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June 2017
The return Colas Rail Freight Class 67s, forming train 1Z18, the 15.46 Paignton to Taunton via Bristol Temple Meads is seen skirting Marine Parade, Dawlish on 30 June 2017. Loco No. 67023 is now leading, with the train formed 975091, 72631, 977997, 977969 and Class 67 No. 67027 on the rear.
On 30 June 2017, the Colas Rail Freight operated Class 67s. Recently named No. 67027 'Charlotte' and 67023 'Stella', top and tail vehicles 977969, 977997, 72631 and 975091 as the 'stand-in' New Measurement Train, working service 1Q18, the 04.25 Reading Triangle Sidings to Paignton via Paddington and Penzance. The train is seen here during its reversal at Teignmouth.
On 30 June 2017, the Colas Rail Freight operated Class 67s. Recently named No. 67027 'Charlotte' and 67023 'Stella', top and tail vehicles 977969, 977997, 72631 and 975091 as the 'stand-in' New Measurement Train, working service 1Q18, the 04.25 Reading Triangle Sidings to Paignton via Paddington and Penzance. The train is seen here during its reversal at Teignmouth.
On 30 June 2017, the Colas Rail Freight operated Class 67s. Recently named No. 67027 'Charlotte' and 67023 'Stella', top and tail vehicles 977969, 977997, 72631 and 975091 as the 'stand-in' New Measurement Train, working service 1Q18, the 04.25 Reading Triangle Sidings to Paignton via Paddington and Penzance. The train is seen here during its reversal at Teignmouth.
Not sure if I can cope with anymore extra, unusual and special trains along the Sea Wall on the same day! The last of Friday 30 June 2017s rush, was West Coast Railway Class 57/3 No. 57313 leading train 1Z44, the 09.11 Saltburn to Plymouth 'The Saltburn Pilgrim'. Sister loco No. 57315 was on the rear. The train is seen skirting Kings Walk between Dawlish Station and Kennaway Tunnel.
Another first for the Dawlish Sea Wall on 30 June 2017, the Colas Rail Freight operated Class 67s. Recently named No. 67027 'Charlotte' and 67023 'Stella', top and tail vehicles 977969, 977997, 72631 and 975091 as the 'stand-in' New Measurement Train, working service 1Q18, the 04.25 Reading Triangle Sidings to Paignton via Paddington and Penzance. Pity it was not a tad brighter, but nice to see something 'new' along the Sea Wall.
No. 50008 'Thunderer' is seen departing from Exeter St Davids on 29 June 2017, passing over Red Cow crossing powering train 4Z01, the 12.45 Chaddesden to Okehampton, formed of Loram rail grinder vehicles DR79301-DR79304. Returning that wonderful sound of EE music to the City of Exeter. When was the last time a Class 50 was recorded powering an engineers train at Exeter?
Loram rail grinder vehicles DR79301-DR79304 are hauled away from Exeter towards Okehampton on 29 June 2017 forming train 4Z01, the 12.45 Chaddesden to Okehampton powered by Class 50 No. 50008.
No. 50008 'Thunderer' is seen arriving at Exeter St Davids on 29 June 2017, passing over Red Cow crossing powering train 4Z01, the 12.45 Chaddesden to Okehampton, formed of Loram rail grinder vehicles DR79301-DR79304. Returning that wonderful sound of EE music to the City of Exeter. When was the last time a Class 50 was recorded powering an engineers train at Exeter?
Class 50 No. 50008 runs around its train at Exeter St Davids on 29 June 2017.
Full house at Exeter St Davids on 29 June 2017. Left to right we see a Class 159 on a Waterloo servive, a Class 221 on a CrossCountry duty, two FGW HSTs on main line services and Class 50 No. 50008 on train 4Z01 the 12.45 Chaddesden to Okehampton on the far right in platform 6.
