Welcome to Taunton Trains
The 40 Steps Collection
10th October 2009 to 22nd September 2003

40 Steps bridge is situated just to the South of Taunton at Chip Lane near Staplegrove Road.
The bridge spans the entire width if the line, and offers good photographic vantage points for most of the day on all up and down trains.
It's a popular spot with locals for railtours and steam excursions and can get very busy.

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10-10-09 66153 and 66116 depart Taunton with the 3S12 Westbury - St Blazey RHTT having just paused to allow a non stop HST to pass by.
10-10-09 66153 and 66116 depart Taunton with the 3S12 Westbury - St Blazey RHTT having just paused to allow a non stop HST to pass by.
 03-10-09 First Great Western continued it's run of bad lock with their Night Riviera service on the 3rd October. The Northbound 1A40 Penzance - Paddington service had to be operated by a HST set (43029+LA02+43040) due to the failure of 57604 at Penzance.
03-10-09 First Great Western continued it's run of bad lock with their Night Riviera service on the 3rd October. The Northbound 1A40 Penzance - Paddington service had to be operated by a HST set (43029+LA02+43040) due to the failure of 57604 at Penzance.
 01-08-09 47812 leads 47843 North through 40 Steps, Taunton on returning Compass Tours, 1Z43 from Penzance to Nantwich
01-08-09 47812 leads 47843 North through 40 Steps, Taunton on returning Compass Tours, 1Z43 from Penzance to Nantwich
 01-08-09 National Express 43317 leads 43307 North through 40 Steps, Taunton with the 1M90 Newquay - Manchester service for Cross Country
01-08-09 National Express 43317 leads 43307 North through 40 Steps, Taunton with the 1M90 Newquay - Manchester service for Cross Country
26-07-09 60163 'Tornado' departs from Taunton with the 1Z27 Bristol TM - Kingswear 'Torbay Express'
26-07-09 60163 'Tornado' departs from Taunton with the 1Z27 Bristol TM - Kingswear 'Torbay Express'
 27-06-09 37087 and 37194 return the Cornish Growler Tour North through Taunton at 40 Steps. The 1Z71 from Penzance - Birmingham International was operated by Spitfire Railtours
27-06-09 37087 and 37194 return the Cornish Growler Tour North through Taunton at 40 Steps. The 1Z71 from Penzance - Birmingham International was operated by Spitfire Railtours
 27-06-09 Due to the non avilible DB Shenker Class 37's 40145 was draughted in to work Pathfinder Railtours 'Cornish Explorer' charter from Portsmouth to Penzance. The 40 is seen making a lot of noise but making little ground passing Taunton
27-06-09 Due to the non avilible DB Shenker Class 37's 40145 was draughted in to work Pathfinder Railtours 'Cornish Explorer' charter from Portsmouth to Penzance. The 40 is seen making a lot of noise but making little ground passing Taunton
27-06-09 37194 and 37087 make a barnstorming run through Taunton hauling Spitfire Railtours 'Kernow Growler' railtour from Birmingham International to Penzance
27-06-09 37194 and 37087 make a barnstorming run through Taunton hauling Spitfire Railtours 'Kernow Growler' railtour from Birmingham International to Penzance
16-05-09 37401 and 37670 work Pathfinder Railtours 'Cornish Parker' away from a unsheduled stop at Taunton. The 1Z37 05:30 from Crewe to Parkandillak was held at Taunton due to an incident in Fairwater Yard involving the Police Armed Response Unit and a Woman with a Gun!. In an ironic twist of fate, the stunning departure would have never been seen at Taunton as the tour was not booked to stop!
16-05-09 37401 and 37670 work Pathfinder Railtours 'Cornish Parker' away from a unsheduled stop at Taunton. The 1Z37 05:30 from Crewe to Parkandillak was held at Taunton due to an incident in Fairwater Yard involving the Police Armed Response Unit and a Woman with a Gun!. In an ironic twist of fate, the stunning departure would have never been seen at Taunton as the tour was not booked to stop!
