The Belmond Brtiannic Explorer Gallery

Images of the Belmond Brtiannic Explorer. The Britannic Explorer's history is steeped in Irish heritage. Originally built in the 1980s as Mark 3 carriages for Irish Rail, these coaches were later acquired and transformed into the Belmond Grand Hibernian. From 2016 to 2019, the Grand Hibernian brought luxury rail travel to Ireland, offering tours of the country's stunning landscapes. Following its service in Ireland, the carriages were relocated to England and completely redesigned to become the Britannic Explorer set, to begin a new chapter of luxury journeys in Great Britain. GBRf operate the train on behalf of Belmond and is hauled by two Class 66 locomotives in ‘top and tail’ formation.

3rd July 2026 The Britannic Explorer charter arrived back onto the West Somerset Railway on Friday, 3rd July 2026. No. 66744 'Heart of Wales' and No. 66751 'Inspiration Delivered Hitachi Rail Europe' top and tailed 1V01 15:48 London Victoria - Bishops Lydeard luxury train. The train then continued through to Minehead with an evening break at Kerr Moor, pictured here catching the evening glint alongside the Bristol Channel at Blue Anchor. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

3rd July 2026 The Britannic Explorer charter arrived back onto the West Somerset Railway on Friday, 3rd July 2026. No. 66744 'Heart of Wales' and No. 66751 'Inspiration Delivered Hitachi Rail Europe' top and tailed 1V01 15:48 London Victoria - Bishops Lydeard luxury train. The train then continued through to Minehead with an evening break at Kerr Moor, pictured here departing from Williton heading for Doniford in the glorious evening light. - Image taken on a camera pole (Photo: Brian Garrett)

3rd July 2026 The Britannic Explorer charter arrives onto the West Somerset Railway passing Longlands Farm on Friday, 3rd July 2026. No. 66744 'Heart of Wales' and No. 66751 'Inspiration Delivered Hitachi Rail Europe' top and tailed 1V01 15:48 London Victoria - Bishops Lydeard luxury train. The Britannic continued through to Minehead with an evening break at Kerr Moor. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

3rd July 2026 The Britannic Explorer charter arrived back onto the West Somerset Railway on Friday, 3rd July 2026. No. 66744 'Heart of Wales' and No. 66751 'Inspiration Delivered Hitachi Rail Europe' top and tailed 1V01 15:48 London Victoria - Bishops Lydeard luxury train. The train then continued through to Minehead with an evening break at Kerr Moor, pictured here catching the evening glint alongside the Bristol Channel at Blue Anchor. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

3rd July 2026 The Britannic Explorer charter arrived back onto the West Somerset Railway on Friday, 3rd July 2026. No. 66744 'Heart of Wales' and No. 66751 'Inspiration Delivered Hitachi Rail Europe' top and tailed 1V01 15:48 London Victoria - Bishops Lydeard luxury train. The train then continued through to Minehead with an evening break at Kerr Moor. With the crew enjoying a much-needed cup of tea, the train is seen paused alongside the Bristol Channel for an evening pause while passengers on board take their evening dinner service. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

30th May 2026 Having arrived the previous night and recessed on the West Somerset Railway overnight, GBRf Class 66/7 No. 66744 'Heart of Wales' and No. 66748 'St Michaels Mount' (rear) pass Silk Mills/ Fairwater Yard on Saturday 29th May 2026. The locos were operating the Belmond Britannic Explorer luxury train as 1C02 09:00 Bishops Lydeard - Penzance via Taunton. Image taken on a camera pole. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

29th May 2026 Crossing the Somerset Levels on the 29th May 2026, GBRf Class 66/7 No. 66748 'St Michaels Mount' and No. 66744 'Heart of Wales' top and tail The Belmond Brittanic Explorer westbound. The pair were operating 1V01 15:48 London Victoria - Bishops Lydeard luxury train for a weekend visit to Somerset, Devon, and Cornwall. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

9th May 2026 GB Railfreight Class 66/7 No. 66744 'Heart of Wales' and No. 66748 'St Michaels Mount' head west at Bradford-on-Tone operating the ‘Britannic Explorer’ on Saturday 9th May 2026 running as the 1C02 09:05 Bishops Lydeard to Penzance. Day 2 of the four-day luxury land cruise and the third trip of the 2026 seasonal program. (Photo: S A Ginn)

2nd May 2026 After a short delay at Taunton, the Belmond Britannic Explorer luxury train departs from Taunton Station on the 2nd May 2026. No. 66744 'Heart of Wales' and No. 66748 'St Michaels Mount' double-headed the train south as 1C02 09:05 Bishops Lydeard - Penzance (via Taunton). (Photo: Brian Garrett)

