1st March 2021 Taunton had a rare early morning visit from Direct Rail Services on Monday 1st March 2020. A points failure in the Bridgwater Area meant 6V74 01:58 Crewe CLS - Bridgwater flask was unable to cross over and access the unloading facility. DRS Class 68 locomotives No. 68003 'Astute' and No. 68018 'Vigilant' were sent forward to Fairwater Yard in order to change direction. The pair arrived with their flask wagon at 07:35. The train was then held at Fairwater Yard until the points failure was resolved at Bridgwater. No. 68003 'Astute' and No. 68018 'Vigilant' then departed Taunton at 10:30 for their original destination of Bridgwater. The pair are pictured passing Broomhay Crossing in top and tail formation after their foray to Taunton. This rare operation has only occurred a handful of times in the history of the Bridgwater Flask operation and can be considered as rather rare. (Photo: Ashley Harris)