A Selection of Recent Dawlish Sea Wall Pictures
10th April 2007
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A good quality prime f1.4 lens and a high ISO speed now allows some form of 'record' photography of trains on the move at night, this is especially useful to record historic or one off moves. On Saturday 13 January 2007, GBRf used brand new Class 66/7s Nos. 66726 and 66727 to 'top and tail' three refurbished FGW coaches as the 14.35 Derby-Laira. This was the first revenue earning train powered by a First Group-livered Class 66. The train is seen passing Dawlish at 20.50 with an exposure of 1/200 at f1.8 at 800iso.
A good quality prime f1.4 lens and a high ISO speed now allows some form of 'record' photography of trains on the move at night, this is especially useful to record historic or one off moves. On Saturday 13 January 2007, GBRf used brand new Class 66/7s Nos. 66726 and 66727 to 'top and tail' three refurbished FGW coaches as the 14.35 Derby-Laira. This was the first revenue earning train powered by a First Group-livered Class 66. The train is seen passing Dawlish at 20.50 with an exposure of 1/200 at f1.8 at 800iso.
 The first re-liveried First Great Western 'Local Lines' Class 150/2s No. 150244 is seen stabled at Exeter St Davids on 17 January 2007.
The first re-liveried First Great Western 'Local Lines' Class 150/2s No. 150244 is seen stabled at Exeter St Davids on 17 January 2007.
 Former Class 121 'Bubble' 977968 operated by Carillion Transport operated in Devon and Cornwall for Carillion drivers route training between 22 January and 3 February. Route conducting being provided by GBRf Bristol. Carrying the 'Bristol Bluebirds' headboard, 977968 passes Dawlish on 23 January running wrong line after a 'Level 2' operation had been introduced due to rough seas.
Former Class 121 'Bubble' 977968 operated by Carillion Transport operated in Devon and Cornwall for Carillion drivers route training between 22 January and 3 February. Route conducting being provided by GBRf Bristol. Carrying the 'Bristol Bluebirds' headboard, 977968 passes Dawlish on 23 January running wrong line after a 'Level 2' operation had been introduced due to rough seas.
 The latest addition to the Cotswold fleet, ex FMR No. 47703 operated light to Par on 30 January 2007 and operated the 11.05 Burngullow-Gloucester on 31 January 2007. Formed of 'off-lease' clay hoppers, the train passes along the sea wall at Dawlish.
The latest addition to the Cotswold fleet, ex FMR No. 47703 operated light to Par on 30 January 2007 and operated the 11.05 Burngullow-Gloucester on 31 January 2007. Formed of 'off-lease' clay hoppers, the train passes along the sea wall at Dawlish.
One that nearly got away! On 2 February 2007, the NMT service between Paddington and Plymouth was operated with the old Track Recording Car 999550 plus make up vehicles. Power was provided by DRS Class 37s Nos. 37611 and 37606. The return 10.10 Plymouth-Paddington led by 37611 is seen passing Rockstone Dawlish, while a 159 goes west forming the 07.10 Waterloo-Paignton service.
One that nearly got away! On 2 February 2007, the NMT service between Paddington and Plymouth was operated with the old Track Recording Car 999550 plus make up vehicles. Power was provided by DRS Class 37s Nos. 37611 and 37606. The return 10.10 Plymouth-Paddington led by 37611 is seen passing Rockstone Dawlish, while a 159 goes west forming the 07.10 Waterloo-Paignton service.
 Just when one thought that FGW could not improve on some of the recent farce situations, the record is again broken, for on the morning of 3 February 2007, the previous nights down Paddington-Penzance sleeper service was captured passing Dawlish at 10.16. Following failure of the booked englne soon after departure, the train eventually formed the 06.15 Paddington-Penzance (running 33 late from London and 50 late by the time it rached Dawlish) powered by No. 57602.
Just when one thought that FGW could not improve on some of the recent farce situations, the record is again broken, for on the morning of 3 February 2007, the previous nights down Paddington-Penzance sleeper service was captured passing Dawlish at 10.16. Following failure of the booked englne soon after departure, the train eventually formed the 06.15 Paddington-Penzance (running 33 late from London and 50 late by the time it rached Dawlish) powered by No. 57602.