2nd May 2026 Having arrived from London and stabled on the West Somerset Railway the previous night, the Britannic Explorer departed on Saturday, 2nd May 2026. No. 66744 'Heart of Wales' and No. 66748 'St Michaels Mount' operating in 'top and tail' formation arrive at Norton Fitzwarren while operating 1C02 09:05 Bishops Lydeard - Penzance via Taunton. (Photo: Phil Izzard)

1st May 2026 The latest Belmond Britannic Explorer luxury train visit crosses the Somerset Levels at Oath on 1st May 2026. Dedicated Britannic loco No. 66748 'St Michaels Mount' leads the 1V01 15:48 London Victoria to Bishops Lydeard with GB Railfreight No. 66744 'Heart of Wales' attached at the rear of the train. This was day 1 of the four-day luxury land cruise to the West Country. (Photo: S A Ginn)

1st May 2026 The Blemond Britannic Explorer luxury train is pictured passing Cogload Junction on the 1st May 2026. The GBRf-operated train was back in the southwest for a three-day visit over the Bank Holiday weekend. No. 66748 'St Michaels Mount' leads No. 66744 'Heart of Wales' in top and tail formation as 1V01 15:48 London Victoria - Bishops Lydeard, before making an evening run to Minehead. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

18th April 2026 The GB Railfreight-operated Belmond Britannic Explorer is pictured at Taunton on the 18th April 2026. No. 66748 'St Michaels Mount' (on the rear of the train) had arrived with No. 66742 'ABP Port of Immingham Centenary 1912-2012' operating as 1C02 09:05 Bishops Lydeard - Penzance. At Taunton, No. 66742 'ABP Port of Immingham Centenary 1912-2012' uncoupled to run around the train and head back south to Penzance in a double-headed formation. (Photo: Sally Carter)

18th April 2026 GB Railfreight locos No. 66742 'ABP Port of Immingham Centenary 1912-2012' and No. 66748 'St Michaels Mount' head west away from Taunton with the Belmond Britannic Explorer on Saturday, 18th April 2026. Day 2 of the luxury four-day tour is captured at Allerford running as the 1C02 09:05 Bishops Lydeard to Penzance via Taunton. (Photo: S A Ginn)

18th April 2026 Having changed direction at Taunton Station and performed a run-round of The Britannic Explorer Charter, the train then headed south to Cornwall. No. 66742 'ABP Port of Immingham Centenary 1912-2012' and No. 66748 'St Michaels Mount' approach Victory Crossing operating 1C02 09:05 Bishops Lydeard - Penzance. Image taken on a camera pole. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

18th April 2026 The Brittannic Explorer was back visiting the southwest on Saturday 18th April 2026. No. 66742 'ABP Port of Immingham Centenary 1912-2012' and No. 66748 'St Michaels Mount' 'top and tail' the Saturday leg of the luxury land cruise/ sleeper charter as 1C02 09:05 Bishops Lydeard - Penzance via Taunton. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

18th April 2026 The GBRf operated Belmond Britannic Explorer passes Allerford upon departing Taunton on the 18th April 2026. No. 66742 'ABP Port of Immingham Centenary 1912-2012' and No. 66748 'St Michaels Mount', the 1C02 09:05 Bishops Lydeard - Penzance luxury train. (Photo: Phil Izzard)

17th April 2026 The Belond Britannic Explorer was back in Taunton on the 17th April 2026. No. 66748 'St Michaels Mount' and No. 66742 'ABP Port of Immingham Centenary 1912-2012' operated in 'top and tail' formation arriving onto the West Somerset Railway during the early evening. No. 66748 'St Michaels Mount' is pictured leading 1V01 15:48 London Victoria - Bishops Lydeard with the luxury train. (Photo: Kian Westlake)

4th April 2026 Britannic Explorer - Car 99110 (Formerly 55 60 89-87 103-7 Kildare) - Observation Car and Bar Car captured at 40 Steps on the rear of the train heading south to Cornwall. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

4th April 2026 First west country Britannic Explorer of the 2026 season is pictured descending from Whiteball Summit on Easter Saturday, 4th April 2026. Following on from an overnight stop on the West Somerset Railway, GB Railfreight Class 66 No. 66744 'Heart of Wales' and No. 66748 'St Michaels Mount' double-headed the westbound 1C02 09:05 Bishops Lydeard to Penzance via Taunton on Day 2 of the four-day luxury rail tour. (Photo: S A Ginn)

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