130107_999.jpg	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.
170107-999.jpg	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.
230107-999.jpg	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.
310107-999.jpg	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.
020207-999.jpg	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.
030207_999.jpg	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.
170307-999.jpg	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.
220307_999.jpg	EWS No. 66041 passes Dawlish on 22 March 2007 powering the 14.10 Meldon Quarry to St Blazey loaded ballast train.
260307-998.jpg	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.
270307-999.jpg	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.
290307-999.jpg	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.
310307-999.jpg	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.
030407-999.jpg	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.
050407-999.jpg	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.
070407-999.jpg	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.
100407_999.jpg	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.
070407_997.jpg	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.
110407-999.jpg	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.
120407-999.jpg	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.
140407_999.jpg	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.
160407-999.jpg	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.
170407_999.jpg	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.
180407_999.jpg	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.
190407_999.jpg	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.
190407_998fp.jpg	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.
200407-999.jpg	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.
210407-999.jpg	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.
210407_998.jpg	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.
180507-999.jpg	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.
180507-998.jpg	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.
210507_999.jpg	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
220507_999_1024.jpg	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.
220507_999.jpg	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.
260507-998.jpg	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.
260507-999a.jpg	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
280507-999.jpg	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!
280507-998.jpg	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!
290507-999_1024.jpg	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.
310507_999.jpg	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.
020607-994.jpg	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.
020607-995.jpg	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.
020607-996.jpg	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.
020607-997.jpg	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.
020607-998.jpg	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.
020607-999.jpg	43008 departs from Dawlish on 2 June 2007 leading the 07.35 Bristol Temple Meads - Paignton, on the rear is advertising-liveried No. 43290.
030607-999.jpg	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.
070607-999.jpg	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.
080607-999.jpg	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.
090607-999.jpg	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.
100607-999.jpg	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.
160607-998.jpg	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.
160607-999.jpg	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.
180607-999.jpg	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.
190607-999fp.jpg	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.
230607_999.jpg	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.
230607-997.jpg	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.
230607-996.jpg	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.
260607-999.jpg	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.
280607-999.jpg	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.
030707_999.jpg	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. 
040707-999.jpg	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.
060707_999.jpg	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.
080707_999.jpg	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. 
070707_996.jpg	EWS Class 67 No. 67013 crosses Cockwood Harbour on 7 July 2007 powering the 18.49 Exeter St Davids - Kingswear VSOE evening dinner special.
070707_997.jpg	47813 leads the Blue Pullman charter over an empty Cockwood Harbour on 7 July 2007 forming the 17.15 Kingswear - Colchester.
070707_998.jpg	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.
070707_999.jpg	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.
090707-999.jpg	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.
100707_999fp.jpg	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
140707_998.jpg	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.
140707_999.jpg	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.
150707-999.jpg	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.
170707_999.jpg	FirstGBRf sent Class 66/7 No. 66724 light from Wembley to Laira during the afternoon of 17 July 2007. It returned north with train 5Z90, 18.30 Laira - Ilford formed of two barrier cars and buffet No. 40707 for refurbishment. In good evening light the train round the curve at Langstone Rock, Dawlish Warren.
200707-999.jpg	First/GBRf No. 66724 passes Dawlish on 20 July 2007 forming the 10.30 Laira to Old Oak Common formed of 5737 + 41126 41125 40724 42344 41179 42250 42251 44030 + 5740
220707-999.jpg	Cockwood Harbour, rather water-less is the location for the return 'Torbay Express' on 22 July 2007. At least the sun came out.
240707-999.jpg	GBRf/Metronet-liveried Class 66 No. 66718 ventured west late on 23 July 2007 with three barrier coaches, and after spending the night at Laira returned as 5Z90 09.00 Laira-Bombardier Ilford on 24 July 2007. The train is formed  5740, 44097, 42084, 42246, 42187, 42115, 9481, 6721. The train is seen approaching Dawlish Rockstone Bridge.
270707_999fp.jpg	Passing below Rockstone Bridge, No. 66718 powers the 5Z90 09.03 Plymouth Laira - Bombardier Ilford stock move formed of 9481, 42318, (LA37) - 42299, 42298, 42099, 41140, 41139, 44037, 40715, 6721
260707-999fp.jpg	Right: With the last drops of evening sun on the side, No. 66718 makes a pleasing picture as it crosses Cockwood Harbour with the 14.00 Bombardier Derby to Laira refurbished stock move on 26 July 2007. We were even blessed with a little water and four white swans. 
280707-999fp.jpg	A Past Time charter, 1Z88 05.55 Hove to Penzance operated on Saturday 28 July 2007. Routed via the South Coast and Westbury the train was double-headed forward from Westbury by No. 67016 and 67017. The train is seen counding the curve at Langstone Rock, Dawlish Warren.
290707_999fp.jpg	The 'King' operated 'Torbay Express' on 29 July 2006 again found dull conditions along the South Devon Sea Wall. Led by No. 6024 the train is seen passing ABP Teignmouth, viewed from Shaldon Bridge.
290707-998.jpg	The return Torbay Express from Kingswear to Bristol Temple Meads on 29 July 2007 had the sun out and above all water in the harbour at Cockwood. A fine view and one watched by around 100 enthusiasts and photographers.
040807-007fp.jpg	Led by hired-in MML powercar No. 43052, the 09.40 Newcastle - Newquay passes along the Sea Wall on 4 August 2007. Although it was a warm sunny afternoon where are all the bathers!, hardly a person around.
050807-999.jpg	On Sunday 5 August 2007, the 'Torbay Express', powered by 'King' 6024 rounds the curve at Dawlish Warren. The train was runing slightly late due to signal problems.