22-02-09 60011 makes perhaps it's last visit to Taunton during it's lifetime. The Mainline Freight liveried loco passes 40 Steps haulng the 6W43 0958 Exeter St Thomas to Westbury engineers
22-02-09 60011 makes perhaps it's last visit to Taunton during it's lifetime. The Mainline Freight liveried loco passes 40 Steps haulng the 6W43 0958 Exeter St Thomas to Westbury engineers
 22-01-09 60049 makes a rare appearance working the 6W42 0900 Exeter St Thomas to Westbury engineers
22-01-09 60049 makes a rare appearance working the 6W42 0900 Exeter St Thomas to Westbury engineers
 06-02-09 158763 and 153329 change direction at 40 Steps having arrived from Cardiff, while adjacent 66621 shunts portions of the HOBC set which had just arrived from Westbury
06-02-09 158763 and 153329 change direction at 40 Steps having arrived from Cardiff, while adjacent 66621 shunts portions of the HOBC set which had just arrived from Westbury
06-02-09 220032 departs Taunton on time with a Cross Country service bound for Plymouth after very heavy overnight snow
06-02-09 220032 departs Taunton on time with a Cross Country service bound for Plymouth after very heavy overnight snow
 06-02-09 221137 works North through 40 Stpes passing Network Rail tampers DR77903 and DR73114
06-02-09 221137 works North through 40 Stpes passing Network Rail tampers DR77903 and DR73114
 06-12-08 6024 'King Edward 1st' makes a spectacular departure from Taunton with 'The Yuletide Torbay Express' charter. Sadly the locomotive failed on the return run at Exeter resulting in it being towed to Taunton by EWS 67002. The King was then removed from the tour and stabled in Platform 6 while the Class 67 returned the charter to Bristol empty stock
06-12-08 6024 'King Edward 1st' makes a spectacular departure from Taunton with 'The Yuletide Torbay Express' charter. Sadly the locomotive failed on the return run at Exeter resulting in it being towed to Taunton by EWS 67002. The King was then removed from the tour and stabled in Platform 6 while the Class 67 returned the charter to Bristol empty stock
 06-12-08 6024 'King Edward 1st' makes a spectacular departure from Taunton with 'The Yuletide Torbay Express' charter. Sadly the locomotive failed on the return run at Exeter resulting in it being towed to Taunton by EWS 67002. The King was then removed from the tour and stabled in Platform 6 while the Class 67 returned the charter to Bristol empty stock
06-12-08 6024 'King Edward 1st' makes a spectacular departure from Taunton with 'The Yuletide Torbay Express' charter. Sadly the locomotive failed on the return run at Exeter resulting in it being towed to Taunton by EWS 67002. The King was then removed from the tour and stabled in Platform 6 while the Class 67 returned the charter to Bristol empty stock
06-12-08 221124 arrivses into Taunton with a Penzance - Manchester service
06-12-08 221124 arrivses into Taunton with a Penzance - Manchester service
 16-11-08 66170 passes through 40 Steps the 6W45 Tiverton Parkway - Westbury empty ballast.
16-11-08 66170 passes through 40 Steps the 6W45 Tiverton Parkway - Westbury empty ballast.
 16-11-08 66005 passes 40 Steps hauling the 6W46 Tiverton Parkway - Westbury conveying various engineering wagons from the Tiverton Parkway track replacment.
16-11-08 66005 passes 40 Steps hauling the 6W46 Tiverton Parkway - Westbury conveying various engineering wagons from the Tiverton Parkway track replacment.
 16-11-08 220020 and 220009 run back into Platform 5 at Taunton. The service had terminated at Taunton due to an engineering blockade at Tiverton Parkway. The sets reversed at Taunton
16-11-08 220020 and 220009 run back into Platform 5 at Taunton. The service had terminated at Taunton due to an engineering blockade at Tiverton Parkway. The sets reversed at Taunton
16-11-08 66597 waits to depart Fairwater Yard with the 0Y12 14:00 Westbury - Kingsland Road, while 220020 nd 220009 depart Taunton to run round and enter Platform 5.
16-11-08 66597 waits to depart Fairwater Yard with the 0Y12 14:00 Westbury - Kingsland Road, while 220020 nd 220009 depart Taunton to run round and enter Platform 5.
 21-09-08 59004 makes a rare appearance at Taunton with the 6W48 08:25 Tavistock Jn - Westbury returning with a rake of Network Rail Autoballasters
21-09-08 59004 makes a rare appearance at Taunton with the 6W48 08:25 Tavistock Jn - Westbury returning with a rake of Network Rail Autoballasters
30-08-08 47773 and 33025 head the 'Vintage Trains' Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta south from Tyseley to Kingswear. The train is seen departing Taunton after it's booked pathing stop
30-08-08 47773 and 33025 head the 'Vintage Trains' Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta south from Tyseley to Kingswear. The train is seen departing Taunton after it's booked pathing stop
 30-08-08 D1015 'Western Champion' heads South from Bristol TM to Kingswear with the 1Z23 'The Dartmouth Arrow' running at D1005 'Western Venturer' on one side the locomotive makes an impressive sight departing South
30-08-08 D1015 'Western Champion' heads South from Bristol TM to Kingswear with the 1Z23 'The Dartmouth Arrow' running at D1005 'Western Venturer' on one side the locomotive makes an impressive sight departing South
30-08-08 43317 leads 43053 South through Taunton with the 1V29 Manchester - Newquay 'Cross Country' service. the National Express HST was on hire to Cross Country for the Summer Services and is seen at 40Steps passing D1015 in Platform 2
30-08-08 43317 leads 43053 South through Taunton with the 1V29 Manchester - Newquay 'Cross Country' service. the National Express HST was on hire to Cross Country for the Summer Services and is seen at 40Steps passing D1015 in Platform 2
 10-08-08 43007 and 43104 roll into Taunton forming the 9S66 10:25 Plymouth - Edinburgh, Cross Country Trains service. The two powercars are the only two remaining Valenta powercars working for Cross Country
10-08-08 43007 and 43104 roll into Taunton forming the 9S66 10:25 Plymouth - Edinburgh, Cross Country Trains service. The two powercars are the only two remaining Valenta powercars working for Cross Country
 30-07-08 31233 heads into Taunton pushing the 4Z08 Exeter Riverside - Bristol Barton Hill test train for Network Rail
30-07-08 31233 heads into Taunton pushing the 4Z08 Exeter Riverside - Bristol Barton Hill test train for Network Rail
 30-07-08 DBSO 9703 arrives into Taunton with the 4Z08 Exeter Riverside - Bristol Barton Hill test train, with 31233 providing power from the rear
30-07-08 DBSO 9703 arrives into Taunton with the 4Z08 Exeter Riverside - Bristol Barton Hill test train, with 31233 providing power from the rear
30-07-08 66548 catches the glint from the sun as it heads South at 40 Steps with the 6C17 18:20 Westbury Cement - Moorswater servide
30-07-08 66548 catches the glint from the sun as it heads South at 40 Steps with the 6C17 18:20 Westbury Cement - Moorswater servide
 05-07-08 47832 leads 'The Stobart Pullman' South through Taunton with the 1Z27 from London Paddington to Paignton. 47712 was on the rear of the train which was reported as running half empty! Obviously the Credit Crunch is not allowing such extravagance for weekend trips!