 On Saturday 17 March 2007, GBRf using Type 4 No. 47840 'North Star' powered an Old Oak Common to Laira stock move formed of two Mk2 barrier coaches and refurbished HST buffet cars Nos. 40210 and 40903. The train in near perfect weather conditions crosses Cockwood Harbour, Starcross, Devon.
On Saturday 17 March 2007, GBRf using Type 4 No. 47840 'North Star' powered an Old Oak Common to Laira stock move formed of two Mk2 barrier coaches and refurbished HST buffet cars Nos. 40210 and 40903. The train in near perfect weather conditions crosses Cockwood Harbour, Starcross, Devon.
 EWS No. 66041 passes Dawlish on 22 March 2007 powering the 14.10 Meldon Quarry to St Blazey loaded ballast train.
EWS No. 66041 passes Dawlish on 22 March 2007 powering the 14.10 Meldon Quarry to St Blazey loaded ballast train.
On 26 March GBRf operated another FGW stock transfer move from Laira to Bombardier Derby via Old Oak Common and Ilford, formed of six FGW HST trailer vehicles. Motive power for the move was provided by Class 47 No. 47840 'North Star', and the 12.08 departure from Laira is seen approaching Teignmouth.
On 26 March GBRf operated another FGW stock transfer move from Laira to Bombardier Derby via Old Oak Common and Ilford, formed of six FGW HST trailer vehicles. Motive power for the move was provided by Class 47 No. 47840 'North Star', and the 12.08 departure from Laira is seen approaching Teignmouth.
 The Network Rail 'Structure Gauging Train' visited the West Country on 26-27 March 2007. Top and tailed by Class 31s Nos. 31285 and 31106 the train is seen crossing Cockwood Harbour in fading light forming the 1Z06, 18.05 Exeter Depot, 18.25 Exeter St Davids to Penzance on 27 March.
The Network Rail 'Structure Gauging Train' visited the West Country on 26-27 March 2007. Top and tailed by Class 31s Nos. 31285 and 31106 the train is seen crossing Cockwood Harbour in fading light forming the 1Z06, 18.05 Exeter Depot, 18.25 Exeter St Davids to Penzance on 27 March.
 After working a 'week of steam' in Cornwall and Devon, 'Black 5 No. 45407 departed back north on 29 March, powering the 13.28 Buckfastleigh - Exeter St Davids, before proceeding just with its support coach to Bristol. The up train approaches Dawlish in heavy rain.
After working a 'week of steam' in Cornwall and Devon, 'Black 5 No. 45407 departed back north on 29 March, powering the 13.28 Buckfastleigh - Exeter St Davids, before proceeding just with its support coach to Bristol. The up train approaches Dawlish in heavy rain.
 Ex GW steam 5051 and 6024 powered the Bristol-Penzance leg of 'The Cornishman' railtour from Birmingham on 31 March 2007. The 13-coach train is seen with steam blowing down is seen passing Dawlish.
Ex GW steam 5051 and 6024 powered the Bristol-Penzance leg of 'The Cornishman' railtour from Birmingham on 31 March 2007. The 13-coach train is seen with steam blowing down is seen passing Dawlish.
FGW will be using a hired-in Midland Mainline HST set until the end of the year co cover fleet shortages. On 3 April 2007, the set was formed between 43028 (with white FGW branding) and 43155. It is seen passing Dawlish forming the 06.43 Penzance-Paddington.
FGW will be using a hired-in Midland Mainline HST set until the end of the year co cover fleet shortages. On 3 April 2007, the set was formed between 43028 (with white FGW branding) and 43155. It is seen passing Dawlish forming the 06.43 Penzance-Paddington.
 On 5 April 2007, Virgin Trains hired-in a MML HST set with powercars Nos. 43007 and 43072 to form the 06.05 Derby - Plymouth and 11.50 return to Newcastle. The return train is seen approaching Teignmouth at Shaldon Bridge.
On 5 April 2007, Virgin Trains hired-in a MML HST set with powercars Nos. 43007 and 43072 to form the 06.05 Derby - Plymouth and 11.50 return to Newcastle. The return train is seen approaching Teignmouth at Shaldon Bridge.
 Leg two of the 2007 'The Great Britain' tour operated from Bristol Temple Meads to Penzance on 7 April 2007. The train was 'top and tailed' by WCRC Class 57/6 No. 57601 and Class 47/0 No. 47245. The train (a complete rake of maroon liveried vehicles) is seen passing Dawlish.
