A Selection of Recent Dawlish Sea Wall Pictures
10th April 2007
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The return 'Devonian Duke' charter on 28 May 2007 from Plymouth to Paddington, powered by No. 71000 as far as Bristol is seen crossing Cockwood Harbour. Photographers were blessed with some water actually in the harbour!
The return 'Devonian Duke' charter on 28 May 2007 from Plymouth to Paddington, powered by No. 71000 as far as Bristol is seen crossing Cockwood Harbour. Photographers were blessed with some water actually in the harbour!
 After running light from Bristol Temple Meads, GBRf No. 66715 'Valour' powered train 5Z70, 10.00 Laira to Bombardier Derby on 29 May 2007. The train is seen rounding the sea wall at Langstone Rock.
After running light from Bristol Temple Meads, GBRf No. 66715 'Valour' powered train 5Z70, 10.00 Laira to Bombardier Derby on 29 May 2007. The train is seen rounding the sea wall at Langstone Rock.
 The infrequent empty ballast hopper service to Burngullow for loading with ballast bound for Angerstein Wharf operated as train 6Z60 10.51 Neasden-Hackney Yard (Newton Abbot) on 31 May 2007. Motive power was provided by 66622 and the train was formed of one JGA and 17 HIA Freightliner-liveried wagons. The train is seen passing Dawlish.
The infrequent empty ballast hopper service to Burngullow for loading with ballast bound for Angerstein Wharf operated as train 6Z60 10.51 Neasden-Hackney Yard (Newton Abbot) on 31 May 2007. Motive power was provided by 66622 and the train was formed of one JGA and 17 HIA Freightliner-liveried wagons. The train is seen passing Dawlish.
 43008 departs from Dawlish on 2 June 2007 leading the 07.35 Bristol Temple Meads - Paignton, on the rear is advertising-liveried No. 43290.
43008 departs from Dawlish on 2 June 2007 leading the 07.35 Bristol Temple Meads - Paignton, on the rear is advertising-liveried No. 43290.
Sporting Leeds-London advertising, MTU-fitted No. 43290 leads the 10.32 Paignton - Newcastle along the sea wall at Rockstone Bridge on 2 June 2007.
Sporting Leeds-London advertising, MTU-fitted No. 43290 leads the 10.32 Paignton - Newcastle along the sea wall at Rockstone Bridge on 2 June 2007.
 A 'Compass Tours' charter from Lichfield to Paignton operated on 2 June 2007. A rake of mainly ex-Anglia Mk2s was used with one VT coach in the middle. Traction was provided by Class 47s Nos. 47847 and 47805 operating in the 'top and tail' mode. The westbound train is seen rounding Langstone Rock and onto the Dawlish Sea Wall.
A 'Compass Tours' charter from Lichfield to Paignton operated on 2 June 2007. A rake of mainly ex-Anglia Mk2s was used with one VT coach in the middle. Traction was provided by Class 47s Nos. 47847 and 47805 operating in the 'top and tail' mode. The westbound train is seen rounding Langstone Rock and onto the Dawlish Sea Wall.
 A 'Compass Tours' charter from Lichfield to Paignton operated on 2 June 2007. A rake of mainly ex-Anglia Mk2s was used with one VT coach in the middle. Traction was provided by Class 47s Nos. 47847 and 47805 operating in the 'top and tail' mode. The westbound train is seen rounding Langstone Rock and onto the Dawlish Sea Wall.
A 'Compass Tours' charter from Lichfield to Paignton operated on 2 June 2007. A rake of mainly ex-Anglia Mk2s was used with one VT coach in the middle. Traction was provided by Class 47s Nos. 47847 and 47805 operating in the 'top and tail' mode. The westbound train is seen rounding Langstone Rock and onto the Dawlish Sea Wall.
 The second week of VT hiring-in MML and GNER stock to provide extra capacity of the Paignton and Newquay routes was on 2 June 2007. An MML set led by powercar 43043 with No. 43104 on the rear passes Langstone Rock with the 07.25 Manchester Piccadilly - Newquay.