060807-999.jpg	Cotswold 47 No. 47810 formed 5F77 10.42 Old Oak Common - Laira on 6 August 2007.  As far as Bristol SPM the train consisted of barrier cars 5740 and 9490, forward from Bristol SPM, the train consisted of barrier 5740, refurbished MK3 stock - 41093. 41181. 44025. 42078. 42077. 42076. 42004. 41052. 41051 and barrier 9490
070807-999.jpg	On the afternoon of 7 August 2007, First/GBRf No. 66727 operated light from Wembley to Bristol SPM, from where it hauled MTU powercars Nos. 43163 and 43025 to Laira. The train, in rather unseasonal weather passes Dawlish.
080807-999fp.jpg	After spending the night at Laira, FirstGBRf No. 66727 returned along the Sea Wall on 8 August 2007, powering 5Z90, 07.53 Laira to Bombardier Derby via London. The train was formed of a full FGW HST set for refurbishment, coupled between barrier cars, less the buffet vehicle. In near perfect lighting conditions the train approaches Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish.
090807-999.jpg	Another delivery of refurbished FGW HST stock took place on 9 August 2007, when FirstGBRf No. 66727 powered the 5Z91 11.44 Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane to Laira. The train is seen crossing over Cockwood Harbour.
100807-999.jpg	The New Measurement Train made one of its infrequent trips to the West on Friday 10 August, running as the 1Z78, 05.49 Paddington-Plymouth and returning as the 1Z87, 10.06 Plymouth to Paddington. Formed from the front 43013 (with new light clusters), 975984, 977994, 977993, 975814, 977995 and 43062 on the rear the down working passes along the Wall at Dawlish.
110807_999.jpg	On 11 August 2007, GNER PC No. 43102 leads what was timetabled as the 09.40 Newquay-Newcastle but actually started from Par, picking up the Newquay passengers from Tiverton Parkway after arriving by road! The train is seen passing Teignmouth
130807_999.jpg	On Monday 13 August 2007, Cotswold were employed to transfer overhauled Mk1 barrier cars Nos. 6330 and 6338 from Cardiff Canton to Laira. The move was operated by Class 47 No. 47810 which first worked light from Gloucester Horton Road to Cardiff Canton and then formed 5Z89 11.15 Cardiff Canton - Laira, seen passing Horse Cove, Dawlish.
150807-999.jpg	Cotswold No. 47810 operated an early morning Laira-Derby stock move on 15 August 2007, after arrival at Derby the loco and barrier cars 6330 and 6338, returned as 5Z90 14.00 Bombardier Derby - Laira formed of 44040, 42351, 42301, 42300, 42299, 41145, 41146. The train is seen passing adjacent to Marine Parade between Dawlish Station and Kennaway Tunnel.
190807-999.jpg	The Torbay Express on Sunday 19 August 2007, powered by Southern 'Bulleid' No. 34067 'Tangmere' failed on the westbound run near Exeter with air problems. After being assisted to Kingswear by Class 66 No. 66167, the return working ran very late, not departing from Kingswear until 18.30. To ensure no further problems, the train was piloted by Class 67 No. 67003 which arrived on the TDR light from Bristol. The return train is seen passing Dawlish almost after dark, and thanks to high speed recording ISOs on a Nikon camera and processing through Bibble Pro an 'ok' result was obtained.
210807-999.jpg	Emerging from Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish and travelling slowly as the it was following an 'up' stopping train, FirstGBRf No. 66710 hauls 5Z90, 07.04 Laira - Bombardier Derby on 21 August 2007
230807-999.jpg	Following repaint on the South Devon Railway by members of the Devon Diesel Society into 1970s BR rail blue-livery,  Cotswold Class 33/2 No. 33202 was returned light from Staverton to Bristol as 0F74 18.40 Totnes-Bristol on 23 August 2007. Bringing a rail blue Class 33 'Crompton' to the sea wall after a gap of many years. The loco move is seen passing Cockwood Harbour
240807-999.jpg	On 24 August 2007, 'The Eden Limited' charter operated from Bristol to Par and return powered by steam locos GWR 'King' No. 6024 and Southern 'Bulleid' No. 34067. The return working was mid evening after photographic light had departed, however this image was recorded using very high speed ISO recording speed on a Nikon D200 using a Nikkor 50mm prime lens set to f1.8. I guess its worth the record! For those who dont know, its passing Dawlish.
250807-999.jpg	Led by Cotswold silver liveried No. 47813, the 1Z59 07.20 Gloucester - Penzance Cotswold charter rounds the curve onto the sea wall at Langstone Rock (Dawlish Warren) on 25 August 2007. On the rear of the train is No. 47810.
260807-999.jpg	Seen from Lea Mount and running dead on time and under full steam, No. 6024 leads 1Z27 the 09.15 Bristol TM - Kingswear towards Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish on 26 August 2007
270807-999.jpg	FirstGBRf No. 66726 powered 5Z90 12.30 Old Oak Common - Laira formed of refurbished FGW HST stock from Ilford (this train set out on Friday and was recessed at Old Oak Common all weekend) formation was - 9490, 40722, 44016, 42050, 42049, 42048, 41034, 41033, 6721
280807-999.jpg	First/GBRf No. 66726 powers 5Z90 07.00 Laira - Bombardier Derby formed of 9490, 41135, 41134, 42276, 44034, 6721 through Dawlish station, past the rather decrepit remains of the signalbox
290807-999.jpg	After spending the night at Laira, Class 66 No. 66726 powered 5Z90 09.05 Laira - Bombardier Derby stock move on 29 August 2007, hauling the missing vehicles from yesterdays train. The train was formed 9490 + 42277, 42275, 42332 + 6721 and is seen along the Dawish Sea Wall at Rockstone Bridge.