05-07-08 47832 leads 'The Stobart Pullman' South through Taunton with the 1Z27 from London Paddington to Paignton. 47712 was on the rear of the train which was reported as running half empty! Obviously the Credit Crunch is not allowing such extravagance for weekend trips!
 21-06-08 47712 brings up the rear of the Stobart Pullman heading back to Northampton from Minehead
21-06-08 47712 brings up the rear of the Stobart Pullman heading back to Northampton from Minehead
 47832 now carries full Stobart Branding, it's seen here hauling the return leg of the Stobart Pullman as the 1Z65 Minehead - Northampton. 47712 was on the rear
47832 now carries full Stobart Branding, it's seen here hauling the return leg of the Stobart Pullman as the 1Z65 Minehead - Northampton. 47712 was on the rear
21-06-08 37423 and 37606 storm through Taunton at speen working the return Spitfire Railtours 'Paignton Pudden' Railtour from Paignton to Crewe
21-06-08 37423 and 37606 storm through Taunton at speen working the return Spitfire Railtours 'Paignton Pudden' Railtour from Paignton to Crewe
 21-06-08 142030 makes a rare foray down the Relief Line at Taunton working an ECS move from Reading Depot to Exeter Donkey Sanctury having has it's fuel tank replaced.
21-06-08 142030 makes a rare foray down the Relief Line at Taunton working an ECS move from Reading Depot to Exeter Donkey Sanctury having has it's fuel tank replaced.
 21-06-08 66625 powers away from Taunton with the 6Z66 Reading West Yard - Hackney Yard stone empties
21-06-08 66625 powers away from Taunton with the 6Z66 Reading West Yard - Hackney Yard stone empties
 13-04-08 67024 rolls through 40 Steps with the 1Z72 Truro - London Victoria 'VSOE' heading back to the Capital after it's annual weekend visit to the South West
13-04-08 67024 rolls through 40 Steps with the 1Z72 Truro - London Victoria 'VSOE' heading back to the Capital after it's annual weekend visit to the South West
13-04-08 59004 beings up the rear departing from Fairwater Yard having arrived to change direction working the 6W45 1339 Castle Cary to Westbury via Taunton
13-04-08 59004 beings up the rear departing from Fairwater Yard having arrived to change direction working the 6W45 1339 Castle Cary to Westbury via Taunton
13-04-08 59104 deaprts from Fairwater Yard having arrived to change direction working the 6W45 1339 Castle Cary to Westbury via Taunton
13-04-08 59104 deaprts from Fairwater Yard having arrived to change direction working the 6W45 1339 Castle Cary to Westbury via Taunton
13-04-08 The New Cross Country livery is getting more common having been applied to quite a few of the Voyager fleet. 220006 departs from Taunton working South
13-04-08 The New Cross Country livery is getting more common having been applied to quite a few of the Voyager fleet. 220006 departs from Taunton working South
13-04-08 A rare appearance of a Class 142 at Taunton. 142067 leads 143621 at speed working the 5Z76 St Phillips Marsh - Laira through 40 Steps
13-04-08 A rare appearance of a Class 142 at Taunton. 142067 leads 143621 at speed working the 5Z76 St Phillips Marsh - Laira through 40 Steps
13-04-08 A rare appearance of a Class 142 at Taunton. 142067 leads 143621 at speed working the 5Z76 St Phillips Marsh - Laira through 40 Steps
13-04-08 A rare appearance of a Class 142 at Taunton. 142067 leads 143621 at speed working the 5Z76 St Phillips Marsh - Laira through 40 Steps
13-04-08 150231 sporting Arriva Trains livery (but on hire to FGW) stands at 40 Steps ready to work back into Taunton Station having arrived with a service from Cardiff
13-04-08 150231 sporting Arriva Trains livery (but on hire to FGW) stands at 40 Steps ready to work back into Taunton Station having arrived with a service from Cardiff
 13-04-08 43122 leads 43189 North through 40 Steps with darkening skies above heading for London Paddington
13-04-08 43122 leads 43189 North through 40 Steps with darkening skies above heading for London Paddington
13-04-08 A rare photo ineed, it's not often you find Taunton's Platfroms all full at the same time!
