3rd May 2025 Saphos Trains operated the first English Riviera Express of the 2025 season ran on Saturday 3rd May 2025 running as the 1Z82 06:34 Poole to Kingswear. The initial leg from Poole to Taunton was diesel-hauled by No. 47810 'Crewe Diesel Depot' and No. 57311 'The Institution of Mechanical Engineers' via Westbury where the train reversed direction to head west across the Somerset Levels resulting in No. 57311 'The Institution of Mechanical Engineers' leading the tour into Taunton. Rebuilt Bullied West Country Class 4-6-2 No. 34046 'Braunton' was promptly added to the front of the tour, and was assisted by the Class 57 because of the current fire risk. The first charter of the season captured here soon after departure getting up to speed through Allerford. (Photo: S A Ginn)