Leg two of the 2007 'The Great Britain' tour operated from Bristol Temple Meads to Penzance on 7 April 2007. The train was 'top and tailed' by WCRC Class 57/6 No. 57601 and Class 47/0 No. 47245. The train (a complete rake of maroon liveried vehicles) is seen passing Dawlish.
 The second leg of 'The Great Britain' 2007 tour operated on 7 April 2007, when the train was diesel hauled from Bristol to Penzance and then powered by GW steam 6024 and 5051 on the return run. In near perfect conditions with steam in just the right place, the train is seen powering over Cockwood Harbour.
The second leg of 'The Great Britain' 2007 tour operated on 7 April 2007, when the train was diesel hauled from Bristol to Penzance and then powered by GW steam 6024 and 5051 on the return run. In near perfect conditions with steam in just the right place, the train is seen powering over Cockwood Harbour.
The first Class 60 to operate the Fawley-Tavistock Junction oil train since 18 October 2005 was on 10 April 2007 when No. 60060 operated the service. The train is seen crossing Cockwood Harbour in the last few minutes of sun.
The first Class 60 to operate the Fawley-Tavistock Junction oil train since 18 October 2005 was on 10 April 2007 when No. 60060 operated the service. The train is seen crossing Cockwood Harbour in the last few minutes of sun.
 For the second evening running, Class 60 power has ventured into Devon. On the evening of 11 April 2007, the 16.33 Westbury - St Blazey ballast was 'top and tailed' by Class 60s Nos. 60019 and 60060. The train is seen crossing Cockwood Harbour, about the only location on the line with light remaining at that time of evening.
For the second evening running, Class 60 power has ventured into Devon. On the evening of 11 April 2007, the 16.33 Westbury - St Blazey ballast was 'top and tailed' by Class 60s Nos. 60019 and 60060. The train is seen crossing Cockwood Harbour, about the only location on the line with light remaining at that time of evening.
 The first visit to the West of Freightliner Heavy Haul blue Bardon Liveried Class 66 No. 66623 was on 12 April 2007, when the loco powered the 6Z60, 13.18 Neasden Stone Terminal to Hackney Yard empty ballast train formed of new FHH bogie ballast hoppers. The train is seen passing Cockwood Harbour.
The first visit to the West of Freightliner Heavy Haul blue Bardon Liveried Class 66 No. 66623 was on 12 April 2007, when the loco powered the 6Z60, 13.18 Neasden Stone Terminal to Hackney Yard empty ballast train formed of new FHH bogie ballast hoppers. The train is seen passing Cockwood Harbour.
 47840 North Star passes Dawlish at 12.35 on Saturday 14 April 2007 powering the 07.56 Bombardier Derby - Laira Mk3 stock transfer move, formed of two barrier cars, 2FOs, 4TSs, 1TGS and 2 buffet cars.
47840 North Star passes Dawlish at 12.35 on Saturday 14 April 2007 powering the 07.56 Bombardier Derby - Laira Mk3 stock transfer move, formed of two barrier cars, 2FOs, 4TSs, 1TGS and 2 buffet cars.
Following weekend engineering work in Cornwall a double headed Class 66 EWS engineers train was recorded passing Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish on 16 April 2007. The train operated as 6W15, 06.35 St Blazey to Westbury and motive power was provided by Nos. 66196 and 66009.
Following weekend engineering work in Cornwall a double headed Class 66 EWS engineers train was recorded passing Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish on 16 April 2007. The train operated as 6W15, 06.35 St Blazey to Westbury and motive power was provided by Nos. 66196 and 66009.
 After a gap of over eight months, the Freightliner Heavy Haul Earles Sidings to Moorswater cement service re-commenced on 16/17 April 2007. The train was powered forward from Bristol by brand new No. 66582 and after unloading its 21 PCA wagons at Moorswater, returned to Earles as the 15.25 Moorswater-Earles on 17 April 2007. The service is seen here passing Cockwood Harbour.
After a gap of over eight months, the Freightliner Heavy Haul Earles Sidings to Moorswater cement service re-commenced on 16/17 April 2007. The train was powered forward from Bristol by brand new No. 66582 and after unloading its 21 PCA wagons at Moorswater, returned to Earles as the 15.25 Moorswater-Earles on 17 April 2007. The service is seen here passing Cockwood Harbour.
