17th July 2026 The GBRf-operated Belmond Britannic Explorer returned to Somerset on the 17th July 2026. As booked, the train operated in top and tail formation with No. 66748 'St Michaels Mount' leading and No. 66745 'Wigan Springs Branch' at the rear. The train is pictured passing Creech St Michael operating 1V01 15:48 London Victoria - Bishops Lydeard. (Photo: Kian Westlake)

17th July 2026 The Britannic Explorer luxury charter train was back in the south west on Friday, 17th July 2026. No. 66748 'St Michaels Mount' operated in 'top and tail' formation with newly named No. 66745 'Wigan Springs Branch'. The 1V01 15:48 London Victoria - Bishops Lydeard service is pictured passing Silk Mills before crossing over to the West Somerset Railway at Norton Fitzwarren. (Photo: Adam Hiscock)