13-04-08 A rare photo ineed, it's not often you find Taunton's Platfroms all full at the same time!
13-04-08 59204 runs around the 6W43 Castle Cary - Westbury engineers at 40 Steps before heading back to Westbury with it's train of loaded spoil wagons
13-04-08 59204 runs around the 6W43 Castle Cary - Westbury engineers at 40 Steps before heading back to Westbury with it's train of loaded spoil wagons
 05-04-08 D1015 Western Champion heads the 1Z52 07:12 London Paddington - Penzance 'The Royal Duchy' South through Taunton running 5 early passing through the platforms at full line speed. The locomotive was carrying D1068 'Western Reliance' plates on the side nearest the camera
05-04-08 D1015 Western Champion heads the 1Z52 07:12 London Paddington - Penzance 'The Royal Duchy' South through Taunton running 5 early passing through the platforms at full line speed. The locomotive was carrying D1068 'Western Reliance' plates on the side nearest the camera
 30-03-08 47828 accelerates North with Lairas Ex LA79 MML set returning it to Doncaster as the 5Z75 15:30 from Laira
30-03-08 47828 accelerates North with Lairas Ex LA79 MML set returning it to Doncaster as the 5Z75 15:30 from Laira
 30-03-08 43016 departs with 43185 trailing on the late running 14:57 Paddington - Penzance while 43168 and 43134 are visable in Platform 5 at Taunton
30-03-08 43016 departs with 43185 trailing on the late running 14:57 Paddington - Penzance while 43168 and 43134 are visable in Platform 5 at Taunton
30-03-08 43134 (Ex County of Somerset) arrives into Taunton with 43168 trailing with the Northbound 15:05 Plymouth - Paddington
30-03-08 43134 (Ex County of Somerset) arrives into Taunton with 43168 trailing with the Northbound 15:05 Plymouth - Paddington
23-03-08 43122 leads 43189 into Taunton with the 09:50 Plymouth - Paddington. Adjacent the relief line is being upgraded by Network Rail
23-03-08 43122 leads 43189 into Taunton with the 09:50 Plymouth - Paddington. Adjacent the relief line is being upgraded by Network Rail
 23-03-08 43185 trails away from Taunton with 43196 leading the 08:57 Paddington - Penzance. Adjacent Network Rail operatives cut the rail heads to align the track
23-03-08 43185 trails away from Taunton with 43196 leading the 08:57 Paddington - Penzance. Adjacent Network Rail operatives cut the rail heads to align the track
 23-03-08 43196 leads 43185 down the correct track with the 08:57 Paddington - Penzance. While 221117 works North on an Exeter - Newcastle Cross Country service
23-03-08 43196 leads 43185 down the correct track with the 08:57 Paddington - Penzance. While 221117 works North on an Exeter - Newcastle Cross Country service
13-03-8 221117 arrives into Taunton adjacent to the engineering works being carried out on the 'relief' line with an Exeter - Newcastle Cross Country service
13-03-8 221117 arrives into Taunton adjacent to the engineering works being carried out on the 'relief' line with an Exeter - Newcastle Cross Country service
 22-03-08 On Saturday 22nd Network Rail began their upgrade of the 'relief' line at Taunton. During a night engineering session 43063 passes 40 Steps with 43181 leading a late running Paddington - Penzance service past the adjacent works
22-03-08 On Saturday 22nd Network Rail began their upgrade of the 'relief' line at Taunton. During a night engineering session 43063 passes 40 Steps with 43181 leading a late running Paddington - Penzance service past the adjacent works
 22-03-08 On Saturday 22nd Network Rail began their upgrade of the 'relief' line at Taunton. During a night engineering session 43063 passes 40 Steps with 43181 leading a late running Paddington - Penzance service past the adjacent works
22-03-08 On Saturday 22nd Network Rail began their upgrade of the 'relief' line at Taunton. During a night engineering session 43063 passes 40 Steps with 43181 leading a late running Paddington - Penzance service past the adjacent works
 22-03-08 On Saturday 22nd Network Rail began their upgrade of the 'relief' line at Taunton. During a night engineering session a Cross Country Voyager service past the adjacent works
22-03-08 On Saturday 22nd Network Rail began their upgrade of the 'relief' line at Taunton. During a night engineering session a Cross Country Voyager service past the adjacent works
10-02-08 43030 paases with 43144 working a Northbound passenger service to London Paddington, while 66530 shunts 6Y33 on the Fairwater Yard headshunt
10-02-08 43030 paases with 43144 working a Northbound passenger service to London Paddington, while 66530 shunts 6Y33 on the Fairwater Yard headshunt
 31-01-08 DRS 66425 is seen on the Fairwater Headshunt awaiting the arrival of the HOBC to shunt it away into the Yard. The loco was hired to Freightliner Heavy Haul to cover for a shortage of locomotives. It visited Taunton for two days before returning to Crewe on the Monday morning
