June 2014

Images June 2014

Black 5 No. 45407 powers the return 'Royal Duchy' 17.45 Par to Bristol Temple Meads out of Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish on 29 June 2014. CJM

Due to a shortage of operational stock, following a tragic accident near Taunton on 28 June 2014 and a fire with a Voyager set (220007) at Eastleigh, CrossCountry hired-in a full 2+9 East Coast HST set on Sunday 29 June 2014 formed of power cars 43296 and 43309 with passenger set EC62. The East Coast set operated south as train 1V50 the 09.00 Leeds to Plymouth and returned north on 1E73, the 16.24 Plymouth to Leeds. The return train, led by Class 43 No. 43309 passes along the side of Marine Parade, Dawlish. CJM

Due to a shortage of operational stock, following a tragic accident near Taunton on 28 June 2014 and a fire with a Voyager set (220007) at Eastleigh, CrossCountry hired-in a full 2+9 East Coast HST set on Sunday 29 June 2014 formed of power cars 43296 and 43309 with passenger set EC62. The East Coast set operated south as train 1V50 the 09.00 Leeds to Plymouth and returned north on 1E73, the 16.24 Plymouth to Leeds. The outward train, led by Class 43 No. 43296 passes Dawlish Warren, while the Exeter-based Network Rail emergency respond unit is seen on the left. CJM

Black 5 No. 45407 storms west through Dawlish on 29 June 2014 leading 'The Royal Duchy' charter, the 08.12 Bristol to Par.

Class 66 No. 66080 passes Dawlish on 29 June 2014 powering train 6W97, the 08.32 Lipson Junction to Westbury via Plymouth long welded rail train, which had been involved in laying rail between Totnes and Plymouth overnight. CJM

Running as No. D1040 Western Queen, No. D1015 emerges from Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish on 28 June 2014 in charge of the return 'The Cornishman' charter from Penzance to Tame Bridge, which visited Penzance as part of the annual 'Mazey Day' celebrations. CJM

FGW Class 57/6 No. 57605 Totnes Castle heads towards Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish on 28 June 2014 in charge of the 17.50 Exeter St Davids to Penzance. CJM

159020 and 159004emerge from Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish on 28 June 2014 forming the return UK Railtours 'The Torbay & Dart' charter, from Kingswear to Waterloo. CJM

In dull and damp conditions, FGW No. 57605 emerges from Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish on 28 June 2014 powering train 2E75, 11.25 Par to Exeter St Davids. CJM

159004 and 159020 pass along the Dawlish Sea Wall between Rockstone and Coastguards Bridges on 28 June 2014 forming UK Railtours 'The Torbay & Dart' charter, the 07.32 Waterloo to Kingswear. CJM

D1015 heads towards Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish on 28 June 2014 forming 1Z07, the 05.00 Tame Bridge Parkway to Penzance 'Mazey Day' special 'The Cornishman'. CJM

70016 passes Newport on 27 June 2014, forming train 4051, the 09.58 Wentloog to Southampton. CJM

60065 approaches the valley line platforms at Cardiff Central on 27 June 2014 with train 4V01, the 00.22 Earles Sidings, Hope to Cwmbargoed. CJM

150213 awaits departure from Aberdare with 2Y71, 16.22 Aberdare - Barry Island. 27 June 2014. CJM

155312 awaits to depart from Cardiff Queen Street, 2B70, 13.36 Cardiff Queen Street to Cardiff Bay. CJM

158833 stabled at Cardiff Central on 27 June 2014 displaying Arriva Trains 10 Years logo and branding.

67001 with DVT No. 82308 at the rear arrives at Newport on 27 June 2014, 1V91 05.33 Holyhead to Cardiff.

150267 awaits departure from Treherbert with 2F54, 14.47 Treherbert to Cardiff Central. 27 June 2014. CJM

142073 and 142077 arrive at Rhymney on 27 June 2014 with train 2R08, the 11.02 from Penarth.

