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8th August 2026
The 125 Group 'The Summer Riviera' charter returns from Devon at Norton Fitzwarren on Saturday 8th August 2026. VP185 powercar painted in former East Midlands Trains livery. No.43089 and No.43025 are pictured operating 1Z54 16:45 Paington - Manchester Piccadilly.
(Photo: Phil Izzard)


8th August 2026
Former East Midlands Trains HST power car No.43089 leads the 125Group northbound "Summer Riviera" charter on Saturday 8th August 2026. Working the rear of the train was Inter-City 43025 [NN] 'Exeter', captured approaching Cogload Junction, running as the 1Z54 16:45 Paignton to Manchester Victoria.
(Photo: S A Ginn)