16th October 2019 The Fifty Fund Class 50 No. 50049 'Defiance' made a rare appearance in Taunton on Wednesday 16th October 2019. The GBRf operated the 0Z50 12:58 Kidderminster - Exeter St Davids route learning trip passed Taunton running 23 minutes ahead of schedule at 15:29. The colourful locomotive is pictured passing Banklands on the approach to Cogload Junction. (Photo: Paul Wilkins)