310807-998.jpg	On Frday 31 August 2007, Freightliner Heavy Haul No. 66620 worked a rake of HIA hoppers from Hackney Yard to Burngullow for loading with sand. After arrival it was found the sand was not ready for loading and the train was returned empty to Reading for return to Wool. The return empty train is seen passing Shaldon Bridge, Teignmouth Harbour. 
310807-999.jpg	In conjunction with the Dartmouth Carnival and air show, Class 37s Nos. 37410 and 37417 powered a charter from Bristol Temple Meads to Kingswear. The train is seen passing Dawlishno  the outward run.
020907-999.jpg	The Torbay Express from Bristol Temple Meads to Kingswear on 2 September 2007 was powered by EWS Class 37/4s No. 37410 and 37417 following the failure of GW 'King' No. 6024. The train which ran to time is seen passing Langstone Rock, Dawlish Warren.
010907-999.jpg	Led by GNER powercar No. 43296, the 09.40 Newquay - Newcastle passes Teignmouth on 1 September 2007. 
030907-999.jpg	FirstGBRf No. 66708 operated as the 13.50 5Z99 Old Oak Common to Laira on 3 September 2007, formed of two Mk2 barrier coaches prior to forming a Derby bound stock move the following day. The train is seen passing over a rather dry Cockwood Harbour.
040907-999.jpg	On 4 September 2007, FirstGBRf operated 5Z90 07.00 Laira to Bombardier Derby stock move powered by No. 66708 and formed of barrier + 44005, 42361, 42016, 42005, 42015, 41012, 41011 + barrier.
060907-998.jpg	One of the infrequent MoD flask moves from MoD Devonport to Crewe/Sellafield operated on Thursday 6 September 2007 when DRS Class 66/4 No. 66412 powered KUA MODA95771 as 6X73 10.00 Keyham (Devonport Docks) - Crewe. The train is seen rounding the curve at Langstone Rock between Dawlish and Dawlish Warren.
060907-999.jpg	One of the infrequent MoD flask moves from MoD Devonport to Crewe/Sellafield operated on Thursday 6 September 2007 when DRS Class 66/4 No. 66412 powered KUA MODA95771 as 6X73 10.00 Keyham (Devonport Docks) - Crewe. The train is seen rounding the curve at Langstone Rock between Dawlish and Dawlish Warren.
090709-999.jpg	Approaching Dawlish Station at 07.50 on 7 September 2007, FirstGBRf No. 66708 powers the 5Z90 07.00 Laira to Bombardier Ilford, formed of barrier cars plus FGW HST TSOs Nos. 42317 and 42224.
080907-999.jpg	Rounding the curve at Langstone Rock, Dawlish Warren, Class 40 No. 40145 heads west with Pathfinder Tours 1Z55 06.39 Banbury - Kingswear
090907-998.jpg	In a cloud of black steam, No. 34067 'Tangmere' passes along Marine Parade, Dawlish, powering the last of the 2007 season 'Torbay Express' services
090907-999.jpg	Traversing the up line at Dawlish, Freightliner Heavy Haul No. 66520 hauls a short Jarvis Rail 'Slinger' set as the 6Y27 08.00 Totnes - Thingley Junction on 9 September 2007.
110907-999.jpg	The Network Rail Class 150 outline test set No. 950001 operated a special inspection run 2Z08 from Bristol to Plymouth on 11 September 2007. Due to pass Dawlish mid-afternoon, the train was around three hours early and captured passing along the Sea Wall at 13.05
110907-998fp.jpg	A 5Z91 12.00 Bombardier Derby - Laira stock move operated on 11 September 2007. Powered by 'black' 66 No. 66709 the train was formed of a rake of refurbished FGW HST stock 5740 - Mk2d TSO Barrier + 41037, 41038, 42343, 42292, 42055, 42056, 44018, + 9481 - Mk2d BSO Barrier with ex MML powercar 43064 on the rear.
161007-999.jpg	First/GBRf No. 66725 'Sunderland' powers train 5Z90 11.30 Laira to Bombardier Derby on 16 October 2007, formed of barrier 9481, HST stock 44010, 42032, 42031, 42010, 42030, 41022, 41021 and barrier 6338. The train is seen approaching Rockstone Bridge.
191007-999.jpg	First/GBRf No. 66725 poweing 5Z90 09.00 Laira - Bombardier Ilford on 19 October 2007 passes along the Dawlish Sea Wall at Rockstone Bridge formed of barrier car No. 5740, HST vehicles Nos. 42266, 42173, 42195, 42217, 42218, 41188, and barrier car No. 6330.
271007-999.jpg	End of Cockwood Harbour. As part of the engineering work over the weekend of 27-28 October 2007, a new tall steel fence was erected over Cockwood Harbour, between the inner harbour and the up line. It looks like the end of one of the most photographed locations in the world.
291007-999.jpg	66725 'Sunderland' approaches Rockstone Bridge on 29 October 2007 powering 5Z90 09.03 Laira - Bombardier Derby formed of vehicles 9481, 41106, 41106, 42212, 42213, 42214, 44067, 42196, 42098, 6338.
011107-999.jpg	First/GBRf No. 66725 'Sunderland' which seems to have taken a liking to the West Country in recent weeks, worked light from Bristol to Laira as 0F77 07.50 Bristol - Laira on 1 November 2007. After shunting its train, the loco departed as 5Z90 11.30 Laira - Bombardier Derby formed of 5740, 42007, 41023, 41024, 42033. 42034, 42035, 44011, 6330 and is seen passing through Dawlish station.
031107-999.jpg	The second week of winter 2007 engineering work in the Cockwood and Starcross area saw the usual collection of Class 66s, together with Foster Yeoman Class 59/0 No. 59004. No. 66200 is seen between Cockwood and Easton on 3 November with a ballast and rail train.
041107-999.jpg	The weekend engineering work on 3-4 November 2007 produced Foster Yeoman Class 59/0 No. 59004 powering the 6W45 09.00 Westbury - Dawlish Warren on 3 November. On 4 November the loco and train was parked up at the foot of Langstone Rock while awaiting to exit the worksite.
