30th October 1976 On the 30th October 1976, D1023 and D1009 stand on the centre platforms at Taunton working the R.P.P.R 'Westerns South Western' Tour. The charter operated as the 1Z08 08:20 London Paddington - Meldon Quarry via Taunton on the outward leg, returning to London via the Southern on the return. (Photo: Derek Clarke)

30th October 1976 Railway Pictorial Publications Railways (RPPR) operated their 'Westerns South Western' charter on the 30th October 1976. The charter featured double-headed 'Western' locomotives No. D1023 'Western Fusilier' and No. D1009 'Western Invader'. The pair are pictured at Taunton taking their booked stop between 10:23 and 10:29. They operated as 1Z08 08:20 London Paddington - Meldon Quarry via Taunton on the outward leg, returning to London via the Southern on the return. (Photo: Taunton Trains Collection)