 A stock move of a complete FGW HST set devoid of powercars but with barrier coaches operated as the 5Z77 13.14 Bristol Stoke Gifford - Laira on 18 April 2007. Motive power was provided by Cotswold No. 47810, and the train is seen passing Horse Cove, Dawlish.
A stock move of a complete FGW HST set devoid of powercars but with barrier coaches operated as the 5Z77 13.14 Bristol Stoke Gifford - Laira on 18 April 2007. Motive power was provided by Cotswold No. 47810, and the train is seen passing Horse Cove, Dawlish.
 One of the last main line workings for blue-liveried Class 47 No. 47840 'North Star', before its repaint into green by Brush Traction and hand over to the DEPG was on 19 April 2007, when it powered two Mk2 FGW coaches in use as barriers as the 5Z70 15.30 Bristol Temple Meads to Laira, prior to working a Mk3 stock move to Old Oak Common, Ilford and Derby. The westbound barrier move is seen passing Cockwood Harbour.
One of the last main line workings for blue-liveried Class 47 No. 47840 'North Star', before its repaint into green by Brush Traction and hand over to the DEPG was on 19 April 2007, when it powered two Mk2 FGW coaches in use as barriers as the 5Z70 15.30 Bristol Temple Meads to Laira, prior to working a Mk3 stock move to Old Oak Common, Ilford and Derby. The westbound barrier move is seen passing Cockwood Harbour.
On its return run from Plymouth Laira to Old Oak Common during the evening of 19 April 2007, blue-liveried Class 47 No. 47840 passes between Easton and Cockwood with a rake of FGW HST stock between two Mk2 barrier cars.
On its return run from Plymouth Laira to Old Oak Common during the evening of 19 April 2007, blue-liveried Class 47 No. 47840 passes between Easton and Cockwood with a rake of FGW HST stock between two Mk2 barrier cars.
 Network Rails New Measurement Train formed of 43013, 977984, 977814, 977993, 977994, 975984 and 43062 pass Dawlish Rockstone Bridge on 20 April 2007 forming the 1Z87 10.06 Plymouth - Paddington.
Network Rails New Measurement Train formed of 43013, 977984, 977814, 977993, 977994, 975984 and 43062 pass Dawlish Rockstone Bridge on 20 April 2007 forming the 1Z87 10.06 Plymouth - Paddington.
 One of the first charters of the 2007 season operated on 21 April 2007 when 'The South Devon Express' operated as the 1Z89 06.37 Hooton to Plymouth. Motive power was provided by Class 67s Nos. 67023 and 67026 and the train is seen with a load of 13 Mk2s passing Dawlish.
One of the first charters of the 2007 season operated on 21 April 2007 when 'The South Devon Express' operated as the 1Z89 06.37 Hooton to Plymouth. Motive power was provided by Class 67s Nos. 67023 and 67026 and the train is seen with a load of 13 Mk2s passing Dawlish.
 The return charter from Plymouth to Hooton on 21 April 2007, formed of 13 Anglia and Virgin Mk2s and powered by Class 67s Nos. 67026 and 67023 passes Cofton, between Dawlish Warren and Cockwood Harbour.
The return charter from Plymouth to Hooton on 21 April 2007, formed of 13 Anglia and Virgin Mk2s and powered by Class 67s Nos. 67026 and 67023 passes Cofton, between Dawlish Warren and Cockwood Harbour.
For the first time in many years celebrity Class 47 No. 47853 returned to the Dawlish Sea Wall on Friday 18 May 2007. After working west on the rear of the sleeper service from Paddington, the loco powered train 5Z70 07.00 Laira to Old Oak Common formed of barrier cars 6336 and 6338. The train complete with 'Bristol Bluebirds' headboard passes Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish.
For the first time in many years celebrity Class 47 No. 47853 returned to the Dawlish Sea Wall on Friday 18 May 2007. After working west on the rear of the sleeper service from Paddington, the loco powered train 5Z70 07.00 Laira to Old Oak Common formed of barrier cars 6336 and 6338. The train complete with 'Bristol Bluebirds' headboard passes Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish.
 The New Measurement Train (NMT) visited the West on Friday 18 May 2007, forming the 1Z78 05.49 Paddington - Plymouth and 10.05 return. The train was formed 43014, 975985, 977994, 977993, 975814, 977984 and 43013. The return working led by No. 43013 is seen passing along adjacent to Marine Parade, Dawlish.
