25th July 2026 The Steam Dreams 'Southend to Paington & Kingswear' charter operated with heritage diesel traction on Saturday 25th July 2026 due to a steam ban because of the summer heat. No. 47810 'Crewe Diesel Depot' and No.47830 operated in top and tail formation throughout. The pair are pictured passing Oath operating as 1Z07 06:00 Southend Central - Kingswear. (Photo: Kian Westlake)

25th July 2026 The Steam Dreams 'Southend to Paington & Kingswear' charter operated with heritage diesel traction on Saturday 25th July 2026 due to a steam ban because of the summer heat. No. 47810 'Crewe Diesel Depot' and No.47830 operated in a top-and-tail formation throughout. The pair are pictured passing the weed- and bramble-infested illegal encampment at Silk Mills, operating as 1Z07 06:00 Southend Central - Kingswear. (Photo: Phil Izzard)