081107-999.jpg	Blue-liveried No. 47805 was hired to First/GBRf on 8 November 2007 to power the 5Z90 07.00 Laira - Bombardier Derby. Running two hours late after assisting the failed FGW sleeper from Taunton to Plymouth, the stock move is seen passing Skew Bridge, Teignmouth.
181107-999.jpg	Mendip Rail-operated Nos. 59005 and 59104 'top and tail' a rake of Network Rail Autoballaster wagons through Dawlish forming the 09.58 Westbury - Newton Abbot on Sunday 18 November 2007, during work to relay the up main platform line at Newton Abbot station..
031207_999.jpg	Class 142 'Pacer' Set 142064 departs from Dawlish on 3 December 2007 forming the 09.20 Exmouth - Paignton local service. This was the first week the sets had taken up passenger running on FGW Local services.
111207-999.jpg	Cotswold Class 47 No. 47813 powered train 5Z77 09.55 Bristol St Philips Marsh - Laira on 11 December 2007 formed of barrier van 6338 and dead powercar No. 43037. The train is seen rounding Langstone Rock, Dawlish Warren.
161207-998.jpg	Weekend engineering work in the Totnes-Tavistock Junction area on 15-16 December 2007 saw a number of engineering trains work between Westbury and Totnes. On 16 December 2007 train 6W48 11.54 Westbury - Totnes 'autoballaster' train was 'top and tailed' by EWS Class 59/2s Nos. 59204 and 59205 and is seen passing along the Dawlish Sea Wall at Rockstone Bridge.
161207-999.jpg	Weekend engineering work in the Totnes-Tavistock Junction area on 15-16 December 2007 saw a number of engineering trains work between Westbury and Totnes. One of the locos deployed was Mainline Freight blue EWS-branded No. 60044 which was captured in fading light passing Dawlish powering train 6W45 13.00 Totnes - Westbury on 16 December 2007.
201207-999.jpg	First/GBRf No. 66726 powered train 5Z91 09.00 Bombardier Derby to Laira on 20 December 2007. The train was formed of a further seven refurbished HST vehicles. In typical Dawlish winter weather, the train is seen approaching Rockstone Bridge.
291207-037-1024.jpg	The new order of the day at Dawlish. Taken on 29 December 2007 an unbranded Arriva Voyager set forms the 06.05 Derby - Plymouth, while a pair of Class 142s stop at Dawlish station forming a Paignton to Exmouth stopping service.
070108-999-1024.jpg	Western power returned to the Dawlish Sea Wall on 7 January 2008, when DTG-owned No. D1015 which has recently been stabled at Tavistock Junction, was booked to power train 0Z47 10.00 Tavistock Junction to Rugby hauling Colas Class 47 No. 47727 which is in need of OTMR attention. The Western was then bound for tyre turning at Tyseley. However, the train did not depart at 10.00 due to pre-heating problems with the 'Western', these problems were compounded by Rugby being unable to take the train due to on-going engineering work. Eventually a fresh pathway was allocated as the 0Z47 11.30 Tavistock Junction to Tyseley, which is seen some one hour late passing along the Sea Wall at Rockstone Bridge
090108-999.jpg	First GBRf/Metronet No. 66719 visited the west for the first time on 9 January 2008, when it ran light from Gloucester to Plymouth Laira and then powered 5Z90 11.30 Laira to Bombardier Derby formed of 7 unrefurbished FGW HST vehicles. The train is seen approaching Dawlish station.
260108-999.jpg	Cotswold Rail owned, Advenza Freight operated No. 47237 passes Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish on Saturday 26 January 2008 powering the 5Z78 10.54 Laira - Old Oak Common stock move formed of HST stock.
300108-999.jpg	DRS liveried No. 37038 hurries past Dawlish forming a Bristol Temple Meads to Penzance driver's route training special on 30 January 2008.
310108-999.jpg	DRS Nos. 66420 and 66424 hurry past Dawlish on 31 January 2008 hauling flask wagons KUA95770 and 95771 as the 6Z73 04.33 Crewe to MoD Devonport Dockyard.
130208-999.jpg	On 13 February 2008, Class 47 No. 47805 operated light to Bombardier Derby Litchurch Lane and then formed 5Z91 11.15 Derby Litchurch Lane to Laira hauling 6348, 41017, 41018, 42202, 42003, 42284, 42285, 44036, 40210, 40205 and 6338. Thankfully as the train operated slightly early, it was captured in the last rays of sun passing Dawlish Warren.
160208-999.jpg	Complete with Advenza Freight branding, No. 47237 and its three passenger vehicle 5737, 9490 and 6721 consist, - looking more like a local passenger train, approach Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish at 11.16 on Saturday 16 February 2008 forming train 5Z70 10.30 Laira to Old Oak Common.
290208-999.jpg	Thought to be the first Class 57/0 on a freight train to traverse the Sea Wall, No. 57006 in Advenza Freight colours passes Dawlish on 29 February 2008 powering the 6Z90 09.04 Gloucester to Plymouth. 
010308-999.jpg	The first pair of Advenza Freight liveried locos to traverse the sea wall, Nos. 47237 and 57006 round the curve at Langstone Rock on 1 March 2008 powering train 6Z90 09.04 Gloucester to Plymouth.
170308-999.jpg	Approaching Kennaway Tunnel, pink-liveried Class 31 No. 31601 heads towards Newton Abbot and Plymouth Laira on 17 March 2008 forming train 0Z31 09.12 Derby - Taunton via Laira. 
