1st May 2026 Shortly after, clouds had consumed the evening light at Cogload Junction on Friday, 1st May 2026. The Network Rail New Measurement Train, formed of No. 43013 'Mark Carne CBE' and No. 43014 'The Railway Observer' were operating 1Z18 15:39 Paington - Taunton via Bristol East Junction. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

1st May 2026 The NMT (New Measurement Train) formed with Class 43 power cars No. 43013 'Mark Carne CBE' and No. 43014 'The Railway Observer' head north at Banklands while working 1Z18 15:39 Paignton to Taunton via Bristol East Junction on 1st May 2026, a regular run for the NMT through the Taunton Trains area. (Photo: S A Ginn)