26th July 2026 The Royal Duchy charter operated with heritage diesel traction on Sunday 26th July 2026. No.47848 led No.47237 south in a top-and-tail formation throughout. The booked steam locomotive was unable to haul the train due to a steam ban because of the ongoing dry period. No.47848 passes Creech St Michael operating 1Z33 08:47 Bristol Temple Meads - Par. (Photo: Kian Westlake)

26th July 2026 The Royal Duchy charter operated with heritage diesel traction on Sunday 26th July 2026. No.47848 led No.47237 south in a top-and-tail formation throughout. The booked steam locomotive was unable to haul the train due to a steam ban because of the ongoing dry period. No.47848 passes Creech St Michael operating 1Z33 08:47 Bristol Temple Meads - Par. (Photo: Kian Westlake)