The second week of VT hiring-in MML and GNER stock to provide extra capacity of the Paignton and Newquay routes was on 2 June 2007. An MML set led by powercar 43043 with No. 43104 on the rear passes Langstone Rock with the 07.25 Manchester Piccadilly - Newquay.
After running empty from Leeds to Plymouth and forming a stopping service to Newquay, GNER HST with MTU powercar No. 43318 and 43110 on the rear pass Langstone Rock on 2 June 2007 forming the 09.40 Newquay - Newcastle.
After running empty from Leeds to Plymouth and forming a stopping service to Newquay, GNER HST with MTU powercar No. 43318 and 43110 on the rear pass Langstone Rock on 2 June 2007 forming the 09.40 Newquay - Newcastle.
 On Sunday 3 June 2007, Cotswold No. 47810 was used to haul four FGW powercars Nos. 43079, 43042, 43138, 43122 as the 0F77 11.30 Bristol Temple Meads - Laira. The train is seen passing Dawlish.
On Sunday 3 June 2007, Cotswold No. 47810 was used to haul four FGW powercars Nos. 43079, 43042, 43138, 43122 as the 0F77 11.30 Bristol Temple Meads - Laira. The train is seen passing Dawlish.
 A further stock move from Laira to Bombardier Ilford operated on 7 June 2007. Power was provided by 66715 which operated light from Willesden. The stock move included the unique 'Volo' entertainment coach coupled behind the barrier vehicle. The train is seen crossing Cockwood Harbour.
A further stock move from Laira to Bombardier Ilford operated on 7 June 2007. Power was provided by 66715 which operated light from Willesden. The stock move included the unique 'Volo' entertainment coach coupled behind the barrier vehicle. The train is seen crossing Cockwood Harbour.
 The Friday New Measurement Train test special operated from Paddington to Plymouth and return on 8 June 2007. The train operated with just four test cars with powercar No. 43013 on the London end and 43014 on the Plymouth end. The return train is seen passing Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish.
The Friday New Measurement Train test special operated from Paddington to Plymouth and return on 8 June 2007. The train operated with just four test cars with powercar No. 43013 on the London end and 43014 on the Plymouth end. The return train is seen passing Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish.
After departing Bombardier Derby at 14.00 the previous day and being recessed at Bristol overnight following technical problems, a special 5Z70 10.00 Bristol TM to Laira FGW stock move operated on Saturday 9 June 2007. Powered by GBRf No. 66715 the train consisted of two barrier vans and 10 passenger cars 3FOs, 1 buffet and six TSOs. In near perfect conditions the train is seen passing Dawlish.
After departing Bombardier Derby at 14.00 the previous day and being recessed at Bristol overnight following technical problems, a special 5Z70 10.00 Bristol TM to Laira FGW stock move operated on Saturday 9 June 2007. Powered by GBRf No. 66715 the train consisted of two barrier vans and 10 passenger cars 3FOs, 1 buffet and six TSOs. In near perfect conditions the train is seen passing Dawlish.
 The first reported working of one of the 'new' South West Trains Class 158 sets over the Sea Wall was on Saturday 9 June 2007 when No. 158886 formed the 14.20 Waterloo-Penzance. After spending the night in Penzance, the set returned on 10 June 2007 forming the 13.50 Penzance-Waterloo/Portsmouth. The train is seen crossing Cockwood Harbour.
The first reported working of one of the 'new' South West Trains Class 158 sets over the Sea Wall was on Saturday 9 June 2007 when No. 158886 formed the 14.20 Waterloo-Penzance. After spending the night in Penzance, the set returned on 10 June 2007 forming the 13.50 Penzance-Waterloo/Portsmouth. The train is seen crossing Cockwood Harbour.