220408_999.jpg	Class 60s are not common working in Devon and Cornwall these days, with the majority of freight services powered by Class 66s. However on the evening of 21/22 April 2008, No. 60052 Glofa Twr - The last deep mine in Wales - Tower Colliery, worked to St Blazey. The loco returned on 22 April 2008 powering 6C41 14.26 St Blazey to Exeter Riverside, which is seen approaching Dawlish Warren.
040508-999.jpg	On 4 May 2008 'The Devonian' charter was operated from London Paddington to Plymouth and return. The train was hauled by Class 67 No. 67006 to Bristol Temple Meads, from where steam No. 71000 should have taken over. However, due to brake problems the Class 67 was retained on the train with the steam piloting forward. The unusual combination is seen passing Dawish some 55 mins late.
130508-999.jpg	On 13 May 2008 DRS Class 66/4s Nos. 66417 and 66415 powered escort cars 9428 9419 as train 6Z73, the 04.22 Crewe Basford Hall to MoD Keyham (Plymouth Dockyard) in readyness for a flask move. The train is seen rounding the curve at Langstone Rock, after being held for over 20mins in the loop at Dawlish Warren.
170508-999.jpg	A Compass Railtours charter from Preston to Paignton, powered by Class 47s Nos. 47805 and 47815 traversed the sea wall on 17 May 2008 in rather dump and dull conditions. The double headed 13-coach formation is a mix of ex-VT and private liveried Mk1s and Mk2s and is seen passing Dawlish station.
240508-999.jpg	The first ever working of a National Express-liveried HST on the Sea Wall was on 24 May 2008 when powercar No. 43309 led the 1V29 07.24 Manchester Piccadilly - Newquay. The train is seen at Langstone Rock, Dawlish Warren.
310508-999.jpg	Led by MTU-fitted No. 43312 in full National Express East Coast livery, the 10.32 Paignton - Newcastle passes Teignmouth on 31 May 2008.
030608-998.jpg	DRS Class 37/4 No. 37423 formed 0Z51 10.00 Plymouth Crewe via Totnes on 3 June 2008. En route the loco worked onto South Devon Railway tracks and collected D7612, 20110, 31108 and 37037 from Totnes Riverside before continuing its journey north. The South Devon Diesel fleet were en route to the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway for the following weekends diesel gala. The convoy are seen approaching Langstone Bridge, Dawlish.
160608-999-1024.jpg	Led by ex MML powercar No. 43166, the 08.30 Penzance to Dundee approaches Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish on 16 June 2008.
170608-999-1024.jpg	On Tuesday 17 June 2008, DRS powered a flask support train from Crewe to Devonport Dockyard, Keyham. Running as train 6Z73 04.33 Crewe - Keyham it was formed of DRS Class 66s 66420 and 66430 plus support cars 9428 and 9419. The train is seen soon after passing Dawlish station.
210608-997-1024.jpg	What should have been the highlight of the day on 21 June 2008, double headed steam powering a charter from Birmingham to Penzance had problems even before the train operated. 'King' No. 6024 which was booked to double head BR Standard No. 71000 Duke of Gloucester had to be withdrawn earlier in the week due to a tender wheel problem. The train on 21 June still operated just with No. 71000, the revision to using one loco saw some alterations to the booked schedule with a water stop at Tiverton replacing a 20 min wait at Dawlish Warren. However en route between Exeter and Newton Abbot a serious problem with the locos reversing gear was identified and the loco was removed from the train at Newton Abbot, to be replaced by Class 67 No. 67020 which was shadowing the train. No. 71000 then worked to the TDSR for overnight attention before returning to Bristol on 22 June 2008. The down train is seen passing Dawlish.
210608-998-1024.jpg	1Z37 06.44 Crewe to Paignton operated by Spitfire Railtours operated on 21 June 2008. This train was powered by DRS Type 3s Nos. 37606 and 37423 and worked west in very poor weather at around 11/45. The train is seen passing alongside Marine Parade, Dawlish.
210608-999-1024.jpg	1Z27 07.12 London Paddington to Plymouth and Cornwall, powered by Royal No. 67006 on 21 June 2008, is seen passing through Dawlish at 10/46 in some very dull weather which continued all day.
220608-998-1024.jpg	Following problems on 21 June 2008 at Newton Abbot with steam loco 71000 Duke of Gloucester, the loco spent the night on the Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway, on Sunday 22 June the loco, plus its support coach formed train 5Z66 13.25 Paignton to Bristol Barton Hill. The train is seen traversing the banks of the River Teign near Bishopsteignton.
220608-999-1024.jpg	Freightliner Heavy Haul No. 66625 which powered empty aggregate box wagons from Reading to Hackney yard on 21 June 2008 in readiness for a Monday working to Burngullow required fuel before its long distance run. So on Sunday 22 June 2008 the loco operated light from Hackney yard to Exeter FGW depot to purchase fuel. The loco departed from Newton Abbot at 11.35 and is seen approaching Dawlish station.
280608-999-1024.jpg	On Saturday 28 June 2008, preserved Deltic No. 55022 powered a Pathfinder railtour from Birmingham to Penzance and return. The westbound journey operated as 1Z55, departing from Birmingham International at 05.20 and traversed the Dawlish Sea Wall at 09.38 just a couple of minutes ahead of schedule. The train is seen rounding Langstone Rock.
280608-998-1024.jpg	The return Pathfinder Railtours Deltic trip to Penzance on 28 June 2008 is seen rounding the curve at Dawlish Warren travelling at speed.
300608-999-1024.jpg	After visiting the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway and West Somerset Railway, the South Devon Railway based Nos. 20110, D6737 and D7612 returned from Bishops Lydeard to Totnes and the SDR on Monday 30 June 2008. Motive power for the move was provided by DRS Class 57/0 No. 57012. The train is seen approaching Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish.