Crap weather but nice colourful train. Colas Rail Freight Class 70 No. 70807 hurries towards Dawlish Station from Kennaway Tunnel on 29 June 2017 powering train 6C36, the 11.38 Moorswater to Aberthaw empty PCA cement tanks.
Building a 'Greater West' branded power car No. 43144 stops at St Erth on 26 June 2017 forming train 1A83, 10.00 Penzance to Paddington.
Great Western Class 08 No. 08410 shunts barrier car No. 6348, and GW Sleeper stock Nos. 17174, 10225 at Long Rock depot, Penzance during the evening of 26 June 2017.
The return of the 'Mazey Day Cornishman' on 24 June 2017 was retimed due to the late running of the westbound train. Operating as 1Z45 the 17.20 Penzance to Worcester, emerges from Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish, powered by Freightliner Class 66/5 No. 66525. The old DRS Type 3 was hanging on the back.
The 'Mazey Day Cornishman' charter, 1Z37, 05.40 Worcester to Penzance on 24 June 2017 was in trouble before it even started, with one Class 37 failing. The tour proceeded with just one loco, No. 37059, but lost further time. At Bristol, Freightliner provided Class 66/5 No. 66525 to pilot the train forward to Penzance. By the time this picture was taken passing Dawlish, it train was running 167min late. The trains return run was retimed to give passengers a 'little' time in the far Cornish rail head.
On 24 June 2017, a charter operated as 1Z40, 06.35 Woking to Kingswear powered in the west by 'Royal Scot Class' No. 46100 Royal Scot. With WCRC Class 47 No. 47237 on the rear, the train is seen between Dawlish Station and Kennaway Tunnel.
On 24 June 2017, a charter operated as 1Z40, 06.35 Woking to Kingswear powered in the west by 'Royal Scot Class' No. 46100 Royal Scot. With WCRC Class 47 No. 47237 on the rear, the train is seen between Dawlish Station and Kennaway Tunnel, passing a FGW HST on the up line, which blacked out the view for many who were standing in Marine Parade to witness the steam train passing.
The return maiden trip of a Class 800 from Paddington to Penzance, running as 5X92, 12.47 Penzance to North Pole International depot formed of sets 800003 and 800004 crosses Cockwood Harbour on 22 June 2017. Pity the light was not a little better, but thats life.
The return maiden trip of a Class 800 from Paddington to Penzance, running as 5X92, 12.47 Penzance to North Pole International depot formed of sets 800003 and 800004 crosses Cockwood Harbour on 22 June 2017. Pity the light was not a little better, but thats life.
The VERY first daytime run on an IEP along the Dawlish Sea Wall took place on 22 June 2017, when sets Nos. 800004 and 800003 formed train 5X90, the 05.02 North Pole depot to Penzance via Paddington. All previous tests west of Taunton have been by night and this is the first IEP to go west of Plymouth, blowing out the flames of all those who frequently have stated that 800s would 'never' go west of Plymouth. Its just a shame that the sun could not have produced for such an historic working.
The VERY first daytime run on an IEP along the Dawlish Sea Wall took place on 22 June 2017, when sets Nos. 800004 and 800003 formed train 5X90, the 05.02 North Pole depot to Penzance via Paddington. All previous tests west of Taunton have been by night and this is the first IEP to go west of Plymouth, blowing out the flames of all those who frequently have stated that 800s would 'never' go west of Plymouth. Its just a shame that the sun could not have produced for such an historic working.
Colas Rail Freight Class 70 No. 70817 approaches Shaldon Bridge, 6C36, 11.38 Moorswater to Aberthaw. 22 June 2017.
Long Marston
Class 230 Viva Rail test train
Class 230 VivaRail test train, formed of DM 300001 (ex D stock 7058), TS 300201 (ex D stock 17128), DM 300101 (ex D stock 7511) Honeybourne-Long Marston on 21 June 2017 working shuttle service for Rail Libe 2017.
Battery test and development vehicle No. 7031.
Battery test and development vehicle No. 7031.
