The Midland Pullman Gallery

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

14th September 2024 The Midland Pullman HST set formed of No. 43046 'Geoff Drury 1930-1999' and No.43047 passes Norton Fitzwarren on Saturday 14th September 2024. The set was returning north with the 'Torbay Riviera Pullman' in the evening light operating as 1Z82 15:47 Paignton - Leeds. (Photo: Phil Izzard)

21st August 2024 Midland Pullman HST power cars No. 43046 'Geoff Drury 1930-1999' and No. 43049 'Neville Hill' are captured at Whiteball Summit on Wednesday 21st August 2024 running southbound with the 1Z43 06:16 Norwich to Paignton ‘Torbay Riviera Pullman’ (Photo: S A Ginn)

14th August 2024 Midland Pullman HST formed of No. 43049 'Neville Hill' and No,43046 passes Norton Fitzwarren on the 14th August 2024. The pair were returning north with the 'Torbay Riviera Pullman' charter operating as 1Z79 17:00 Paignton - Chesterfield. (Photo: Phil Izzard)

14th August 2024 The Midland Pullman HST set arrives into Taunton on on 14 August 2024 forming 1Z76 05.52 Chesterfield to Paignton. No. 43046 'Geoff Drury 1930-1999' and No. 43049 'Neville Hill' formed 'The Torbay Riviera Pullman' dining charter to Devon with passengers having joined the train from the north of England. (Photo: Paul Clarke)

2nd July 2024 The first visit of the Locomotive Services Ltd Midland Pullman HST to the West Somerset Railway took place on Tuesday 2nd June 2024, when the set, comprising power cars No. 43046 'Geoff Drury 1930-1999' and No.43055 formed the ‘Exmoor Coast Pullman’ from Chesterfield to Minehead and return. No. 43046 'Geoff Drury 1930-1999' is seen entering the delightful setting of Crowcombe Heathfield station on the return leg, the 1Z72 15:25 Minehead to Chesterfield. (Photo: Russell Ayre)

2nd July 2024 The Midland Pullman HST arrives into Williton Station on the 2nd July 2024. No.43055 and No. 43046 'Geoff Drury 1930-1999' arrive with the 'Exmoor Coast Pullman' charter operating as 1Z71 05:52 Chesterfield - Minehead. (Photo: Ian Draper)

2nd July 2024 Midland Pullman HST set formed of No.43052 and No. 43046 'Geoff Drury 1930-1999' is pictured passing through Washford Station on the West Somerset Railway on the 2nd July 2024 during its first visit to the line. No.43052 and No. 43046 'Geoff Drury 1930-1999' operated 'The Exmoor Coast Pullman' charter as 1Z71 05:52 Chesterfield - Minehead. (Photo: David Hunt)

2nd July 2024 Making its first ever visit to the West Somerset Railway and Minehead on the 2nd July 2024. The Midland Pullman HST set formed of No. 43046 'Geoff Drury 1930-1999' and No.43055 arrived with the 'Exmoor Coast Pullman' charter the 1Z71 05:52 Chesterfield - Minehead. (Photo: David Hunt)

2nd July 2024 The first visit of the Locomotive Services Ltd Midland Pullman HST to the West Somerset Railway took place on Tuesday 2nd June 2024, when the set, comprising power cars No. 43046 'Geoff Drury 1930-1999' and No.43055 formed the ‘Exmoor Coast Pullman’ from Chesterfield to Minehead and return. No. 43046 'Geoff Drury 1930-1999' is seen arriving at Dunster station on the return leg, the 1Z72 15:25 Minehead to Chesterfield. (Photo: Russell Ayre)

27th June 2024 The Midland Pullman was back in the Taunton area in late June working the ‘Torbay Riviera Pullman’ charter. Dedicated LSL (Locomotive Services Ltd) Midland Pullman HST power cars No.43055 and No. 43059 'Loch Shiel' are captured with the dining charter southbound at Allerford running as the 1Z43 06:15 Crewe to Paignton on Thursday 27th June 2024. (Photo: S A Ginn)