040708-999-1024.jpg	The first visit of the 'Stobart Pullman' to the Sea Wall was on 5 July 2008, when the train 'top and tailed' by Class 47s Nos. 47832 and 47712 formed train 1Z72, 07.20 Paddington to Paignton. In poor weather conditions the train is seen running adjacent to Marine Parade, Dawlish.
060708-999-1024.jpg	The first Torbay Express of the 2008 season operated on 6 July 2008. As 'King' No. 6024 was not available the train was powered by Bulleid No. 34067 tangmere. The train is seen passing Dawlish.
120708-999.jpg	43302 + with stock 41090, 41165, 40702, 42117, 42159, 42160, 42109, 42110, 44057 and power car No.  43057 on the rear are seen between Langstone Rock and Dawlish from The Rockstone Bridge forming train 1C02 07.35 Bristol TM to Paignton on 12 July 2008.
1207-8-998-1024.jpg	67027 & 67003 plus stock 17077, 3390, 3364, 1699, 3397, 3330, 3426, 1671, 3356, 3348, 1200, 5769, 5792 pass Dawlish forming 1Z80 06.12 Stevenage to Paignton on 12 July 2008.
150708-999-1024.jpg	EWS Class 60 No. 60018 rounds the curve at Dawlish Warren on train 6C41, 15.55 Burngullow to Exeter Riverside on 15 July 2008,  as Voyager set No. 220033 heads west with the 10.25 Newcastle to Plymouth service.
190708-999-1024.jpg	After release from Brush Traction on Wednesday 16 July 2008, the first refurbished and MTU engine fitted Arriva Cross Country Class 43 entered passenger service on 18 July working west to Plymouth. On Saturday 19 July 2008 the vehicle No. 43301 (the former 43101), led the 09.40 Newquay to Newcastle and is seen traversing the Dawlish Sea Wall at Rockstone Bridge.
200708-999-1024.jpg	Sunday 20 July 2008 saw the Great Western 'King' No. 6024 'King Edward I' take over the 2008 season of Torbay Express duties, following repairs at the Severn Valley Railway. The loco powered the 09.17 Bristol Temple Meads to Kingswear and passed along the Sea Wall bang on time at 11.32. The weather was obliging with the sun out. The train is seen approaching The Coastguards Bridge.
260708-999-1024.jpg	The EWS-operated VSOE Northern Belle charter operated over the Sea Wall on Saturday 26 July 2008. Running as 1Z30 07.53 Bath Spa to Par and 1Z31 17.17 Par - Bath Spa. Traction was provided by No. 67028. The outward train is seen approaching Dawlish Warren while Class 142 No. 142030 awaits departure from the up platform
100808-999.jpg	The 'Torbay Express' steam charter on 10 August 2008 was powered by ex-Southern 'Battle of Britain' 'Pacific' No. 34067 Tangmere. As with most Sundays so far in 2008 the weather was POOR. The train is seen in light rain approaching Shaldon Bridge, by ABP Teignmouth.
140808-999-1024.jpg	The 2008 Dawlish Carnival was held on 14 August 2008. This year the event which attracted around 100,000 people was sponsored by First Great Western who operated extra loco hauled trains between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot. Departing from Dawlish on the first westbound working, Class 67 No. 67021 leads the slightly late running 10.20 Exeter st Davids to Newton Abbot.
230808-999-1024.jpg	The highlight of the Summer Saturday in the West Country on 23 August 2008 was the running of the NENTA charter from Norwich to Plymouth and return, working west as 1Z25 04.20 Norwich - Plymouth and returning as 1Z26 16.50 Plymouth - Norwich. The train was operated by WCRC who used green-livered No. 47851 and maroon advertising liveried No. 47826 to 'top and tail' the train. On the outward leg No. 47851 was in problems at Taunton and 47826 had to run round the formation and haul the train to Plymouth. Little can be said about the advertising livery applied to 47826 it is distasteful to say the least, does nothing for the rail industry, apart from lowering the general tone and is just a cheap and common way of advertising the York - Scarborough summer steam service. The train is seen on its outward leg passing Langstone Rock.
240808-999-1024.jpg	The Torbay Express from Bristol Temple Meads to Kingswear on August Bank Holiday Sunday, 24 August 2008, was powered by 'King' No. 6024. The train is seen approaching Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish.
290808-999-1024.jpg	On Friday 29 August 2008, the Northern Belle Pullman train powered by 'Royal' No. 67005 formed train 1Z21 07.10 Birmingham International to Totnes, for the Dartmouth Carnival. The train was originally planned to use Kingswear as its destination but this was changed just a few days before operation. The train is seen approaching Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish.
300808-999-1024.jpg	D1005 (D1015) rounds Langstone Rock powering the 10.10 Bristol - Kingswear on 30 August 2008. This was a special for Dartmouth Carnival.
300808-998-1024.jpg	Green liveried No. 47773 pilots West Coast 'Crompton' No. 33025 round Langstone Rock with the 07.05 Tyseley - Kingswear on 30 August 2008.
070908-999-1024.jpg	On Sunday 7 September 2008 'Bulleid' 34067 Tangmere powered the Sunday 'Torbay Express' from Bristol to Kingswear and return. The usual poor weather surrounded the trains passing along the Sea Wall. This week the train was photographed from the Breakwater at Boat Cove.
130908-999-1024.jpg	A charter operated on Saturday 13 September 2008 from Northampton, departing at 05.50 to Paignton. Motive power was provided by top and tailed Class 67s Nos. 67022 and 67021. By the time the train reached Dawlish, the weather was very dull. the train returned as 1Z68 17.01 Paignton - Northampton. the outward leg of the tour is seen passing Dawlish
20-09-08-999-1024.jpg	On one of the few sunny days of the 2008 summer, 20 September 2008, Class 40 Preservation Society No. 40145 traversed the Sea Wall powering 'The Torbay Whistler' the 06.29 Tame Bridge to Kingswear and 17.30 return. The immaculate loco sounding in fine tune ran early and was through Dawlish Warren at 12.00, some 25mins before booked time. the train is seen passing Langstone Rock.
