The Midland Pullman Gallery

Images of The Midland Pullman HST operated by Locomotive Services Ltd operating charters which have been in the Taunton Area.

12th August 2026 Pictured passing Banklands in the glorious morning sunlight on Wednesday 12th August 2026. The superbly presented Midland Pullman HST set speeds north through the parched landscape with power cars No. 43050 'Loch Morar' and No.43055. The pristine set was operating 1Z32 06:16 Paignton to Scarborough "Yorkshire Coast Pullman". (Photo: S A Ginn)

12th August 2026 The Midland Pullman HST set formed of No. 43050 'Loch Morar' and No.43055 passes Norton Fitzwarren at 06:56 on 12th August 20026 while operating 1Z32 06:16 Paignton to Scarborough "Yorkshire Coast Pullman". The Pullman charter HST was formed with coaches: 44078 41187 40804 41166 41176 41149 40802 41108 and 41162. (Photo: Phil Izzard)

11th August 2026 No.43055 leads No. 43050 'Loch Morar' south through Taunton on the 11th August 2026 while operating an empty stock transfer in preparation for the next day's 'Yorkshire Coast Pullman' charter. The Midland Pullman was operating 3Z31 09:50 Crewe - Goodrington, pictured passing Taunton Station. (Photo: Hugo Howell)

29th July 2026 The Midland Pullman HST headed to the Devon Riviera on the 29th July 2026. The Torbay Riviera Pullman passed through Taunton in glorious sunshine with No. 43050 'Loch Morar' leading No.43055 operating 1Z44 05:24 Hull - Paington. The Pullman HST is pictured passing Cogload Junction in the summer sunshine. (Photo: Shaun Mockridge)

28th June 2025 The beautifully turned-out Midland Pullman HST was back in the Taunton area on Saturday 28th June 2025 with the 'Cornish Mazey Day' Pullman rail tour. Class 43 power car No.43055 and No. 43049 'Neville Hill' are pictured passing over Whiteball running westbound as the 1Z43 05:53 Shrewsbury to Penzance. (Photo: S A Ginn)

28th June 2025 The Midland Pullman HST was back passing through the Taunton area on Saturday 28th June 2025. No.43055 lead No. 43049 'Neville Hill' south operating the 'Cornish Mazey Day' Pullman dining service as 1Z43 05:53 Shrewsbury - Penzance. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

31st May 2025 The Midland Pullman made another visit to the Westcountry on Saturday 31st May 2025 operating 'The Torbay Riviera Pullman' charter. No. 43049 'Neville Hill' and No. 43050 'Loch Morar' operated 1Z20 06:10 Nottingham - Paignton travelling down via Bedford, Willesden and Acton and Reading before taking the Berks and Hants route to Taunton. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

31st May 2025 The Midland Pullman HST visited Taunton on the 31st May 2025. Power cars No. 43049 'Neville Hill' and No. 43050 'Loch Morar' are pictured passing Cat Hill Farm crossing while working 1Z20 06:10 Nottingham to Paignton ‘The Torbay Riviera Pullman’. (Photo: S A Ginn)

24th April 2025 ‘The Yorkshire Coast Pullman’ charter brings a splash of colour to Fordgate on an otherwise gloomy and dull 24th April 2025. Midland Pullman HST power car No. 43049 'Neville Hill' and No. 43058 'Loch Eil' are pictured heading for north running as the 1Z32 06:05 from Paignton - Scarborough the beautifully turned-out luxury train worked ECS down from Crewe the previous day. (Photo: S A Ginn)

12th April 2025 The Midland Pullman HST set passes Silks Mills on the 12th April 2025 operating 'The Torbay Riviera Pullman' charter. No. 43049 'Neville Hill' leads No. 43058 'Loch Eil' while operating 1Z31 06:22 Chester- Paignton passing the double snow ploughs and caravan encampment at the south end of Fairwater Yard. (Photo: Adam Hiscock)