68012/-/82303 pass South Ruislip, 1H45 12.55 Birmingham Moor Street - Marylebone, 19 June 2017.
66621 up West Ealing, 11.13 Theale - Hope cement terminal, 19 June 2017.
59201 up Ealing Broadway, 11.05 Colnbrook FY - Acton Yard, 19 June 2017.
387134 up Ealing Broadway, 2S25, 11.48 Hayes & Harlington - Paddington, 19 June 2017.
59004 up Ealing Broadway, 7A09, 07.12 Merehead to Acton Yard, 19 ~June 2017.
The return 'Torbay Express' on 18 June 2017 was powered by No. 60163 'Tornado', piloting the DB Class 66 No. 66102. The train, 1Z28, 16.50 Kingswear to Bristol Temple Meads is seen passing the hamlet of Eastdon, between Dawlish Warren and Cockwood.
While the steam men were sobbing all over their cameras, the modern traction group were delighted to see the first of this years 'Torbay Express' trains piloted by a diesel. Due to a perceived fire risk, the 1Z27, 08.27 Bristol Temple Meads to Kingswear 'Torbay Express' is seen skirting King's Walk, Dawlish on 18 June 2017 powered by Class 66 No. 66102 piloting No. 60163 'Tornado'.
Passing below the Coastguards bridge and the original Coastguards cottages on the Dawlish Sea Wall, directly at the London end of Dawlish station, Colas Rail Freight Class 70 No. 70810 powers train 6C97, the 09.10 Saltash to Westbury empty long welded rail transporter and delivery train on a stunning sunny 18 June 2017.
Class 153s Nos. 153361 and 153382 pass below the Coastguards footbridge on the Dawlish Sea Wall on 18 June 2017 forming train 2F04, the 09.49 Paignton to Exmouth.
First Great Western liveried Class 150/1 No. 150102 with a Great Western Railway liveried Class 153 depart from Dawlish on 18 June 2017 forming train 2T12, the 10.19 Exmouth to Paignton. On the up line is a Class 220 forming train 1M45, the 10.50 paignton to Manchester Piccadilly.
Colas Rail freight Class 70 No. 70810 passes Dawlish Warren on 17 June 2017 powering train 6C97, the 16.40 Westbury to Liskeard loaded long welded rail train.
GWR Class 57/6 No. 57602 departs from Dawlish Warren, 2C51 17.50 Exeter St Davids - Penzance, 17 June 2017. Formed of vehicles 10219, 12142, 17175 off Night Riviera.
GWR Class 57/6 No. 57602 departs from Dawlish Warren, 2C51 17.50 Exeter St Davids - Penzance, 17 June 2017. Formed of vehicles 10219, 12142, 17175 off Night Riviera.
GWR Class 57/6 No. 57602 departs from Dawlish Warren, 2C51 17.50 Exeter St Davids - Penzance, 17 June 2017. Formed of vehicles 10219, 12142, 17175 off Night Riviera.
GWR Class 57/6 No. 57602 pulls into the up passenger loop at Totnes, 2E75 13.35 Plymouth - Exeter St Davids, 17 June 2017, train formed of Night Riveria stock 10219, 12142, 17175.
43002/-/43148 down Totnes, 1C77 10.06 Paddington - Penzance, 18 June 2017.
DB-Cargo red-liveried Class 66 No. 66020 heads towards Dawlish station from kennaway Tunnel on 15 June 2017 with train 6C53, the 15.06 St Blazey to Exeter Riverside.
70817 just missed the sun at Starcross on 15 June 2017 while powering train 6C36, the 11.38 Moorswater to Aberthaw empty cement train.
First Great Western liveried power car No. 43017 passes Starcross on 15 June 2017 leading train 1C82, 12.05 Padington to Penzance.
On a stunning and glorious Devon morning on 14 June 2017, Colas Rail Freight Class 70 No. 70817 passes adjacent to King's Walk, Dawlish powering train 6C35, the 03.30 Aberthaw to Moorswater loaded cement, today transporting 24 loaded PCA wagons.