210908-999-1024.jpg	On one of the very rare workings of a Foster Yeoman/Aggregate Industries Class 59/0 over the Dawlish Sea Wall took place on Sunday 21 September 2008 when No. 59004 worked west overnight with a Network Rail auto-ballaster set and returned on the Sunday morning as 6W48, 08.25 Tavistock Junction to Westbury. Traversing the Dawlish Sea Wall at 09.06 in near perfect autumn sun. The train is seen approaching Rockstone Bridge.
210908-997-1024.jpg	Train 6W47 the 11.20 Exeter Riverside to Long Rock (Penzance) powered by 66040 and 66005 top and tail of five ballast hoppers pass Dawlish on 21 September 2008
210908-998-1024.jpg	34067 'Tangmere' passes Dawlish on 21 September 2008 powering the Bristol - Kingswear 'Torbay Express' The sun was actually out!!
071108-999-1024.jpg	After a very slow and uneventful period on the Sea Wall, RTC-based Class 31 No. 31601 traversed the Sea Wall on 7 November 2008 hauling Network Rail test cars 6263, 999602 and ex-DBSO 9703 as the 4Z08 04.22 Old Oak Common to Laira. The train is seen passing along Marine Parade.
061208-999-1024.jpg	The first of the 2008 'Yuletide Torbay Expresses' operated on 6 December 2008, when 'King' No. 6024 powered train 1Z27, 09.21 Bristol Temple Meads to Kingswear. Running a few minutes ahead of schedule, the train is seen passing Dawlish as a pair of Class 142s pass on the up, forming the 11.17 Paignton to Exmouth.
131208-999.jpg	The second week of the 2008 Yuletide Torbay Express on 13 December was not in quite such good weather as the previous week, with VERY dull near dark conditions. The train operated to time and made a very impressive pass along the Sea Wall. The train is seen approaching Lea Mount.
050109-999-1024.jpg	On 4 and 5 January 2009, due to a shortage of CrossCountry powercars, National Express Class 43 No. 43295 was hired-in. On 5 January the power car is seen leading the 13.21 Plymouth to Edinburgh near the village of Cofton, close to Cockwood. On the rear of the train was XC power car No. 43301.
210109-999-1024.jpg	DRS Class 47 No. 47832 formed train 6Z73 the 04.33 Crewe to MoD Keyham (Devonport Dockyard) on 21 January 2009. the train was formed of two flask wagons KUA MODA95770 and KUA MODA95771. The pair traversed the Sea Wall at just after 12.30. After detaching the flasks at the Dockyard the Class 47 returned light to Plymouth. The train is seen passing Dawlish.
080209-999-1024.jpg	Painted in Aggregate Industries livery, No. 59001 is stabled on the up line near San Remo Terrace, Dawlish while a section of the down line is relaid on Sunday 8 February 2009.
080209-997-1024.jpg	Aggregate Industries No. 59001 is seen stabled on the Dawlish Sea Wall by Sea Lawn Terrace on Sunday 8 February 2009 while track renewals were taking place on the down line.
080209-998-1024.jpg	Engineers off-load new sleepers from a track train at Dawlish, stabled on the up line, during track replacement of the down line on 8 February 2009.
150209-999-1024.jpg	On 15 February 2009 further track renewals on the down line of the Sea Wall took place between Rockstone Bridge and Sea Lawn Terrace. Here a train of loaded 'Falcon' wagons is offloaded. In the distance is DBS Class 66 No. 66074.
070409-998-1024.jpg	34067 'Tangmere' and 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' approach Rockstone Bridge on the Dawlish Sea Wall on 7 April 2009 powering the 13.02 Penzance - Bristol "Great Britain II" tour.
070409-999-1024.jpg	The Bristol - Penzance leg of the "Great Britain II' charter passes Dawlish on 7 April 2009 powered by No. D1015 'Western Champion'.
080409-999.jpg	DRS Class 57/0 No. 57010 was given the job on 8 April 2009 of powering flask train 6Z75, the 09.12 Keyham (MoD Devonport) to Crewe formed of wagons 95770 and 95771. The train is seen approaching Rockstone Bridge.
050409-999-1024.jpg	The first Steam on the Dawlish Sea Wall of 2009 was on 5 April, when the 'Royal Duchy' charter from Paddington to Par operated. Motive power as far as Westbury was 'Western' No. D1015 with steam 5029 'Nunney Castle' and 70013 'Oliver Cromwell' forward. The train is seen passing adjacent to Marine Parade, Dawlish.
170409-999-1024.jpg	On 17 April 2009 a weekend charter from Great Chesterford to Torquay operated, powered by DBS Class 67s Nos. 67029 and 67005 working 'top and tail'. The outward journey ran as train 1Z76, the 10.58 Great Chesterford to Torquay. After off-loading its passengers the train continued empty to Kingswear before 67005 ran light to Bristol Barton Hill, leaving No. 67029 at Kingswear all weekend. The westbound working is seen passing Dawlish led by No. 67029.
180409-999-1024.jpg	On 14 April 2009, a NENTA charter operated from Norwich to Kingswear and return. The train was operated by the West Coast Railway Co and motive power was provided by Class 47s Nos. 47804 and 47854. Leading in the west direction was No. 47804 which is seen passing adjacent to Marine Parade Dawlish.
180409-998-1024.jpg	The returning NENTA charter from Kingswear to Norwich on 14 April 2009 powered by WCRC Class 47 No. 47854 rounds the curve at Dawlish Warren and pulls off the Dawlish Sea Wall to follow the Exe estuary towards Exeter.
