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4th April 2026
With its incredibly faded front end, Class 70/8 No.70803 passes Cogload Junction on Easter Saturday, 4th April 2026, in top and tail formation with No.70802. The loco was running 37 minutes ahead of schedule, hauling 6F07 08:29 Westbury - Bruton via Bristol Temple Meads and Fairwater Yard. However, the train did not reach Fairwater, instead performing a change of direction using Platform 3 at Taunton Station.
(Photo: Brian Garrett)
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4th April 2026
Colas Rail Freight Class 70/8 locomotives No.70802 and No.70803 pass Cogload Junction in top and tail formation on Easter Saturday, 4th April 2026. The pair were operating 6F07 08:29 Westbury - Burton via Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton. The train consisted of new concrete sleepers and fresh ballast for the track relaying at the Bruton site.
(Photo: Brian Garrett)
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4th April 2026
Colas Rail Freight Class 70 locomotives No.70802 and No.70803 pass Wick to the east of Oath on Easter Saturday, 4th April 2026. The pair were delivering new concrete sleepers and fresh ballast to the work site near Bruton. The train operating as 6F07 08:29 Westbury - Bruton via Bristol and Taunton.
(Photo: Brian Kennedy)
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