Neat weathering by DB-S. No. 66163 emerges from Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish on 26 June 2014 powering train 6C53, 15.06 St Blazey to Exeter Riverside. CJM

FGWs 43163 displaying the latest 'Plymouth - Britain's Ocean City' branding, makes its first revenue earning run after unveiling, when recorded at Dawlish on 26 June 2014 forming train 1A12, the 07.40 Paignton to Paddington via Bristol. CJM

EWS Nos. 66140 and 66110 'top and tail' a track laying train approaching Dawlish on 26 June 2014. The train was operating as 6W98, 07.20 St Erth to Westbury after an overnight possession. CJM

A nice little evening train to pass Dawlish on 25 June 2014 was Freightliner Heavy Haul Class 66/6 No. 66613 powering train 6Y52, the 17.23 Westbury to Westbury via Tavistock Junction ballast, formed of just one five-vehicle autoballaster set. CJM

On 25 June 2014 an empty log train to Teigngrace operated with a load of 18. Powered by Class 56 No. 56113 the train running as the 05.35 Chirk to Teigngrace. is seen between Dawlish station and Kennaway Tunnel. CJM

Summer Sundays in 2014 again see the operation of First Great Western services (four return trips each day) between Exeter Central (or St James Park) and Okehampton, providing a connection to the Dartmoor town and the Dartmoor Railway, with connecting services from Okehampton to Meldon Quarry station, adjacent to Meldon Viaduct. On Sunday 22 June 2014, the FGW service was formed of Class 153 No. 153368, which is seen at Okehampton alongside Class 205 two-car set No. 1132 about to depart with the 12.05 to Meldon Quarry. CJM

47701 Waverley dumped at Meldon Quarry. 22 June 2014. CJM

Dartmoor Railway Class 205 2H No. 1132 stands at Meldon Quarry station on 22 June 2014 with the 14.00 service bound for Okehampton. CJM

Dartmoor Railway Class 205 2H No. 1132 stands at Oakhampton station on 22 June 2014 with the 15.10 service bound for Meldon Quarry. CJM

Dartmoor Railway Class 205 2H No. 1132 departs from Oakhampton station on 22 June 2014 with the 15.10 service bound for Meldon Quarry. CJM

Dartmoor Railway Class 205 2H No. 1132 arrives at Oakhampton station on 22 June 2014 with the 15.30 service from Meldon Quarry. CJM

FGW Class 153 no. 153368 arrives at Okehamton on 22 June 2014 with train 2K08, 15.03 Exeter S James Park to Okehampton. CJM

London Midland liveried Class 153 No. 153333, together with Class 150/2 No. 150233 departs from Exeter St Davids on 22 June 2014 with train 2F16, 14.58 Paignton to Exmouth. CJM

FGW Class 150/2 No. 150233 and ex-London Midland liveried Class 153 No. 153333 arrive at Exeter St Davids on 22 June 2014 with train 2F16, 14.58 Paignton to Exmouth.

FGW Class 150/1 No. 150130 'on shed' at Exeter St Davids. 22 June 2014.

The Saturday only First Great Western loco-hauled duty, 2E75, the 11.25 Par to Exeter St Davids and the 2C51, 17.50 Exeter St Davids to Penzance are very popular with enthusiasts, with both photographers and haulage enthusiasts following the services. In near perfect sun on the longest day of the year - 21 June 2014, No. 57305 Totnes Castle pulls away from Dawlish with the 17.50 Exeter to Penzance service. The train was formed of Mk3 vehicles Nos. 17175, 12161 and 10232.
CJM

FGW Class 57/6 No. 57605 approaches Teignmouth at Shaldon Bridge on 21 June 2014 forming train 2E75, 11.25 Par to Exeter St Davids. The train is formed of vehicles 10232, 12161 and 17175. CJM

A rare Saturday daytime freight train traversed the Dawlish Sea Wall on 21 June 2014, when DB-S Class 66 No. 66164 plus six clay wagons formed train 6Z55, 07.52 St Blazey to Exeter Riverside, for onward shipment to Bescot. The train is seen approaching Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish. CJM

43014 The Railway Observer and 43062 John Armitt pass along the Dawlish Sea Wall, 1Q19, 10.01 Plymouth - Paddington on 20 June 2014.