31-01-08 DRS 66425 is seen on the Fairwater Headshunt awaiting the arrival of the HOBC to shunt it away into the Yard. The loco was hired to Freightliner Heavy Haul to cover for a shortage of locomotives. It visited Taunton for two days before returning to Crewe on the Monday morning
 31-01-08 DRS 66425 is seen on the Fairwater Headshunt awaiting the arrival of the HOBC to shunt it away into the Yard. The loco was hired to Freightliner Heavy Haul to cover for a shortage of locomotives. It visited Taunton for two days before returning to Crewe on the Monday morning
31-01-08 DRS 66425 is seen on the Fairwater Headshunt awaiting the arrival of the HOBC to shunt it away into the Yard. The loco was hired to Freightliner Heavy Haul to cover for a shortage of locomotives. It visited Taunton for two days before returning to Crewe on the Monday morning
 19-10-07 43023 leads 43188 South from Taunton with FGW set LA79 working the 14:05 Paddington
19-10-07 43023 leads 43188 South from Taunton with FGW set LA79 working the 14:05 Paddington
19-10-07 220019 departs Taunto devoid of it's Virgin Trains branding ready for the take over by Arriva Cross Country in November
19-10-07 220019 departs Taunto devoid of it's Virgin Trains branding ready for the take over by Arriva Cross Country in November
 19-10-07 180104 works an Exeter - Paddington service through 40 Steps preparing to stop at Taunton
19-10-07 180104 works an Exeter - Paddington service through 40 Steps preparing to stop at Taunton
19-10-07 66725 passes 40 Steps, Taunton with the 5Z90 Laira - Illford stock move, taking more Mk3 coaching stock for refurbishment
19-10-07 66725 passes 40 Steps, Taunton with the 5Z90 Laira - Illford stock move, taking more Mk3 coaching stock for refurbishment
30-09-07 221138 departs Taunton heading for Plymouth
30-09-07 221138 departs Taunton heading for Plymouth
30-09-07 31454 leads 31128 with a 10 coach rake of Mk2 coaches working the 5Z92 Minehead - Yeovil Jn. 31452 was on the rear, the stock was clearing out from the WSR after working the summer season of Butlins Express and the previous days charter to Canterbury
30-09-07 31454 leads 31128 with a 10 coach rake of Mk2 coaches working the 5Z92 Minehead - Yeovil Jn. 31452 was on the rear, the stock was clearing out from the WSR after working the summer season of Butlins Express and the previous days charter to Canterbury
30-09-07 221138 arrives into Taunton working North, devoid of branding ready for the takeover by Arriva in November
30-09-07 221138 arrives into Taunton working North, devoid of branding ready for the takeover by Arriva in November
30-09-07 Valenta powered 43134 leads 43023 North through Taunton to London Paddington
30-09-07 Valenta powered 43134 leads 43023 North through Taunton to London Paddington
09-09-07 34067 'Tangmere' pulls away from Taunton working the 1Z27 Bristol TM - Kingswear 'Torbay Express'
09-09-07 34067 'Tangmere' pulls away from Taunton working the 1Z27 Bristol TM - Kingswear 'Torbay Express'
18-07-07 66625 departs Fairwater Yard working the 0Y27 Fairwater Yard - Thingley Jn while the HOBC is shunted on the Fairwater Yard Headshunt
18-07-07 66625 departs Fairwater Yard working the 0Y27 Fairwater Yard - Thingley Jn while the HOBC is shunted on the Fairwater Yard Headshunt
 18-07-07 50049 'Defiance' returns the 1Z95 Minehead - London Victoria charter back to the Capital. Running 20 minutes late the loco works past 40 Steps
18-07-07 50049 'Defiance' returns the 1Z95 Minehead - London Victoria charter back to the Capital. Running 20 minutes late the loco works past 40 Steps
18-07-07 As 66623 shunts wagons from the HOBC on the Fairwater Yard Headshunt 50049 'Defiance' passes with the 1Z95 Minehead - London Victoria railtour passing under Staplegrove Road Bridge
18-07-07 As 66623 shunts wagons from the HOBC on the Fairwater Yard Headshunt 50049 'Defiance' passes with the 1Z95 Minehead - London Victoria railtour passing under Staplegrove Road Bridge
26-05-07 Ex MML Powercars 43057+43051 work the 1E46 10:32 Paington - Newcastle service for Virgin Trains through 40 Steps
26-05-07 Ex MML Powercars 43057+43051 work the 1E46 10:32 Paington - Newcastle service for Virgin Trains through 40 Steps
26-05-07 43020 leads 43145 with a full FGW Old Style rake into Taunton working to London Paddington
26-05-07 43020 leads 43145 with a full FGW Old Style rake into Taunton working to London Paddington
26-05-07 43083 and 43046 work the 1V29 07:30 Manchester - Newquay Summer Saturday service for Virgin Trains South through 40 Steps passing a FGW Service heading for London Paddington
26-05-07 43083 and 43046 work the 1V29 07:30 Manchester - Newquay Summer Saturday service for Virgin Trains South through 40 Steps passing a FGW Service heading for London Paddington
