18th February 2014 With limited rail action through Taunton in recent weeks we are pleased to feature this blast from the past Taunton on the 18th February 2014. The Diesel Traction Groups Class 52 Western No. D1015 'Western Champion' was used to haul Class 42 Warship No.D821 from the Severn Valley Railway to the West Somerset Railway. The Warship will be receiving some attention at Williton works before staring in the 2014 June Mixed Traffic Gala weekend. No. D1015 'Western Champion' and No.D821 are pictured passing through Platform 5 at Taunton operating 0Z42 15:49 Kidderminster - Bishops Lydeard. D1015 'Western Champion' departed WSR light engine the next day light engine heading for Tyseley. (Photo: Mike Jones)