Railways on the South Devon Sea Wall
24th May 2004
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Loadhaul liveried Class 56s Nos. 56118 and 56107 pass Dawlish on 2 August with the Worksop Open Day Committee charter from Worksop to Paignton. Although this train was at one time running 41 minutes late, bu the time is reached the Dawlish Sea Wall it was on time
Loadhaul liveried Class 56s Nos. 56118 and 56107 pass Dawlish on 2 August with the Worksop Open Day Committee charter from Worksop to Paignton. Although this train was at one time running 41 minutes late, bu the time is reached the Dawlish Sea Wall it was on time
 Following failure of No. 7802 the previous week, the Bristol-Kingswear charter on 17 August was powered by Didcot-based No. 5051 Earl Bathurst. The train, running dead to time is seen passing Dawlish at speed.
Following failure of No. 7802 the previous week, the Bristol-Kingswear charter on 17 August was powered by Didcot-based No. 5051 Earl Bathurst. The train, running dead to time is seen passing Dawlish at speed.
 On 22 November 2003, Preserved A4 No. 60009 powered a charter from Paddington to Plymouth and return. The weather was rather dull, but this record view of the event was taken passing Dawlish.
On 22 November 2003, Preserved A4 No. 60009 powered a charter from Paddington to Plymouth and return. The weather was rather dull, but this record view of the event was taken passing Dawlish.
 67001 passes Dawlish on 31 July 2004 with the 09.05 Paignton-Newcastle summer Saturday relief service.
67001 passes Dawlish on 31 July 2004 with the 09.05 Paignton-Newcastle summer Saturday relief service.
With the VSOE in the West Country for the weekend, the VIP train, powered by No. 67010 operated two Plymouth-Exeter specials on 13 September. the first of the train, the 10.47 Plymouth-Exeter is seen passing along the sea wall section at Dawlish.
With the VSOE in the West Country for the weekend, the VIP train, powered by No. 67010 operated two Plymouth-Exeter specials on 13 September. the first of the train, the 10.47 Plymouth-Exeter is seen passing along the sea wall section at Dawlish.
 67027 approaches Dawlish on 31 July with 08.43 Paignton-Preston summer saturday refief service.
67027 approaches Dawlish on 31 July with 08.43 Paignton-Preston summer saturday refief service.
 With a 'little' exhaust emerging from the power units, No. D1015 pulls around the tight curve at langstone Rock, Dawlish with the 07.25 Paddington-Penzance 'Royal Duchy' charter on 9 August.
With a 'little' exhaust emerging from the power units, No. D1015 pulls around the tight curve at langstone Rock, Dawlish with the 07.25 Paddington-Penzance 'Royal Duchy' charter on 9 August.
 158841 in 'Ginsters Pasty' livery approach Dawlish on 09.33 Manchester-Plymouth on 18 January 2003 (First run in advert livery).
158841 in 'Ginsters Pasty' livery approach Dawlish on 09.33 Manchester-Plymouth on 18 January 2003 (First run in advert livery).
EWS No. 67014 passes Aller Junction, west of Newton Abbot with the 09.51 Preston-Paignton Summer Saturday relief service on 31 July 2004.
EWS No. 67014 passes Aller Junction, west of Newton Abbot with the 09.51 Preston-Paignton Summer Saturday relief service on 31 July 2004.
 EWS No. 67006 approaches Aller Junction, west of Newton Abbot on 31 July 2004 with the 16.35 Goodrington Sidings-Old Oak Common empty stock move.
EWS No. 67006 approaches Aller Junction, west of Newton Abbot on 31 July 2004 with the 16.35 Goodrington Sidings-Old Oak Common empty stock move.
 4472 'Flying Scotsman' pilots EWS Class 66 No. 66076 over Cockwood Harbour on 14 September 2002 powering a Victoria - Plymouth charter formed of 'Pullman' stock.
4472 'Flying Scotsman' pilots EWS Class 66 No. 66076 over Cockwood Harbour on 14 September 2002 powering a Victoria - Plymouth charter formed of 'Pullman' stock.
 47830 hauling 43005 + 42076 + 6348 + 6338 + 44028 + 42253 + 42252 + 42283 + 42345 + 40722 + 41122 + 43182 down Cockwood Harbour, 14.30 Bristol St Philips Marsh-Laira stock move. 21 July 2002.
47830 hauling 43005 + 42076 + 6348 + 6338 + 44028 + 42253 + 42252 + 42283 + 42345 + 40722 + 41122 + 43182 down Cockwood Harbour, 14.30 Bristol St Philips Marsh-Laira stock move. 21 July 2002.