221126 up Dawlish Sea Wall, 1M41 10.07 Paignton to Manchester Piccadilly 20 June 2014.

43062/-/43014 passes Dawlish on 20 June 2014 forming train 1Q18, 05.17 Old Oak Common - Plymouth

DB-S Class 67 No. 67001 painted in Arriva Trains livery is seen at Newport on 19 June 2014.

150213 arrives at Pontypridd on 14 June 2014 with 2Y65, 15.22 Aberdare to Barry island. Set painted in Arriva Trains Wales 10 year livery.

66144 passes through Barry station on 19 June 2014, powering 10.50 Aberthaw Power Station - Tower Colliery empty coal hoppers.

60065 passes through Cardiff Central, 6M86, 09.23 Margam TC - Dee Marsh loaded steel. 19 June 2014.

66106 passes through Cardiff Central, 07/00 Portbury - Aberthaw PS loaded coal. 19 June 2014.

66001 up Newport, 08.55 Margam - Redcar BSC loaded steel. 19 June 2014.

66589 passes Newport South Wales, 09.58 Wentloog - Southampton liner service, 19 June 2014.

60019 up Newport, 05.00 Robeston - Westerleigh, 19 June 2014.

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Led by DBSO 9708 the return leg of train 3Q01, the 17.06 Exeter Riverside to Exeter Riverside via Paignton and Heathfield emerges from Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish during the early evening of 17 June 2014. From the front the Ultrasonic Test Train is formed of vehicles 9708, 62384, 977985, 977986 and Class 31 No. 31233.

On 17 June 2014, a Network Rail track test train, powered by Class 31 No. 31233 worked train 3Q01, the 17.06 Exeter Riverside to Exeter Riverside via Paignton and Heathfield, before working a return run from Exeter to Barnstaple. The train is formed from the front 31233, 977986, 977985, 62384 and DBSO 9708. On the down run to Paignton, the train is seen passing Dawlish. The new section of fence, replacing the damaged fence from the February storm, is clearly noticeable is the evening light. CJM

A stock move from Old Oak Common to Laira depot operated on 17 June 2014. The train was formed of 43164, 44039, 40718 and 43186. The train operated as 5Z77, 14.52 Old Oak Common to Laira and is seen passing Dawlish bang on time at 18.36. CJM

On Monday mornings in the height of the summer, it is possible to capture the westbound First Great Western overnight sleeper service at dawn traversing the Dawlish Sea Wall, with a booked departure time on Mondays only from Exeter just before 05.30. On 16 June 2014, the train had added interest as it was hauled by Network Rail-liveried Class 57/3 No. 57305, on loan to FGW to cover a major motive power shortage. The train, 1C99, the 23.50 Paddington to Penzance is seen approaching Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish formed of four sleeper vehicles and three seating carriages. CJM

CrossCountry HSTs only visit Cornwall on summer Saturdays. On 14 June 2014, power car No. 43378 pulls into St Erth station with train 1V48, the 07.45 York to Penzance. CJM

FGW Class 57/6 No. 57605 awaits departure from Totnes on 14 June 2014 forming train 2C51, the 17.50 Exeter St Davids to Penzance Saturday only service. CJM

Who said we don't get train variety on the Dawlish Sea Wall. Nice and early on the sunny morning of Friday 13 June 2014, DRS Class 37s Nos. 37607 and 37610 'top and tail' Network Rail test vehicles 9523, 977974 and Plain Line Pattern Recognition Vehicle No. 4 - 72639 a former Gatwick Express Mk2 originally No. 6070. The train was running as 1Z03 03.43 Plymouth to Bristol Barton Hill via Looe, and is seen approaching Dawlish. CJM

Don't get too many Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPVs) traversing the Dawlish Sea Wall. so I ventured out for this pair (DR98958 +DR98908) forming train 6Z05, 23.20 Par to Exeter via Penzance on the morning of 13 June 2014, forming a weed control train. CJM

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