26-0507 43083 and 43046 work the 1V29 07:30 Mnachester - Paignton service for Virgin Trains through Taunton
26-0507 43083 and 43046 work the 1V29 07:30 Mnachester - Paignton service for Virgin Trains through Taunton
26-05-07 43025 leads a full 'refreshed' rake of FGW Mk3 coaches into Taunton heading for London Paddington
26-05-07 43025 leads a full 'refreshed' rake of FGW Mk3 coaches into Taunton heading for London Paddington
26-0507 43132 and 43158 depart Taunton for Plymouth with two orginal 'Dynamic Lines' rebranded coaches in it's consist
26-0507 43132 and 43158 depart Taunton for Plymouth with two orginal 'Dynamic Lines' rebranded coaches in it's consist
 16-04-07 66169 departs Fairwater Yard having just exchanged crews with the 0C89 (66142) heading South. 66169 was working the 6B99 13:01 St Blazey - Cardiff Tidal scrap
16-04-07 66169 departs Fairwater Yard having just exchanged crews with the 0C89 (66142) heading South. 66169 was working the 6B99 13:01 St Blazey - Cardiff Tidal scrap
 16-04-07 66623 operated by Freightliner Heavy Haul but painted in 'Bardon' colours arrives into Fairwater Yard from Westbury. The loco spent a short spell in the tamper sidings awaiting access to the conjested yard
16-04-07 66623 operated by Freightliner Heavy Haul but painted in 'Bardon' colours arrives into Fairwater Yard from Westbury. The loco spent a short spell in the tamper sidings awaiting access to the conjested yard
16-04-07 66623 operated by Freightliner Heavy Haul but painted in 'Bardon' colours arrives into Fairwater Yard from Westbury. The loco spent a short spell in the tamper sidings awaiting access to the conjested yard
16-04-07 66623 operated by Freightliner Heavy Haul but painted in 'Bardon' colours arrives into Fairwater Yard from Westbury. The loco spent a short spell in the tamper sidings awaiting access to the conjested yard
31-03-07 67020 works the 1Z27 06:00 Eastleigh - Minehead charter onto the down relief at Taunton ready to access the West Somerset Railway. At Minehead the tour wuld be hauled back to Eastleigh via Bristol and Bath by Steam Locomotive 850 'Lord Nelson'
31-03-07 67020 works the 1Z27 06:00 Eastleigh - Minehead charter onto the down relief at Taunton ready to access the West Somerset Railway. At Minehead the tour wuld be hauled back to Eastleigh via Bristol and Bath by Steam Locomotive 850 'Lord Nelson'
 31-03-07 6024 'King Edward 1st' and 5051 'Earl Bathurst' make a storming assault of Taunton passing through non stop. Sadly the wind played havoc with the smoke. The 1Z52 06:00 from Birmingham International - Penzance handed back to diesel power at Penzance
31-03-07 6024 'King Edward 1st' and 5051 'Earl Bathurst' make a storming assault of Taunton passing through non stop. Sadly the wind played havoc with the smoke. The 1Z52 06:00 from Birmingham International - Penzance handed back to diesel power at Penzance
 31-03-07 6024 'King Edward 1st' and 5051 'Earl Bathurst' make a storming assault of Taunton passing through non stop. Sadly the wind played havoc with the smoke. The 1Z52 06:00 from Birmingham International - Penzance handed back to diesel power at Penzance
31-03-07 6024 'King Edward 1st' and 5051 'Earl Bathurst' make a storming assault of Taunton passing through non stop. Sadly the wind played havoc with the smoke. The 1Z52 06:00 from Birmingham International - Penzance handed back to diesel power at Penzance
31-03-07 57601 leads 47854 through Taunton working the 0Z53 08:30 Bristol Parkway - Penzance. The locos has worked the 1Z52 06:00 from Birmingham International before handing over to Steam Power in the shape of King Edward 1st, and Earl Bathurst for the run to Penzance
31-03-07 57601 leads 47854 through Taunton working the 0Z53 08:30 Bristol Parkway - Penzance. The locos has worked the 1Z52 06:00 from Birmingham International before handing over to Steam Power in the shape of King Edward 1st, and Earl Bathurst for the run to Penzance
07-10-06 6201 departs Taunton with the 1Z27 charter to Plymouth while 158747 waits access to Platform 2 working the WSR Shuttles to and from Bishops Lydeard
07-10-06 6201 departs Taunton with the 1Z27 charter to Plymouth while 158747 waits access to Platform 2 working the WSR Shuttles to and from Bishops Lydeard
 07-10-06 6201 'Princess Elizabeth' departs Taunton with a fine head of Steam heading South with the 1Z27 from Taunton - Plymouth
07-10-06 6201 'Princess Elizabeth' departs Taunton with a fine head of Steam heading South with the 1Z27 from Taunton - Plymouth
 07-10-06 In connection with the West Somerset Railway Steam Gala, 158747 was used by Firstgroup on shuttles to and from Taunton Station to Bishops Lydeard. The colourful unit can be seen working the 09:05 Bishops Lyd - Taunton past 40 Steps
07-10-06 In connection with the West Somerset Railway Steam Gala, 158747 was used by Firstgroup on shuttles to and from Taunton Station to Bishops Lydeard. The colourful unit can be seen working the 09:05 Bishops Lyd - Taunton past 40 Steps
