8th August 2026 West Coast Railways Class 33 locomotives No. 33207 'Jim Martin' and No.33025 operating in a top-and-tail formation with No.47848. The 1Z25 07:00 London Paddington - Minehead was running 47 minutes late due to sheep on the line near Bedwyn. (Photo: Phil Izzard)

8th August 2026 Running 53 minutes late due to sheep on the line near Bedwyn on Saturday 8th August 2026. No. 33207 'Jim Martin' and No.33025 power through Cogload Junction in top and tail formation with No.47848. The West Somerset Steam Express operated as 1Z25 07:00 London Paddington - Minehead with West Coast Railways heritage diesel traction due to the ongoing steam ban and heat. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

8th August 2026 Following a delay near Bedwyn caused by stray sheep on the line, West Coast Class 33 No. 33207 'Jim Martin' and No.33025 working in 'top & tail' formation with No.47848 passed through the parched landscape of Creech St Michael hauling the 'West Somerset Steam Express' on Saturday 8th August 2026. With a steam ban in force, diesel traction ensured that the 1Z25 07:00 London Paddington to Minehead charter was still able to run. (Photo: S A Ginn)