19th September 2026 The Railway Touring Company charter 'The West Somerset Steam Express' was diesel-hauled on Saturday 19th September 2026. West Coast Railways heritage Class 47 locomotives No.47237 and No.47848 operated in top and tail formation for the trip. Recently painted Class 47 No.47237 is pictured at Norton Fitzwarren operating 1Z25 07:01 London Paddington - Minehead. (Photo: Brian Garrett)