 The Northern Belle 'Pullman' train visited the West on Saturday 16 June, forming the 1Z26 06.05 Birmingham International to Par and return. Power was provided by EWS in the form of Class 67 No. 67023, the train is seen passing Dawlish.
The Northern Belle 'Pullman' train visited the West on Saturday 16 June, forming the 1Z26 06.05 Birmingham International to Par and return. Power was provided by EWS in the form of Class 67 No. 67023, the train is seen passing Dawlish.
 Class 50 No. 50049 powered a charter from Leicester to Paignton on Saturday 16 June (the train actually started from Birmingham due to flooding in the Leicester-Birmingham area). With No. 57601 on the rear, the train passes along Marine Parade, Dawish.
Class 50 No. 50049 powered a charter from Leicester to Paignton on Saturday 16 June (the train actually started from Birmingham due to flooding in the Leicester-Birmingham area). With No. 57601 on the rear, the train passes along Marine Parade, Dawish.
Refurbished Mk3 TGS 44093 and Buffet 40716 were hauled from Bombardier Ilford to Laira during the afternoon of 18 June 2007. The train scheduled as the 13.00 departure from Ilford ran some two hours late and by the time it reached Dawlish the light was virtually gone.
Refurbished Mk3 TGS 44093 and Buffet 40716 were hauled from Bombardier Ilford to Laira during the afternoon of 18 June 2007. The train scheduled as the 13.00 departure from Ilford ran some two hours late and by the time it reached Dawlish the light was virtually gone.
 A further stock move from Laira to Bombardier Derby took place on 19 June 2007. The train formed of vehicles 44049. 42145. 42144. 42143. 42268. 41136. 41003 was powered by Class 47 No. 47853 on hire to FirstGBRf. The train is seen passing Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish. The first and last HST coach were part of the short set repainted in 'dynamic lines' livery for the new FGW franchise launch in April 2006.
A further stock move from Laira to Bombardier Derby took place on 19 June 2007. The train formed of vehicles 44049. 42145. 42144. 42143. 42268. 41136. 41003 was powered by Class 47 No. 47853 on hire to FirstGBRf. The train is seen passing Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish. The first and last HST coach were part of the short set repainted in 'dynamic lines' livery for the new FGW franchise launch in April 2006.
 The GREAT power returned to the Sea Wall on 23 June 2007, when 'Western' No. D1015 Western Champion powered the 1Z52 06.05 Birmingham International - Penzance and return charter. Hauling 13 coaches, the train rounds Langstone Rock and starts to traverse the Sea Wall.
The GREAT power returned to the Sea Wall on 23 June 2007, when 'Western' No. D1015 Western Champion powered the 1Z52 06.05 Birmingham International - Penzance and return charter. Hauling 13 coaches, the train rounds Langstone Rock and starts to traverse the Sea Wall.
 A charter from Ashford Kent to Kingswear operated on 23 June 2007, motive power was provided by Cotswold Rail in the form of Class 47s Nos. 47828 and 47810 which 'top and tailed' the Blue Pullman stock. Crewed by a GBRf 'Bristol Bluebird' driver, the down train led by No. 47828 passes Dawlish just minutes after a passing storm.
A charter from Ashford Kent to Kingswear operated on 23 June 2007, motive power was provided by Cotswold Rail in the form of Class 47s Nos. 47828 and 47810 which 'top and tailed' the Blue Pullman stock. Crewed by a GBRf 'Bristol Bluebird' driver, the down train led by No. 47828 passes Dawlish just minutes after a passing storm.
Freightliner Heavy Haul No. 66616 was used to power an additional 6Z29, 14.52 Theale - Newton Abbot Hackney Yard on Saturday 23 June 2007. The train consisted of FHH sand hoppers, which after recessing at Hackney Yard over the weekend continued to Burngullow on Monday 25 June for loading with sand. The train is seen passing Cockwood Harbour.