The VSOE operated west from London Victoria to Truro on 12 September for the 'Cornish Gardens Weekend' series of trips. Motive power was provided by No. 67010 and the train is seen passing over Cockwood Harbour. CJM
The VSOE operated west from London Victoria to Truro on 12 September for the 'Cornish Gardens Weekend' series of trips. Motive power was provided by No. 67010 and the train is seen passing over Cockwood Harbour. CJM
 D1015 down Teignmouth Harbour, powering a Crewe-Plymouth 'Western Pilgrim' charter on 26 October 2002.
D1015 down Teignmouth Harbour, powering a Crewe-Plymouth 'Western Pilgrim' charter on 26 October 2002.
 Yeoman No. 59004 and Hanson No. 59103 pass Dawlish on 3 June 2002 powering the 08.00 Bristol Temple Meads-Par (1Z59) Mendip/Yeoman/Hanson day out special.
Yeoman No. 59004 and Hanson No. 59103 pass Dawlish on 3 June 2002 powering the 08.00 Bristol Temple Meads-Par (1Z59) Mendip/Yeoman/Hanson day out special.
 3440 City of Truro operated a charter from Bristol temple Meads to kingswear on Saturday 8 May, the train is seen passing the well known location of Dawlish in South Devon.
3440 City of Truro operated a charter from Bristol temple Meads to kingswear on Saturday 8 May, the train is seen passing the well known location of Dawlish in South Devon.
67020 and a rake of Mk3s pass Aller Junction, Newton Abbot with a Virgin Trains driver training run on 18 May, 2004.
67020 and a rake of Mk3s pass Aller Junction, Newton Abbot with a Virgin Trains driver training run on 18 May, 2004.
 EWS Class 67 No. 67020 passes Dawlish on 21 May 2004 with a Virgin Trains driver training run from Bristol to Tavistock Junction.
EWS Class 67 No. 67020 passes Dawlish on 21 May 2004 with a Virgin Trains driver training run from Bristol to Tavistock Junction.
 220009 passes Teignmouth on 22 May 2004 forming the 07.13 Leeds-Paignton.
220009 passes Teignmouth on 22 May 2004 forming the 07.13 Leeds-Paignton.
 40145 passes Teignmouth on 22 May 2004 with a charter from Crewe to Plymouth.
40145 passes Teignmouth on 22 May 2004 with a charter from Crewe to Plymouth.
40145 passes Cockwood Harbour on 22 May 2004 with a return Plymouth-Crewe 'Pathfinder' charter.
40145 passes Cockwood Harbour on 22 May 2004 with a return Plymouth-Crewe 'Pathfinder' charter.
 47756 and 46035 down through Dawlish on Railtour from Birmingham to Penzance. 28 June 2003.
47756 and 46035 down through Dawlish on Railtour from Birmingham to Penzance. 28 June 2003.
Class 47 traction returned to the South Devon Sea Wall on 12 July, when No. 47782 off 'Thunderbird' duties was used to haul four Italian ferry vans from Tavistock Junction to Exeter Riverside. The train is seen passing Dawlish.
Class 47 traction returned to the South Devon Sea Wall on 12 July, when No. 47782 off 'Thunderbird' duties was used to haul four Italian ferry vans from Tavistock Junction to Exeter Riverside. The train is seen passing Dawlish.
 Class 47 traction again returned to the South Devon main line on Sunday 13 July, when FGW did not have an HST for the 09.15 Paddington-Penzance. Type 4s Nos. 47813 and 47832 'top and tailed' a rake of FGW Mk2s and are seen rounding the curve at Dawlish Warren. The train returned to London as the 15.41 Penzance-Paddington.
Class 47 traction again returned to the South Devon main line on Sunday 13 July, when FGW did not have an HST for the 09.15 Paddington-Penzance. Type 4s Nos. 47813 and 47832 'top and tailed' a rake of FGW Mk2s and are seen rounding the curve at Dawlish Warren. The train returned to London as the 15.41 Penzance-Paddington.
Class 47 No. 47832 passes Cockwood Harbour (with water!) forming the HST replacement 15.41 Penzance-Paddington on 13 July. By the time this picture was taken the train was running around one hour late.
Class 47 No. 47832 passes Cockwood Harbour (with water!) forming the HST replacement 15.41 Penzance-Paddington on 13 July. By the time this picture was taken the train was running around one hour late.
 Virgin Trains managed to run out of Voayger sets at Manchester Longsight on 8 February 2004 and had to hire-in a Midland Mainline set with power cars 43158/180 complete with a 'Rio' coaching stock set to form the 08.17 Machester Piccadilly to Plymouth service. The train is seen passing Dawlish.
