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18th April 2026
The GBRf operated Belmond Britannic Explorer passes Allerford upon departing Taunton on the 18th April 2026. No. 66742 'ABP Port of Immingham Centenary 1912-2012' and No. 66748 'St Michaels Mount', the 1C02 09:05 Bishops Lydeard - Penzance luxury train.
(Photo: Phil Izzard)


18th April 2026
The Brittannic Explorer was back visiting the southwest on Saturday 18th April 2026. No. 66742 'ABP Port of Immingham Centenary 1912-2012' and No. 66748 'St Michaels Mount' 'top and tail' the Saturday leg of the luxury land cruise/ sleeper charter as 1C02 09:05 Bishops Lydeard - Penzance via Taunton.
(Photo: Brian Garrett)


18th April 2026
Having changed direction at Taunton Station and performed a run-round of The Britannic Explorer Charter, the train then headed south to Cornwall. No. 66742 'ABP Port of Immingham Centenary 1912-2012' and No. 66748 'St Michaels Mount' approach Victory Crossing operating 1C02 09:05 Bishops Lydeard - Penzance. Image taken on a camera pole.
(Photo: Brian Garrett)


18th April 2026
GB Railfreight locos No. 66742 'ABP Port of Immingham Centenary 1912-2012' and No. 66748 'St Michaels Mount' head west away from Taunton with the Belmond Britannic Explorer on Saturday, 18th April 2026. Day 2 of the luxury four-day tour is captured at Allerford running as the 1C02 09:05 Bishops Lydeard to Penzance via Taunton.
(Photo: S A Ginn)


18th April 2026
The GB Railfreight-operated Belmond Britannic Explorer is pictured at Taunton on the 18th April 2026. No. 66748 'St Michaels Mount' (on the rear of the train) had arrived with No. 66742 'ABP Port of Immingham Centenary 1912-2012' operating as 1C02 09:05 Bishops Lydeard - Penzance. At Taunton, No. 66742 'ABP Port of Immingham Centenary 1912-2012' uncoupled to run around the train and head back south to Penzance in a double-headed formation.
(Photo: Sally Carter)