The Rail Operations Group (ROG) Gallery

Images of Rail Operations Group (ROG) which have been photographed in the Taunton Area.

27th February 2026 The Somerset Levels continue to hold vast amounts of flood water, as this image recorded on 27th February clearly shows. Passing Oath, GWR Class 57s No.57312 AND No. 57604 'Pendennis Castle' head east across the flooded plains running as the 5Z58 12:28 Fairwater Yard to Reading Traincare Depot. Some roads around this location still remain closed, as does Moor Lane between North Curry and West Lyng, which remains seriously deep below the surface of the floodwater. (Photo: S A Ginn)

27th February 2026 Rail Operations Group-owned No.57312 is pictured on the rear of the empty GWR Night Riviera stock with No. 57604 'Pendennis Castle' leading 5Z57 07:27 Reading Traincare Depot - Fairwater Yard via Norton Fitzwarren Triangle on the 26th February 2026. (Photo: Russell Ayre)

14th January 2026 British Steel liveried Class 37 No. 37501 'Teeside Steelmaster' shatters the peace as it climbs to Whiteball Tunnel on Thursday, 15th January 2026. No. 37501 'Teeside Steelmaster' and No.37512 operated in 'top and tail' formation returning from Cornwall 5M57 09:25 Penzance - Derby RTC with two barrier vehicles following the delivery of a Class 175 to GWR the previous day. (Photo: Shaun Mockridge)

14th January 2026 Returning from a visit to Penzance, having delivered a Class 175 unit to GWR the previous day. No. 37501 'Teeside Steelmaster' and No.37512 are pictured at Taunton on Wednesday, 14th January 2025. The pair made a rare non-stop run through Platform 5 operating as 5M57 09:25 Penzance - Derby RTC, conveying the two Mk1 barrier vehicles between the locos. (Photo: Matt Powell)

14th January 2026 After delivering a Class 175 to Penzance the previous day, British Steel liveried No. 37501 'Teeside Steelmaster' and Railfreight Grey liveried No.37512 returned north through Creech St Michael working 5M57 09:25 Penzance to Derby RTC on 14th January 2026. The return movement conveyed Mk1 barriers 6344 and 6393. (Photo: S A Ginn)

14th January 2026 Returning from their visit to Cornwall on the 14th January 2026. ROG Class 37 No. 37501 'Teeside Steelmaster' leads Europhoenix Class 37 No.37512 north at Fordgate. The two locomotives were operating 5M57 09:25 Penzance - Derby RTC in top and tail formation with two ROG barrier vehicles. (Photo: Paul Wilkins)

9th August 2025 Rail Operations Group (ROG) Class 37/6 No. 37608 'Andromeda' returned north light engine from Laira on the 9th August 2025. The light engine movement 0D94 09:57 Laira - Honeybourne Sidings is pictured arriving into Platform 4 at Taunton where the loco was held for a departing passenger service before continuing. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

6th August 2025 Making its first appearance at Taunton wearing its new Rail Operations Group livery No. 37608 'Andromeda' is pictured passing through Platform 2 at Taunton light engine. The former Direct Rail Services Class 37 was operating 0V84 14:37 Norton Junction - Laira to collect stock from the GWR depot. (Photo: Paul Clarke)

28th February 2025 Rail Operations Group Class 37 locomotives No.37423 and No. 37901 'Mirrlees Pioneer' top and tail two vehicle barriers through Norton Fitzwarren on the 28th February 2025. The locos were returning from the GWR Laira Depot in Plymouth having delivered the latest Coradia Class 175 unit No.175007 operating as 5M57 09:54 Laira - Derby RTC. (Photo: Phil Izzard)

28th February 2025 Captured passing Allerford on a glorious February 28th 2025 ROG (Rail Operations Group) operated No.37423 and No. 37901 'Mirrlees Pioneer' top and tail barrier vehicles Mk2 6346 and Mk1 6344 while returning from Laira running as the 5M57 09:54 to Derby RTC. The pair had delivered the latest Alstom Coradia DMU to GWR at Laira, Set No.175007 travelled from Ely Papworth Sidings the previous evening. (Photo: S A Ginn)