Virgin Trains managed to run out of Voayger sets at Manchester Longsight on 8 February 2004 and had to hire-in a Midland Mainline set with power cars 43158/180 complete with a 'Rio' coaching stock set to form the 08.17 Machester Piccadilly to Plymouth service. The train is seen passing Dawlish.
43037 the recently named 'Penydarren' passes Langstone Rock on 19 February 2004 with the 09.35 Plymouth-Paddington
43037 the recently named 'Penydarren' passes Langstone Rock on 19 February 2004 with the 09.35 Plymouth-Paddington
 67006 passes Dawlish on 22 May 2004 powering the 07.25 Paddington-Paignton (HRT charter).
67006 passes Dawlish on 22 May 2004 powering the 07.25 Paddington-Paignton (HRT charter).
The 'Peak Saturday' holiday season commenced for Virgin Trains services on 3 July, with the operation of four loco-hauled relief services, all formed of mk2 stock powered by a Class 67, hired-in from EWS. the first Class 67 powered down train to stop at Dawlish, the 07.08 York-Paignton, is seen departing the seaside resort powered by No. 67027.
The 'Peak Saturday' holiday season commenced for Virgin Trains services on 3 July, with the operation of four loco-hauled relief services, all formed of mk2 stock powered by a Class 67, hired-in from EWS. the first Class 67 powered down train to stop at Dawlish, the 07.08 York-Paignton, is seen departing the seaside resort powered by No. 67027.
 EWS Class 67 no. 67013 pulls away from the Dawlish station stop on 10 July, 2004 with the 09.05 Paignton-Newcastle, Summer Saturday 'relief' train.
EWS Class 67 no. 67013 pulls away from the Dawlish station stop on 10 July, 2004 with the 09.05 Paignton-Newcastle, Summer Saturday 'relief' train.
 GNER No. 43111 and GNER43006 depart Teignmouth on Saturday 10 July, with 09.25 Newquay-Newcastle, Holiday Express operated by Virgin Trains.
GNER No. 43111 and GNER43006 depart Teignmouth on Saturday 10 July, with 09.25 Newquay-Newcastle, Holiday Express operated by Virgin Trains.
 Class 67 No. 67010 pulls away from Dawlish and heads towards Teignmouth on 17 July, 2004 with the Saturday only 07.08 York-Paignton
Class 67 No. 67010 pulls away from Dawlish and heads towards Teignmouth on 17 July, 2004 with the Saturday only 07.08 York-Paignton
Royal-liveried Class 67 No. 67005 passes Langstone Rock, Devon with the 09.05 Paignton-Newcastle Summer Virgin Trains relief service on 24 July 2004.
Royal-liveried Class 67 No. 67005 passes Langstone Rock, Devon with the 09.05 Paignton-Newcastle Summer Virgin Trains relief service on 24 July 2004.
 On 24 July 2004, Pathfinder Railtours operated a charter from Guildford to Par. Motive power was provided by Class 50s Nos. 50031 and 50049. In the usual poor weather conditions of the west, especially when interesting trains are around, the charter rounds the curve at Dawlish Warren and starts the run along the South Devon Sea Wall
On 24 July 2004, Pathfinder Railtours operated a charter from Guildford to Par. Motive power was provided by Class 50s Nos. 50031 and 50049. In the usual poor weather conditions of the west, especially when interesting trains are around, the charter rounds the curve at Dawlish Warren and starts the run along the South Devon Sea Wall
 Taken on 24 July 2004, Class 67 No. 67003 departs from Dawlish with the 07.08 York-Paignton Virgin Trains summer Saturday relief. The train is formed of a rake of former InterCity-liveried Mk2 stock.
Taken on 24 July 2004, Class 67 No. 67003 departs from Dawlish with the 07.08 York-Paignton Virgin Trains summer Saturday relief. The train is formed of a rake of former InterCity-liveried Mk2 stock.
 Class 67 No. 67010 crosses Cockwood Harbour on 24 July, 2004 with 18.00 Goodrington-Old Oak Common empty stock move. The train was running 40 minutes late due to the late running of the down working.
Class 67 No. 67010 crosses Cockwood Harbour on 24 July, 2004 with 18.00 Goodrington-Old Oak Common empty stock move. The train was running 40 minutes late due to the late running of the down working.
For many years I have been associated with photographing trains in and around Dawlish in South Devon. I have set out to try and get as many different classes of locomotive and multiple unit as possible passing alomg the Sea Wall section between Dawlish Station and Kennaway Tunnel. This Fotopic site will be built up as time permits showing a number of these views. Some pictures here have been taken from the previous news collection.
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