12th April 2025 The impressive Midland Pullman HST passes Allerford on Saturday 12th April 2025 operating the 'Torbay Riviera Pullman' charter. Powercar No. 43049 'Neville Hill' leads No. 43058 'Loch Eil' south operating as 1Z31 06:22 Chester - Paignton. (Photo: Phil Izzard)

12th April 2025 The first charter train of the 2025 season was kicked off by the visit of the Midland Pullman. No. 43049 'Neville Hill' and No. 43058 'Loch Eil' operated 1Z31 06:22 Chester - Paignton 'The Torbay Rivera Pullman'. The unique dining HST set is pictured passing Creech St Michael on Saturday 12th April 2025. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

12th April 2025 First rail tour of the year to the southwest for the 2025 season was the ‘Torbay Riviera Pullman’ charter on Saturday 12th April 2025. Midland Pullman HST power car No. 43049 'Neville Hill' and Highland Pullman powercar No. 43058 'Loch Eil' sweep round the curves at Longforth Farm on the outskirts of Wellington working 1Z31 06:22 Chester to Paignton. Getting in on the act in the opposite direction GWR Bi-mode Class 802 Set No.802005 is working the 1A81 11:44 Exeter St Davids to London Paddington service. (Photo: S A Ginn)

12th April 2025 The Midland Pullman HST set passes Silks Mills on the 12th April 2025 operating 'The Torbay Riviera Pullman' charter. No. 43049 'Neville Hill' leads No. 43058 'Loch Eil' while operating 1Z31 06:22 Chester- Paignton passing the double snow ploughs and caravan encampment at the south end of Fairwater Yard. (Photo: Adam Hiscock)