8th August 2026 West Coast "Slim Jim" Class 33/2 No. 33207 'Jim Martin' and Class 33/0 No.33025 double-head the returning West Somerset Steam Express through Creech St Michael on Saturday 8th August 2026. Attached at the rear was West Coast No.47848, which had accompanied the tour throughout the day. The Image records the 1Z26 15:30 Minehead West Somerset Railway to London Paddington (Photo: S A Ginn)

8th August 2026 With a steam ban in place, West Coast No. 33207 'Jim Martin' and No.33025 double-head the 1Z26 15:30 Minehead – London Paddington ‘West Somerset Steam Express’ on Saturday 8th August 2026. West Coast Class 47 No.47848 was also present, attached to the rear of the charter service. (Photo: S A Ginn)