31st May 2024 Locomotive Services Ltd Midland Pullman HST set was back in the southwest on the 31st May 2024. The special charter HST set operated with No.43055 and No.43047. The pair are pictured passing Whiteball into Devon while operating 1Z33 06:08 Carlisle - Paignton 'Torbay Riviera Pullman', after an afternoon break in Paignton the charter returned north to Carlisle. (Photo: Phil Izzard)

14th April 2024 The LSL operated Midland Pullman HST operated the Cornish Riviera Pullman to Penzance over the weekend 12th- 14th April 2024, originating from Berwick -upon-Tweed, with a day trip from Penzance to Kingswear (for Dartmouth) on Saturday the 13th. The immaculate set is seen approaching Cogload Junction to the east of Taunton at speed on Sunday the 14th April 2024, with power car No.43055 leading No.43047 operating as 1Z65 09:00 Penzance to Berwick-upon-Tweed. (Photo: Russell Ayre)

14th April 2024 The Midland Pullman HST set returns north through the former site of Creech St Michael station on Sunday 14th April 2024 running as the 1Z65 09:00 Penzance to Berwick-upon-Tweed. Power cars No.43055 and No.43047 had worked the three-day charter around the west country as the Cornish Rivera Pullman which included an additional excursion from Penzance to Kingswear and Exeter St Davids on Saturday 13th. (Photo: S A Ginn)

12th April 2024 The colourful Midland Pullman HST set formed with No.43047 and No.43055 passes Silk Mills on Friday 12th April 2024. The Cornish Riviera Pullman was operating 1Z62 07:42 Berwick Upon Tweed - Penzance for a three day visit to Cornwall and Devon also visiting Kingswear on the second day of the outing. (Photo: Phil Izzard)

5th April 2024 This handheld night shot taken at Taunton on Friday 5th April 2024 shows how far digital photography has progressed. The stunning Midland Pullman HST is pictured at Taunton returning south with 'The North Wales Coastal Pullman'. No. 43049 'Neville Hill' (formerly in Intercity livery) and No.43055 prepare to depart Platform 2 as 1Z78 15:54 Llandudno - Plymouth. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

4th April 2024 In preparation for the North Wales Coastal Pullman charter the next day, the Midland Pullman HST was back in the west country on Thursday 4th April 2024 making its second appearance this year through the Taunton area. Power Cars No. 43049 'Neville Hill' and No.43055 clear the summit at Whiteball operating 5Z77 08:43 Crewe to Mouth Gould Platform empty coaching stock. (Photo: S A Ginn)

1st April 2024 The Midland Pullman HST operated the first charter of the 2024 season on the 1st April 2023. 'The Torbay Riviera Pullman' was operated using the Nanking blue liveried HST set from Locomotive Services Ltd. No.43055 leads No. 43049 'Neville Hill' south at Creech St Michael at 1Z43 05:51 Hull - Paignton having gained 9 minutes between Bristol and Taunton. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

1st April 2024 The Torbay Riviera Pullman HST climbs the short grade to Cogload Junction on the 1st April 2024. No.43055 leads No. 43049 'Neville Hill' (formerly painted in Intercity colours) south at Cogload Junction operating as 1Z43 05:51 Hull - Paignton excursion. (Photo: Andy Hunt)

27th October 2023 The Locomotive Services Ltd ‘Midland Pullman’ HST worked a positioning move to Devon on Friday 27th October 2023 in readiness for the next day’s ‘Settle and Carlisle Pullman’ charter starting from Paignton. Standing out in some glorious Autumn sunshine, power car No.43055 leads No. 43059 'Loch Shiel' downgrade from Whiteball Tunnel, with the 5Z42 08:57 Crewe to Goodrington. (Photo: Russell Ayre)

27th October 2023 The Midland Pullman was back in the Taunton area on Friday 27th October 2023. Power cars No.43055 and No. 43059 'Loch Shiel' are captured joining the GWR main line at Cogload Junction working 5Z42 08:57 Crewe to Goodrington Sidings operating as empty coaching stock. The positioning move was in readiness for the following day's ‘Settle & Carlisle Pullman’ tour from Paignton for Carlisle and back. (Photo: S A Ginn)

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