On a stunning and glorious Devon morning on 14 June 2017, Colas Rail Freight Class 70 No. 70817 passes adjacent to King's Walk, Dawlish powering train 6C35, the 03.30 Aberthaw to Moorswater loaded cement, today transporting 24 loaded PCA wagons.
Random kettle on the Sea Wall. 60163 Tornado pulls out of Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish on Saturday 10 June 2017 with train 5Z60 07.25 Bodmin Parkway to Stewarts Lane.
DB-Cargo Class 90s, Nos. 90019 and 90040 pass Stafford, 06.06 Mossend Euroterminal to Daventry, 8 June 2017.
Freightliner Class 66 No. 66588 passes Stafford, 12.32 Crewe Basford Hall to Felixstowe South Terminal. 8 June 2017.
DRS CLass 57s Nos. 57007 and 57002 pass Stafford, 12.20 Crewe Basford Hall - Bescot up engineers yard, 8 June 2017.
Freightliner Class 90s Nos. 90048 and 90044 pass Stafford, 05.25 Coatbridge to Daventry. 8 June 2017.
66016 passes Stafford, 01.04 Dollands Moor to Ditton Foundry Lane. 8 June 2017.
Lickey banker light fitted Class 66 No. 66056 passes below the Coastguards footbridge and past the old Coastguards cottage (now private houses) on Dawlish Sea Wall on Sunday 4 June 2017 powering train 6W97, the 08.19 Penwithers junction to Westbury part loaded long welded rail set.
These days, Sunday freights on the Dawlish Sea Wall are almost non-existent, except for engineers trains. However, today, 4 June 2017 train 6C55, the 10.05 St Blazey to Exeter Riverside operated, formed of loaded clay wagons. The train was in fact the second portion of last Thursday/Fridays St Blazey-Exeter-Bescot working which did not operate. In dreadful weather, the train is seen approaching Dawlish station, powered by Class 66 No. 66025.
Class 57/6 No. 57605 pulls away from the Dawlish stop on 3 June 2017 with the 17.50 Exeter St Davids to Penzance service.
Well, I did not expect to get the down engineers in any sun today. A 20 second burst of light hit Lickey banker headlight fitted Class 66 No. 66056 approaching Kennaway Tunnel on 3 June 2017 powering train 6W97 the 15.53 Westbury to Camborne via Penzance long welded rail train.
GWRs 2E87 13.35 Plymouth to Exeter St Davids emerges from Kennaway Tunnel on 3 June 2017 powered by Class 57/6 No. 57605.
On 3 June 2017, GWR 2E87 13.35 Plymouth to Exeter St Davids was is grim dull weather in Devon, so a little playing was needed, as I don't like to miss a loco-hauled train on the wall. Captured from the Dawlish end of Kennaway Tunnel, the train is seen in the open section between Coryton and Kennaway Tunnels. Power is provided by Class 57/6 No. 57605.
No major improvement in the weather for the return working of the NMT on 2 June 2017. Led by Class 43 No. 43014, the train emerges from Kennaway Tunnel in light rain running as 1Z18, 15.46 Paignton to Taunton via Bristol.
Something just a little bit different. 43013 + 977974, 975814, 977993, 977994, 975084 + 43014 pass Dawlish on 2 June 2017, forming test train 1Q18, the 05.25 Old Oak Common to Paignton via Penzance and Teignmouth.
EWS Class 66 No. 66025 emerges from Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish on 1 June 2017 powering train 6C53, the 15.06 St Blazey to Exeter Riverside loaded china clay train. Note the exhaust from the top of the loco!
With hardly a speck of dust on the paintwork, Colas Rail Freight Class 70 No. 70815 heads away from Teignmouth station on 1 June 2017, powering eleven PCA wagons forming train 6C36, the 11.38 Moorswater to Aberthaw.