' is pictured passing 40 Steps, Taunton on the 17th September 2016 with the 1Z82 08:43 London Victoria to Exeter St Davids leg of 'The Cathedrals Express' charter. (Photo: Thomas Courtney)

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