Freightliner Heavy Haul No. 66616 was used to power an additional 6Z29, 14.52 Theale - Newton Abbot Hackney Yard on Saturday 23 June 2007. The train consisted of FHH sand hoppers, which after recessing at Hackney Yard over the weekend continued to Burngullow on Monday 25 June for loading with sand. The train is seen passing Cockwood Harbour.
 Aller Junction, west of Newton Abbot is about the extremity of the coverage of this page. On 26 June 2007, Cotswold No. 47813 approaches Aller with the 11.30 Landore - Laira powercar move formed of PC No. 43143 and a FGW Mk2 barrier coach.
Aller Junction, west of Newton Abbot is about the extremity of the coverage of this page. On 26 June 2007, Cotswold No. 47813 approaches Aller with the 11.30 Landore - Laira powercar move formed of PC No. 43143 and a FGW Mk2 barrier coach.
 Freightliner Heavy Haul 66622 returned to the Sea Wall on 28 June 2007, hauling the Neasden to Newton Abbot Hackney Yard empty sand hoppers bound for Cornwall. The train is seen from the more unusual view from the land side looking towards Exeter from the Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish.
Freightliner Heavy Haul 66622 returned to the Sea Wall on 28 June 2007, hauling the Neasden to Newton Abbot Hackney Yard empty sand hoppers bound for Cornwall. The train is seen from the more unusual view from the land side looking towards Exeter from the Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish.
 5Z90, the 13.00 Bombardier Derby to Laira on 3 July 2007, powered by 66725 is seen approaching Dawlish Warren station formed of Mk2 barrier 5740. Mk3s 41157, 41158, 42200, 42129, 42245, 42250, 44086. and Mk2 barrier 5737.
5Z90, the 13.00 Bombardier Derby to Laira on 3 July 2007, powered by 66725 is seen approaching Dawlish Warren station formed of Mk2 barrier 5740. Mk3s 41157, 41158, 42200, 42129, 42245, 42250, 44086. and Mk2 barrier 5737.
FirstGBRf No. 66725 returned from Laira to Old Oak Common hauling two FGW Mk2 barrier coaches during the morning of 4 July 2007. Running as 5Z91 10.00 Laira - Old Oak Common, the train is seen passing Teignmouth, where embankment cutting has recently improved the photographic view.
FirstGBRf No. 66725 returned from Laira to Old Oak Common hauling two FGW Mk2 barrier coaches during the morning of 4 July 2007. Running as 5Z91 10.00 Laira - Old Oak Common, the train is seen passing Teignmouth, where embankment cutting has recently improved the photographic view.
 The annual trip of the VSOE Pullman to the West Country took place between 6-8 July 2007. On 6 July the train operated as the 09.45 Victoria - Truro, powered by No. 67013 it is seen passing Horse Cove, Dawlish.
The annual trip of the VSOE Pullman to the West Country took place between 6-8 July 2007. On 6 July the train operated as the 09.45 Victoria - Truro, powered by No. 67013 it is seen passing Horse Cove, Dawlish.
 The newly opened out photographic spot at Teignmouth station was used to capture the GNER set, formed of 43119, set EC64 and 43077 forming the 10.32 Paignton - Newcastle on 7 July 2007.
The newly opened out photographic spot at Teignmouth station was used to capture the GNER set, formed of 43119, set EC64 and 43077 forming the 10.32 Paignton - Newcastle on 7 July 2007.
 One-Anglia-liveried Class 47 No. 47818 was used to power the Blue Pullman from Colchester to Kingswear on 7 July 2007. The train is seen rounding the curve at Langstone Rock, Dawlish Warren.
One-Anglia-liveried Class 47 No. 47818 was used to power the Blue Pullman from Colchester to Kingswear on 7 July 2007. The train is seen rounding the curve at Langstone Rock, Dawlish Warren.
47813 leads the Blue Pullman charter over an empty Cockwood Harbour on 7 July 2007 forming the 17.15 Kingswear - Colchester.