28th January 2025 The third Class 175 Altsom Coradia DMU 2-car Set No.175009 was delivered under the cover of darkness to Laira Depot from storage at Ely Papworth Sidings on Tuesday 28th January 2025. What appears to be an established pattern sees the delivery locos and barrier vehicles return late morning through the Taunton area. Operating in top and tail formation No. 37901 'Mirrlees Pioneer' and No. 37510 'Orion' head north through the inclement weather conditions at Charlton running as the 5W97 09:54 Laira to Landore TMD on 28th January 2025. The Rail Operation Groups (ROG) barrier vehicles were Mark 2A 6346 and Mark 1 6344. (Photo: S A Ginn)

28th January 2025 Having delivered a third Class 175 unit to the GWR Depot at Laira during the early hours of Tuesday 28th January 2024. No. 37901 'Mirrlees Pioneer' and No. 37510 'Orion' pass Norton Fitzwarren in the pouring rain operating 5W97 09:54 Laira - Landore. The pair operating in top and tail formation either end of Rail Operations Group (ROG) barrier vehicles. (Photo: Shaun Mockridge)

5th December 2024 Rail Operations Group Class 37 locomotives pass Norton Fitzwaren on the 5th December 2024. No. 37611 'Denise' and No. 37510 'Orion' were returning from delivering the second Class 175 to Laira Depot (No.175114 also a non runner) for crew familiarisation. The colouful combination was operating 5M57 09:47 Laira - Derby RTC with barrier vehicles between them. (Photo: Phil Izzard)

5th December 2024 Having departed 53 minutes ahead of schedule and gained two more by Taunton No. 37611 'Denise' and No. 37510 'Orion' plus barrier vehicles 6346 and 6344 approach Cogload Junction running as the 5M57 09:47 Laira to Derby on 5th December 2024. The Rail Operations Group (ROG) consist returns north following an over-night delivery of 175114, the second Class 175 DMU moved from Ely Papworth Sidings to GWR at Laira. (Photo: S A Ginn)

5th December 2024 ROG Class 37 locomotives No. 37611 'Denise' and No. 37510 'Orion' pass Bathpool on the 5th December 2024 running an hour ahead of schedule. The pair were returning north as 5M57 09:47 Laira - Derby RTC having delivered a second Class 175 to Laira depot. (Photo: Freddie Batchelor-Durell)

27th November 2024 Rail Operations Group Class 37 locomotives No. 37510 'Orion' and No. 37407 'Blackpool Tower' climb Whiteball on the 27th November 2024. The pair (operating in 'top and tail' formation) returning with two barrier vehicles having delivered the first Class 175 units to GWR for staff training, as 5M57 09:47 Laira - Derby RTC. (Photo: Russell Ayre)

27th November 2024 Class 37 locomotives from Rail Operations Group (ROG) returned north through Taunton in ‘top and tail’ formation either end of two MK2 Barrier Vehicles 6330 and 1203. No. 37510 'Orion' and 37407 return north after an overnight delivery of a Class 175 unit from Ely Papworth Sidings to Laira depot. Running as the 5M57 09:47 Laira T & RSMD to Derby the somewhat colourful ensemble is recorded passing Cathill Farm Crossing on 27th November 2024. (Photo: S A Ginn)

27th November 2024 Rail Operations Group Class 37 locomotives No. 37510 'Orion' and No. 37407 'Blackpool Tower' operating 5M57 09:47 Laira to Derby. The pair were returning from Laira on the 27th November 2024 passing Fordgate having delivered the first former Transport for Wales Class 175 to GWR at Laira depot in preparation for staff training prior to introduction into service. (Photo: Paul Wilkins)

13th October 2023 Departing the southwest for the very last time on Friday 13th October 2023. No.43007 and No.43378 pass Norton Fitzwarren. The pair were operating 5Q46 07:16 Laira - Ely Papworth sidings for storage, with the move handled by Rail Operations Group (ROG). Debranded Cross Country Coaches 42034 42053 422097 44012 42052 42380 were in the consist. (Photo: Phil Izzard)

5th October 2023 Two more former HST powercar stalwarts left the GWR camp on Thursday 5th October 2023. The de-branded HST set was formed of powercars No. 43009 'Nunney Castle' and No. 43016 'Powderham Castle' sandwiching Mk3 coaches 48127 48129 49116 48146 48147 and 48148. The set is pictured passing Taunton Station operated by Rail Operations Group (ROG) as 5Z46 09:55 Laira - Ely Papworth sidings, heading for storage. No. 43009 'Nunney Castle' also holds the accolade of being one of the first two powercars to be fitted with the MTU powerunit by Angel Trains. (Photo: Paul Clarke)

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