 07-10-06 47851 does it's best to complete with 6201 'Princess Elizabeth'. The loco had worked the 1Z27 Paddington - Taunton charter to allow 6201 to take the tour South from Taunton. 47826 was also on the rear of the train, this was removed and parked in Platform 6 at Taunton for the day
07-10-06 47851 does it's best to complete with 6201 'Princess Elizabeth'. The loco had worked the 1Z27 Paddington - Taunton charter to allow 6201 to take the tour South from Taunton. 47826 was also on the rear of the train, this was removed and parked in Platform 6 at Taunton for the day
07-10-06 43143 passes 6201 'Princess Elizabeth'. The two speed machines of their time make a superb sight at 40 Steps
07-10-06 43143 passes 6201 'Princess Elizabeth'. The two speed machines of their time make a superb sight at 40 Steps
 07-10-06 180111 passes 40 Steps working South to Exeter from London Paddington
07-10-06 180111 passes 40 Steps working South to Exeter from London Paddington
07-10-06 6201 poses at 40 Steps in a breif glimpse of good light before working the 1Z27 charter South from Taunton
07-10-06 6201 poses at 40 Steps in a breif glimpse of good light before working the 1Z27 charter South from Taunton
07-10-06 31452 leads 31545 on a FM Rail 'Intercity Merrymaker' the tour had originated from Barking and was heading to Minehead for the day. The 1Z93 Barking - Minehead is seen passing 40 Steps
07-10-06 31452 leads 31545 on a FM Rail 'Intercity Merrymaker' the tour had originated from Barking and was heading to Minehead for the day. The 1Z93 Barking - Minehead is seen passing 40 Steps
07-10-06 158747 departs Taunton with the WSR Shuttle service working the 09:30 Taunton - Bishops Lydeard. Note the addition of the 'Wessex Trains' headboard.....a company which no longer exisits!
07-10-06 158747 departs Taunton with the WSR Shuttle service working the 09:30 Taunton - Bishops Lydeard. Note the addition of the 'Wessex Trains' headboard.....a company which no longer exisits!
 07-10-06 MTU fitted 43092 passes 40 Steps leading 43156 on a Northbound service to London Paddington
07-10-06 MTU fitted 43092 passes 40 Steps leading 43156 on a Northbound service to London Paddington
30-07-06 66142 passes 40 Steps on the approch to Taunton working the 6W13 St Blazey - Westbury empty long welded rail train
30-07-06 66142 passes 40 Steps on the approch to Taunton working the 6W13 St Blazey - Westbury empty long welded rail train
 30-07-06 6024 departs Taunton in style working The Torbay Express hauling the 1Z27 Bristol TM - Kingswear
30-07-06 6024 departs Taunton in style working The Torbay Express hauling the 1Z27 Bristol TM - Kingswear
A Black and White version:30-07-06 6024 departs Taunton in style working The Torbay Express hauling the 1Z27 Bristol TM - Kingswear
A Black and White version:30-07-06 6024 departs Taunton in style working The Torbay Express hauling the 1Z27 Bristol TM - Kingswear
16-07-06 6024 'King Edward 1st' arrives back into Taunton with the 1Z28 Kingswear - Bristol TM 'Torbay Express'
16-07-06 6024 'King Edward 1st' arrives back into Taunton with the 1Z28 Kingswear - Bristol TM 'Torbay Express'
16-07-06 a UID Voyager arrives in Taunton and is seen passing 40 Steps on route North
16-07-06 a UID Voyager arrives in Taunton and is seen passing 40 Steps on route North
 02-06-06 66611 is seen passing 40 Steps with the 6M37 Moorswater - Earles empty cement PCA tanks running nearly two hours early!
02-06-06 66611 is seen passing 40 Steps with the 6M37 Moorswater - Earles empty cement PCA tanks running nearly two hours early!
05-02-06 66124 is seen arriving onto the down relief under 40 Steps with the 6W19 13:53 Westbury - Taunton 'Autoballaster'
05-02-06 66124 is seen arriving onto the down relief under 40 Steps with the 6W19 13:53 Westbury - Taunton 'Autoballaster'
 05-02-06 59101 in Hanson Livery is seen passing 40 Steps having just departed an engineering blockade at Whiteball Tunnel. The working is the late running 6W15 08:00 Cogload Jn - Westbury.
05-02-06 59101 in Hanson Livery is seen passing 40 Steps having just departed an engineering blockade at Whiteball Tunnel. The working is the late running 6W15 08:00 Cogload Jn - Westbury.
 15-01-06 66100 is seen on a Top and Tail engineers train with 66139 (Out of Sight) using the Fairwater Yard head shunt (Ex Taunton Station Avoider). Parked outside the Royal Mail sorting office it's thought this is the furthest any train has travelled up the line in many years!
15-01-06 66100 is seen on a Top and Tail engineers train with 66139 (Out of Sight) using the Fairwater Yard head shunt (Ex Taunton Station Avoider). Parked outside the Royal Mail sorting office it's thought this is the furthest any train has travelled up the line in many years!