The New Measurement Train (NMT) visited the West on Friday 18 May 2007, forming the 1Z78 05.49 Paddington - Plymouth and 10.05 return. The train was formed 43014, 975985, 977994, 977993, 975814, 977984 and 43013. The return working led by No. 43013 is seen passing along adjacent to Marine Parade, Dawlish.
 The first daytime visit of a 'barbie'-liveried Class 66/7 to the Sea Wall was on 21 May 2007, when No. 66724 powered the 10.00 Laira to Bombardier Derby stock move. The seven passenger coaches 44001, 42107, 42185, 42184, 42183, 41094, 41093
The first daytime visit of a 'barbie'-liveried Class 66/7 to the Sea Wall was on 21 May 2007, when No. 66724 powered the 10.00 Laira to Bombardier Derby stock move. The seven passenger coaches 44001, 42107, 42185, 42184, 42183, 41094, 41093
 GBRf No. 66724 powered train 5Z71, 12.00 Bombardier Derby to Laira on 22 May 2007. The train formed of refurbished HST stock Nos. 41081, 41108, 42347, 42308, 42309, 42090, 44060, with barriers 6336 and 6338 is seen passing Cockwood Harbour.
GBRf No. 66724 powered train 5Z71, 12.00 Bombardier Derby to Laira on 22 May 2007. The train formed of refurbished HST stock Nos. 41081, 41108, 42347, 42308, 42309, 42090, 44060, with barriers 6336 and 6338 is seen passing Cockwood Harbour.
For the second time in a week GBRf No. 66724 powered a rake of FGW HST vehicles away for refurbishment. On 23 May 2007, the loco powered the 5Z72 08.00 Laira - Ilford via Old Oak Common formed of barrier 6338, HSTs 41033, 41034, 42048, 42049, 42050, 44016, 40752 (the livery launch vehicle) and barrier 6336. In about the only glimps of sun, the train passes onto the sea wall at Teignmouth.
For the second time in a week GBRf No. 66724 powered a rake of FGW HST vehicles away for refurbishment. On 23 May 2007, the loco powered the 5Z72 08.00 Laira - Ilford via Old Oak Common formed of barrier 6338, HSTs 41033, 41034, 42048, 42049, 42050, 44016, 40752 (the livery launch vehicle) and barrier 6336. In about the only glimps of sun, the train passes onto the sea wall at Teignmouth.
 The first summer Saturday of 2007 was on 26 May, when a number of additional HSTs were hired-in by Virgin Trains to provide extra seats on the core holiday routes. GNER provided set No. 43051 + EC64 41153 41058 40701 42101 42294 42147 42103 42353 44083 + 43057
The first summer Saturday of 2007 was on 26 May, when a number of additional HSTs were hired-in by Virgin Trains to provide extra seats on the core holiday routes. GNER provided set No. 43051 + EC64 41153 41058 40701 42101 42294 42147 42103 42353 44083 + 43057
 A Past Time Rail 'EdenX' charter operated on Saturday 26 May 2007 from Aylesbury, departing at 06.10. Motive power was provided by EWS Class 67 No. 67018 and the train is seen rounding the curve at Langstone Rock, Dawlish Warren.
A Past Time Rail 'EdenX' charter operated on Saturday 26 May 2007 from Aylesbury, departing at 06.10. Motive power was provided by EWS Class 67 No. 67018 and the train is seen rounding the curve at Langstone Rock, Dawlish Warren.
 The second visit of BR Standard Class 8P No. 71000 to the Dawlish Sea Wall was on 28 May 2007, when the loco powered the Bristol Temple Meads - Plymouth and return leg of a charter 'The Devonian Duke' from Paddington. With a mixed rake of stock 'The Duke' storms through Dawlish. Thankfully the sun stayed out!
The second visit of BR Standard Class 8P No. 71000 to the Dawlish Sea Wall was on 28 May 2007, when the loco powered the Bristol Temple Meads - Plymouth and return leg of a charter 'The Devonian Duke' from Paddington. With a mixed rake of stock 'The Duke' storms through Dawlish. Thankfully the sun stayed out!
This gallery contains recent news and interesting illustrations taken on the South Devon Sea Wall (between Exeter and Newton Abbot). Images will remain in this collection for around six months before going into the general "Railways on the South Devon Sea Wall' gallery.
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