240409-999-1024.jpg	The annual visit of the VSOE to Devon and Cornwall in 2009 was over the weekend of 24-26 April. The train worked west on 24 April as 1Z82, the 09.44 Victoria to Truro and is seen passing along the side of the River Exe at Starcross. Motive power was provided by DBS No. 67030.
240409-998-1024.jpg	Five Mk3 HST vehicles 42381, 42294, 42147, 42102 and 41175 (formed between barrier cars 6330/6348), part of the former EC56 set which is now on lease to FGW, was hauled from Brush Kilmarnock to Laira on 24 April 2009. Power from Kilmarnock to Bristol was Advenza Class 47 No. 47237, while forward from Bristol power was provided by No. 47818. The train is seen passing Dawlish Warren.
270609-998-1024.jpg	The Pathfinder Railtours charter from Portsmouth Harbour to Penzance "The Cornish Explorer" on Saturday 27 June 2009 was booked for a pair of DBS Class 37s. However, as DBS could not provide a pair of Class 37s, The Class 40 Preservation Society provided Class 40 No. 40145 to power the train. The outward working is seen rounding the curve at Dawlish Warren, heading for Dawlish.
270609-999-1024.jpg	The Spitfire Railtours "The Kernow Growley" tour from Birmingham International to Penzance also operated on 27 June 2009. Power was provided by Direct Rail Services Class 37/0s Nos. 37194 and 37087. The pair are seen heading west at Dawlish Warren.
05-07-09-999-1024.jpg	The first of the 2009 season of 'Torbay Express' workings operated on Sunday 5 July 2009. Departing from Bristol Temple Meads at 09.15 the train operated through to Kingswear, returning to Bristol at 17.15 from Kingswear. The running of this years train has been highlighted by the use of new A1 'Pacific' No. 60163 Tornado. In full sun, with dark clouds behind, the train is seen passing Dawlish.
060709-999-1024.jpg	No, First Great Western have not launched a daytime Sleeper service to combat late running, this was just a stock move caused by a train failure the previous night when the Penzance to Paddington service failed in Cornwall. The 'up' train on the night of 5 July failed near Burngullow with electrical trouble involving loco No. 57602 and the stock. After rescue by a pair of powercars the train was taken to Plymouth Laira. As the stock was required in London to form the westbound service on 6 July, sister loco No. 57605 was sent light from Old Oak Common to haul the train to London. The stock move powered by the only two FGW-blue liveried Class 57s operated as 3Z70, 15.30 Laira to Old Oak which ran some 66 minutes late. The amazing view of a daytime sleeper is seen rounding Langstone Rock at Dawlish Warren.
120709-999-1024.jpg	The second week of the 2009 season of 'Torbay Express' operation on 12 July 2009 again produced A1 No. 60163 Tornado. Huge crowds greeted the train along the Dawlish Sea Wall, where thankfully the sun was out. This weeks view of the train is recorded passing Langstone Rock.
210709-999-1024.jpg	The DBS VIP train made its first ever run over the Dawlish Sea Wall on 21 July 2009 whet it formed train 1Z05, the 09.48 Bristol Parkway to Tavistock Junction and 1Z06, 14.10 Tavistock Junction to Bristol Parkway. The train was formed Class 67 No. 67029, TF 11039, Support Car 10211, Sleeper 10546 and DVT 82146. The Class 67 led in the west bound direction with the DVT leading the 'up' train. This was the first ever train to be led by a DVT to traverse the Sea Wall. The 'up' train is seen approaching Dawlish station in heavy rain.
230709-998-1024.jpg	Network Rail track test coach No. 999508 visited the West Country between 20-23 July 2009, visiting Devon and Cornwall and traversing a number of branch lines. On 23 July 2009 the set formed train 2Z08, the 05.04 Truro to Exeter via Falmouth Docks and Paignton. The train was formed of DBSO No. 9701, saloon No. 999508 with Class 31 No. 31285 providing power on the rear. The train is seen approaching Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish.
230709-999-1024.jpg	First Great Western Buffet car No. 40803 was transferred from Plymouth Laira to Brush-Barclay of Kilmarnock on 23 July 2009 for refurbishment in a special transit move, 5S66 the 09.00 Laira to Kilmarnock. The train was operated by First GBRf with Class 66 No. 66723 providing the traction. The coach was marshalled between barrier coaches 6330 and 6336. The train is seen approaching Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish.
020809-999-1024.jpg	A1 No. 60163 'Tornado' powered the 'Torbay Express' from Bristol to Kingswear on Sunday 2 August 2009. Running a little late after waiting for a westbound HST at Exeter, the train is seen heading towards Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish. Just note how many people are watching the train, especially on the footbridge at the entrance to the tunnel!
150809-999-1024.jpg	Rail Blue charters operated the 'Seaside Express' from Chesterfield to Paignton and return on 15 August 2009. The train formed of Cargo-D blue and grey liveried Mk2 and Mk3 stock was powered by DRS Class 47s Nos. 47501 and 47802. The outward leg of the tour is seen passing Dawlish. On the return, No. 47802 failed and was detached from the train at Exeter St Davids.
160809-999-1024.jpg	Following failure of GW 'King' No. 6024 at Bristol, the Torbay Express on Sunday 16 August 2009 was powered by 'Royal' Class 67 No. 67005. The train is seen passing a FGW HST alongside Marine Parade, Dawlish.
270909-999-1024.jpg	The Plymouth to Okehampton leg of a weekend West of England 'land cruise' was powered by DBS Class 66 No. 66041 with No. 66124 on the rear, on Sunday 27 September 2009. The train is seen passing below the Rockstone Bridge on the Dawlish Sea Wall.
270909-998-1024.jpg	The final 'Torbay Express' of the 2009 season operated on 27 September 2009. Powered by No. 6024 the train is seen with a full head of steam approaching Kennaway Tunnel.