15-01-06 66100 is seen on a Top and Tail engineers train with 66139 (Out of Sight) using the Fairwater Yard head shunt (Ex Taunton Station Avoider). Parked outside the Royal Mail sorting office it's thought this is the furthest any train has travelled up the line in many years!
15-01-06 66100 is seen on a Top and Tail engineers train with 66139 (Out of Sight) using the Fairwater Yard head shunt (Ex Taunton Station Avoider). Parked outside the Royal Mail sorting office it's thought this is the furthest any train has travelled up the line in many years!
01-10-05 60013 'Robert Boyle' arrives into Fairwater Yard with 66082 on the rear of it's train working the 6W05 10:15 Westbury - North Somerset Jn via Taunton engineers train
01-10-05 60013 'Robert Boyle' arrives into Fairwater Yard with 66082 on the rear of it's train working the 6W05 10:15 Westbury - North Somerset Jn via Taunton engineers train
01-10-05 60009 'Union of South Africa' belts through Taunton with the 1Z49 Norhtmapton - Kingswear charter, 50031+50049 would later return the tour north while the Steam loco remained on the P&DSR
01-10-05 60009 'Union of South Africa' belts through Taunton with the 1Z49 Norhtmapton - Kingswear charter, 50031+50049 would later return the tour north while the Steam loco remained on the P&DSR
 01-10-05 50031 leads 50049 through 40 Steps with the 0Z29 Bristol TM - Kingswear. They would layer work back with the diesel leg of the 1Z30 Kingswear - Nortampton Tour. (The downward leg of which through Taunton was hauled by 60009 'Union of South Aftrica')
01-10-05 50031 leads 50049 through 40 Steps with the 0Z29 Bristol TM - Kingswear. They would layer work back with the diesel leg of the 1Z30 Kingswear - Nortampton Tour. (The downward leg of which through Taunton was hauled by 60009 'Union of South Aftrica')
 01-10-05 47316 and 47714 from Cotswold Rail pass Taunton at speed working a Charter from Codsall to Penzance. Note the 'GWOT ON TOUR' Headboard!
01-10-05 47316 and 47714 from Cotswold Rail pass Taunton at speed working a Charter from Codsall to Penzance. Note the 'GWOT ON TOUR' Headboard!
01-10-05 and some would say a lucky shot from 40 Steps?!
01-10-05 and some would say a lucky shot from 40 Steps?!
 01-10-05 60062 departs Fairwater Yard with the 6W04 08:15 Westbury - North Somerset Jn via Taunton engineers with 60058 on the rear
01-10-05 60062 departs Fairwater Yard with the 6W04 08:15 Westbury - North Somerset Jn via Taunton engineers with 60058 on the rear
 01-10-05 67016 passes with the 1Z49 Tonbridge - Par 'Eden Flyer' run by Past Time Rail
01-10-05 67016 passes with the 1Z49 Tonbridge - Par 'Eden Flyer' run by Past Time Rail
01-10-05 60058 and 60062 arrive in T&T formation into Fairwatr Yard for a change of direction with the 6W04 08:15 Westbury - North Somerset Jn via Taunton
01-10-05 60058 and 60062 arrive in T&T formation into Fairwatr Yard for a change of direction with the 6W04 08:15 Westbury - North Somerset Jn via Taunton
27-02-05 66114 departs Taunton with a 1000 ton train of spoil in tow!
27-02-05 66114 departs Taunton with a 1000 ton train of spoil in tow!
 20-02-05 66210+66140 depart Taunton in multiple on the 6W31 Taunton - Exeter engineers
20-02-05 66210+66140 depart Taunton in multiple on the 6W31 Taunton - Exeter engineers
 20-02-05 221132 arrives at Taunton with a South West shuttle due to an Engineering blockade to the North of Taunton
20-02-05 221132 arrives at Taunton with a South West shuttle due to an Engineering blockade to the North of Taunton
 20-02-05 Ex Scotrail 150283 departs Taunton with the 11:30 to Exeter. This Ex Scottish Unit is now operated by Wessex Trains
20-02-05 Ex Scotrail 150283 departs Taunton with the 11:30 to Exeter. This Ex Scottish Unit is now operated by Wessex Trains
20-02-05 60001 departs Taunton with a loaded spoil train heading for Exeter
20-02-05 60001 departs Taunton with a loaded spoil train heading for Exeter
 24-10-04 and a Class 59/2 visited Fariwater Yard working the 6W23 North Somerset Jn - Westbury via Taunton! The rare sight of a 59/2 is captured at 40 Steps
24-10-04 and a Class 59/2 visited Fariwater Yard working the 6W23 North Somerset Jn - Westbury via Taunton! The rare sight of a 59/2 is captured at 40 Steps
 08-08-04 60009 'Union of South Africa' departs Taunton with one of the many 'Torbay Express' tours run during August 2004
08-08-04 60009 'Union of South Africa' departs Taunton with one of the many 'Torbay Express' tours run during August 2004
 17-04-04 37057+37047 round the curve and head back to Milton Keynes after a day out in Minehead!
17-04-04 37057+37047 round the curve and head back to Milton Keynes after a day out in Minehead!
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