12th April 2025 First rail tour of the year to the southwest for the 2025 season was the ‘Torbay Riviera Pullman’ charter on Saturday 12th April 2025. Midland Pullman HST power car No. 43049 'Neville Hill' and Highland Pullman powercar No. 43058 'Loch Eil' sweep round the curves at Longforth Farm on the outskirts of Wellington working 1Z31 06:22 Chester to Paignton. Getting in on the act in the opposite direction GWR Bi-mode Class 802 Set No.802005 is working the 1A81 11:44 Exeter St Davids to London Paddington service. (Photo: S A Ginn)

12th April 2025 The first charter train of the 2025 season was kicked off by the visit of the Midland Pullman. No. 43049 'Neville Hill' and No. 43058 'Loch Eil' operated 1Z31 06:22 Chester - Paignton 'The Torbay Rivera Pullman'. The unique dining HST set is pictured passing Creech St Michael on Saturday 12th April 2025. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

12th April 2025 The impressive Midland Pullman HST passes Allerford on Saturday 12th April 2025 operating the 'Torbay Riviera Pullman' charter. Powercar No. 43049 'Neville Hill' leads No. 43058 'Loch Eil' south operating as 1Z31 06:22 Chester - Paignton. (Photo: Phil Izzard)

28th October 2024 Having completed a mammoth journey to Fort William and back, the Highland Pullman concludes its first visit to the southwest as it heads north at Whiteball running as the 5Z47 14:45 Exeter Riverside to Crewe High level Sidings on Monday 28th October 2024. The set was returning empty, leading the five-coach Highland set was No. 43050 'Loch Morar' with No.43047 working the rear. The rear powercar having been switched at Crewe on the northbound trip to Fort William following a fault (Photo: S A Ginn)

17th September 2024 At Minehead, WSR Mogul No.9351 waits time prior to departing with the 14:20 service to Bishops Lydeard on a glorious Tuesday 17th September 2024. The Midland Pullman always attracts attention wherever it goes and the 1Z71 05:00 Carnforth to Minehead ‘Exmoor Coast Pullman’ was no exception. HST power cars on this occasion were No.43047 and No. 43046 'Geoff Drury 1930-1999' pictured at Minehead on the West Somerset Railway. (Photo: S A Ginn)

17th September 2024 The Midland Pullman visits the West Somerset Railway for the second time on 17th September 2024 with the ‘Exmoor Coast Pullman’ charter. The inbound working is captured at Williton running as the 1Z71 05:00 Carnforth to Minehead. HST power car No.43047 leads with No. 43046 'Geoff Drury 1930-1999' working the rear of the train. (Photo: S A Ginn)

17th September 2024 Midland Pullman HST power car No. 43046 'Geoff Drury 1930-1999' leads with No.43047 working the rear recorded returning north on the approach to Cogload Junction with the Exmoor Coast Pullman, 1Z72 15:25 Minehead to Carnforth on 17th September 2024. (Photo: S A Ginn)

17th September 2024 On an absolutely glorious 17th September 2024 the Midland Pullman led by HST power car No. 43046 'Geoff Drury 1930-1999' with No.43047 working the rear gets under-way from sunny Minehead with the 1Z72 15:25 Minehead – Carnforth ‘Exmoor Coast Pullman’ charter. (Photo: S A Ginn)

14th September 2024 The Midland Pullman was back in the Taunton area again on Saturday 14th September 2024, the immaculate HST set is pictured passing Silk Mills operating as the ‘Torbay Riviera Express’. Midland Pullman powercars No.43047 and No. 43046 'Geoff Drury 1930-1999' were in charge of the 1Z81 06:35 Leeds to Paignton. (Photo: Phil Izzard)

14th September 2024 The Midland Pullman was back in the Taunton area again on Saturday 14th September 2024 when captured here at Bradford-on-Tone operating as the ‘Torbay Riviera Express’. Midland Pullman powercars No.43047 and No. 43046 'Geoff Drury 1930-1999' were in charge of the 1Z81 06:35 Leeds to Paignton. (Photo: S A Ginn)

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