8th August 2026 Making its first visit to the South West the 125 Group operated 'The Summer Riviera' charter on Saturday 8th August 2026. No.43025 'Exeter' and No.43089 are pictured passing Cogload Junction, operating 1Z51 07:35 Manchester Victoria - Paignton. The charter was operating 23 minutes late due to a fatality near Weston Milton, which caused a delay to passing services. The set was formed of Mk3 coaches 41067 41057 40730 42119 42120 42111, and 44000, creating a once-common sight at Cogload Junction. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

8th August 2026 The 125 Group, 'The Summer Riviera' charter passes Creech St Michael on Saturday 8th August 2026. No.43025 leads No.43089 through the village heading west while operating 1Z51 07:35 Manchester Victoria - Paignton charter with the group's resplendent Intercity 125 livery. (Photo: Kian Westlake)

8th August 2026 Following a short delay due to an incident at Weston Milton, the 125 Groups HST set worked by power cars No.43025 'Exeter' paired with No.43089 pass Fordgate with the 1Z51 07:35 Manchester Victoria to Paignton operating “The Summer Riviera" charter on Saturday 8th August 2026. (Photo: S A Ginn)