Images - September 2014
DB-S liveried Class 66 No. 66152 passes Dawlish on 20 September 2014 powering 1Z4 the 06.08 Eastleigh to Parkandillack Pathfinder charter. CJM
31105, 6264, 977983, 9703 approach Exeter St Thomas on 19 September 2014 forming train 3Z33, the 14.00 Laira - Derby RTC, returning the test train to Derby without one coach which had shifted tyres (999606). CJM
31105, 6264, 977983, 9703 approach Exeter St Thomas on 19 September 2014 forming train 3Z33, the 14.00 Laira - Derby RTC, returning the test train to Derby without one coach which had shifted tyres (999606). CJM
67030, 72616, 9516, 72631, 6263, 67020 pass Dawlish Rockstone on 19 September 2014 with train 1Q19 the 10.01 Plymouth to Paddington. CJM
67020, 6263, 72631, 9516, 72616, 67030 pass Dawlish and head towards Kennaway Tunnel on 19 September 2014, 1Q18, the 05.17 Old Oak Common to Plymouth via Paddington. CJM
It is still very rare to find HST power cars running on their own. On 16 September 2014, No. 43009 was required at Laira and operated 0Z77 10.00 Bristol St Philips Marsh to Laira, seen approaching Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish. CJM
No. 5029 Nunney Castle pulls out of Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish on 16 September 2014 powering the return 'Cathedrals Express' charter from Kingswear to Clapham Junction. CJM
No. 5029 Nunney Castle passes Dawlish on Tuesday 16 September 2014 in charge of a Clapham Junction to Kingswear 'Cathedrals Express' charter operated by West Coast Railways. CJM
Not railway but rather nice. Well, I drew back the curtains and found this outside the window - just stunning. Im told this is owned by a chap who lives near me in Dawlish. He should be congratulated on its restoration. Im told, Its an ERF Dropside registered first on 17 October 1960 and is currently in the colours of Harris & Miners Transport Contractors of Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Sounded great as well. CJM
Preserved A4 No. 4464 Bittern pulls out of Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish on Sunday 14 September 2014 with the return 'Torbay Express' from Kingswear to Bristol Temple Meads. CJM
Colas No. 56302 passes Cockwood Crossing on 11 September 2013 powering the return Teigngrace to Chirk loaded logs. CJM
On 10 September 2014 train 6V54, the 05.35 Chirk (Kronospan) to Teigngrace empty logs, powered by Colas Rail Freight Class 56 No. 56302 made a stunning sight passing good old Dawlish, with sun, the work rig by Rockstone and a lively sea all in picture. CJM
70017 passes Swindon on 9 September 2014 powering train 4O51 the 09.58 Wentloog to Southampton, running 100 late due to loading problems and setting off a HABD near Swindon. CJM
70017 passes Swindon on 9 September 2014 powering train 4O51 the 09.58 Wentloog to Southampton, running 100 late due to loading problems and setting off a HABD near Swindon. CJM
70017 passes Swindon on 9 September 2014 powering train 4O51 the 09.58 Wentloog to Southampton, running 100 late due to loading problems and setting off a HABD near Swindon. CJM
EWS Class 66 No. 66187 passes through Swindon on 9 September 2014 powering the 08.37 Didcot TC to Ashchurch MoD formed of just one container flat.CJM
EWS Class 66 No. 66187 passes through Swindon on 9 September 2014 powering the 08.37 Didcot TC to Ashchurch MoD formed of just one container flat.CJM
60020 passes Gloucester on 9 September 2014 powering train 6B13 the 05.00 Robeston to Westerleigh (Murco). CJM
34046 and 5029 approach Shaldon Bridge on 8 September 2014 in charge of the returning 'Atlantic Coast Express charter, 1Z66 09.02 Penzance to Exeter SD. CJM
34067 emerges from Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish on Sunday 7 September 2014 in charge of the return 'Royal Duchy' charter from Par to Bristol Temple Meads. CJM
A4 No. 4464 crosses Cockwood Harbour, Starcross on 7 September 2014 in charge of the returning 'Torbay Express' the 16.50 Kingswear to Bristol Temple Meads.
A4 No. 4464 passes along the Dawlish Sea Wall on 7 September 2014 in charge of the 'Torbay Express', the 09.15 Bristol Temple Meads to Kingswear. The train is passing the massive work platform and crane which arrived on 6 September and will be used to raise the height of the lower sea wall section on which shipping containers currently stand.
Bullied No. 34067 passes along the Dawlish Sea Wall on 7 September 2014 powering 'The Royal Duchy' the 08.48 Bristol Temple Meads to Par. The train is passing the massive work platform and crane which arrived on 6 September and will be used to raise the height of the lower sea wall section on which shipping containers currently stand.
Class 66 No. 66034 passes through Dawlish station on 7 September 2014 powering engineers train 6W97, the 07.35 Burngullow West Junction to Eastleigh Yard formed of long welded rail wagons.
143611 down Dawlish on 6 September 2014 with 2T22, the 16.48 Exeter Central - Paignton. The train is passing MTS Indus, Haven Seariser 4 and Boo Jum Bay being placed in position to start major sea wall work to raise the height of the lower section to the full height.
On 6 September 2014, Dartmoor Brewery launched their 'Dawlish On Track' beer in a special event at the town's railway station and at the Marine Tavern pub in the town. The event was organised by the Devon and East Devon branch of Camra. The above pictures show the event at the station, at the Marine Tavern and Landlord Andy pulling one of the first pints.
The last day of the summer FGW loco-hauled service was on 6 September 2014, when hired-in Network Rail/DRS Class 57/3 No. 57305 powered the 11.25 Par to Exeter St Davids. The train is seen just after emerging from Kennaway Tunnel. CJM
A very quiet week on the Dawlish Sea Wall, the most was during the afternoon of 6 September 2014, when a pair of kettles worked west, Bulleid No. 34046 and 'Castle' No. 5029 are seen powering train 1Z84, the 16.45 Exeter St Davids to Penzance, marking 50 years since the end of the Atlantic Coast Express. At least it was a tad bright for its passing. Train seen approaching Kennaway Tunnel. CJM
The 'new' five-car Class 458/5 sets for South West Trains, allowing the operation of ten-car trains, are now starting to enter passenger service, much slower than originally planned due to protracted delivery from Wabtec at Doncaster. On 4 September 2014, sets Nos. 4585531 and 458533 arrive at Virginia Water with train 2S41, the 14.22 Waterloo to Weybridge via Staines. CJM
The Barnstaple branch from Exeter, once the L&SWR main line to north Devon and Cornwall, now has just 14 departures each weekday with Class 143, 150 or 153s operating as single, two, three or four car trains, with services going mainly to Exmouth, with two or three terminating in Exeter. Many of the stations on the line are now request stops, with most passengers using the main stations of Barnstaple, Eggesford or Crediton. On 2 September 2014, Class 150/1 set No. 150129 Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership makes ready to depart from Barnstaple with service 2F27 the 10.43 to Exmouth, after having arrived with the 08.53 service from Exmouth. CJM