47813 leads the Blue Pullman charter over an empty Cockwood Harbour on 7 July 2007 forming the 17.15 Kingswear - Colchester.
 EWS Class 67 No. 67013 crosses Cockwood Harbour on 7 July 2007 powering the 18.49 Exeter St Davids - Kingswear VSOE evening dinner special.
EWS Class 67 No. 67013 crosses Cockwood Harbour on 7 July 2007 powering the 18.49 Exeter St Davids - Kingswear VSOE evening dinner special.
 The start of the 2007 Torbay Express season of steam hauled services between Bristol Temple Meads and Kingswear commenced on 8 July 2007. Thrains will operate every Sunday until early September. Motive power on the first run was provided by 'King' 6024 and the train is seen passing Dawlish.
The start of the 2007 Torbay Express season of steam hauled services between Bristol Temple Meads and Kingswear commenced on 8 July 2007. Thrains will operate every Sunday until early September. Motive power on the first run was provided by 'King' 6024 and the train is seen passing Dawlish.
Green-liveried No. 47815 'Great Western' was hired to FirstGBRf on 9-10 July 2007 for Mk3 empty stock moved. The loco and FGW Mk2 barrier cars 5737 and 5740 formed the 5Z90 12.00 Old Oak Common - Laira on 9 July, the train is seen approaching Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish.
Green-liveried No. 47815 'Great Western' was hired to FirstGBRf on 9-10 July 2007 for Mk3 empty stock moved. The loco and FGW Mk2 barrier cars 5737 and 5740 formed the 5Z90 12.00 Old Oak Common - Laira on 9 July, the train is seen approaching Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish.
Green Class 47 No. 47815 'Great Western' crosses Cockwood Harbour hauling a refurbished set of FGW HST stock as the 12.30 Bombardier Derby to Laira on 10 July 2007. The train is formed barrier 5737 plus refurbished coaches 40713, 41093, 41094, 42183, 42184, 42185, 42107, 44001, 40757, 41114, 41162 and barrier 5740
Green Class 47 No. 47815 'Great Western' crosses Cockwood Harbour hauling a refurbished set of FGW HST stock as the 12.30 Bombardier Derby to Laira on 10 July 2007. The train is formed barrier 5737 plus refurbished coaches 40713, 41093, 41094, 42183, 42184, 42185, 42107, 44001, 40757, 41114, 41162 and barrier 5740
 The 07.35 Bristol Temple Meads - Paignton on 14 July 2007, formed with powercars 43110 and 43320 ran around 25 mins late due to people on the track near Castle Cary. The set is seen approaching Dawlish viw from the Coastguards Bridge.
The 07.35 Bristol Temple Meads - Paignton on 14 July 2007, formed with powercars 43110 and 43320 ran around 25 mins late due to people on the track near Castle Cary. The set is seen approaching Dawlish viw from the Coastguards Bridge.
 After having engine trouble with Class 67 No. 67013 in the London division, the 07.12 Paddington - Paignton charter on 14 Jult 2007 had to have the rear engine No. 67026 attached to the front at Reading, giving what looked like a double headed working. Emerging from Parsons Tunnel, Teignmouth the train is seen around 90mins late heading for Paignton.
After having engine trouble with Class 67 No. 67013 in the London division, the 07.12 Paddington - Paignton charter on 14 Jult 2007 had to have the rear engine No. 67026 attached to the front at Reading, giving what looked like a double headed working. Emerging from Parsons Tunnel, Teignmouth the train is seen around 90mins late heading for Paignton.
 In rather poor weather, the rain having just ceased. No. 6024 storms towards Dawlish Station and the Coastguards Bridge on 15 July 2007 with the Bristol - Kingswear 'Torbay Express' service.
In rather poor weather, the rain having just ceased. No. 6024 storms towards Dawlish Station and the Coastguards Bridge on 15 July 2007 with the Bristol - Kingswear 'Torbay Express' service.
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