1st June 2024 Saphos Charters operated their English Rivieria Express charter on Saturday 1th June 2024. The traction for this charter provided the popular Class 40 No. 40013 'Andania' (D213) leading and No. 47810 'Crewe Diesel Depot' on the rear of the train. Upon arrival at Taunton the Class 40 was removed and LNER B1 No. 61306 'Mayflower' added for the steam leg through to Kingswear and the Devon Air Show. No. 40013 'Andania' (D213) is pictured at Cogload Junction passing a gallery of photographers while operating 1Z27 05:10 Crewe - Kingswear. (Photo: Brian Garrett)

1st June 2024 On long-term hire to LSL (Locomotive Services Ltd) Class 40 No. 40013 'Andania' (D213) working in Top and Tail configuration with Class 47 No. 47810 'Crewe Diesel Depot' (D1924) pass Fordgate with the 1Z27 05:10 Crewe to Kingswear ‘English Riviera Express on Saturday 1st June 2024. On arrival at Taunton D213 was replaced with LNER B1 No. 61306 'Mayflower' for the run down to Kingswear and back. (Photo: S A Ginn)

1st June 2024 LNER B1 No. 61306 'Mayflower' departs from Taunton (with some polite assistance from No. 47810 'Crewe Diesel Depot' at the rear of the train) while operating Saphos Charters 'English Rivera Express'. No. 61306 'Mayflower' took over from No. 40013 'Andania' (D213) at Taunton for the steam leg to Kingswear. No. 61306 'Mayflower' passes Silk Mills operating 1Z27 05:10 Crewe - Kingswear. (Photo: Brian Garrett)