Dawlish1.jpg	47756 and 46035 down through Dawlish on Railtour from Birmingham to Penzance. 28 June 2003. 
47_Dawlish.jpg	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.
47813DWRN.jpg	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.
47832CockwoodF.jpg	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.
020803_006F.jpg	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
D1015Dawlish_F.jpg	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.
5051F.jpg	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.
67010F.jpg	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
67010daw.jpg	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.
60009Dawlishf.jpg	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.
hst_daw.jpg	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. 
190204_010Daw.jpg	43037 the recently named 'Penydarren' passes Langstone Rock on 19 February 2004 with the 09.35 Plymouth-Paddington
3440Dawlish.jpg	 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.
67020Aller.jpg	 67020 and a rake of Mk3s pass Aller Junction, Newton Abbot with a Virgin Trains driver training run on 18 May, 2004.
DSC_1373F.jpg	 EWS Class 67 No. 67020 passes Dawlish on 21 May 2004 with a Virgin Trains driver training run from Bristol to Tavistock Junction.
DSC_1399f.jpg	 40145 passes Cockwood Harbour on 22 May 2004 with a return Plymouth-Crewe 'Pathfinder' charter.
DSC_1388f.jpg	 40145 passes Teignmouth on 22 May 2004 with a charter from Crewe to Plymouth.
220504-004f.jpg	67006 passes Dawlish on 22 May 2004 powering the 07.25 Paddington-Paignton (HRT charter).
220504-006f.jpg	220009 passes Teignmouth on 22 May 2004 forming the 07.13 Leeds-Paignton.
Daw_Gin.jpg	158841 in 'Ginsters Pasty' livery approach Dawlish on 09.33 Manchester-Plymouth on 18 January 2003 (First run in advert livery).
D1015Teign.jpg	D1015 down Teignmouth Harbour, powering a Crewe-Plymouth 'Western Pilgrim' charter on 26 October 2002.
47hstcock.jpg	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.
4472_66.jpg	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.
DSC_2367f.jpg	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.
67013_10_7_04f.jpg	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_Teign.jpg	GNER No. 43111 and GNER43006 depart Teignmouth on Saturday 10 July, with 09.25 Newquay-Newcastle, Holiday Express operated by Virgin Trains.
170704-015f.jpg	Class 67 No. 67010 pulls away from Dawlish and heads towards Teignmouth on 17 July, 2004 with the Saturday only 07.08 York-Paignton
Langstone.jpg	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
DSC_2494Mod.jpg	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.
67005.jpg	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.
DSC_2497f.jpg	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.
67001f.jpg	67001 passes Dawlish on 31 July 2004 with the 09.05 Paignton-Newcastle summer Saturday relief service.
67027Dawlish.jpg	67027 approaches Dawlish on 31 July with 08.43 Paignton-Preston summer saturday refief service.
DSC_2618f.jpg	EWS No. 67014 passes Aller Junction, west of Newton Abbot with the 09.51 Preston-Paignton Summer Saturday relief service on 31 July 2004.
DSC_2619f.jpg	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.
DSC_2628f.jpg	5051 passes Langstone Rock near Dawlish Warren on 1 August 2004 with the first of the 2004 season 'Torbay Express' workings from Bristol to Kingswear.
DSC_2662f.jpg	180104 and 180114 pass Dawlish on 3 August 2004 with the 14.35 Paddington-Plymouth service.
DSC_2665f.jpg	FGW Class 180s Nos. 180107 and 180101 pass Dawlish with the 14.35 Paddington-Plymouth on 5 August, 2004.
DSC_2681f.jpg	Class 67 No. 67002 departs from Dawlish on 7 August, 2004 with the 09.51 Preston-Paignton Summer Saturday relief service. 
DSC_2685f.jpg	On 8 August, A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa powered the 'Torbay Express' service from Bristol to Kingswear. The train is seen passing the usual CJM photographic spot at Dawlish
DSC_2688f.jpg	A4 No. 60009 union of South Africa passes Dawlish on 8 August with the 17.10 Kingswear-Bristol return 'Torbay Express' charter.
DSC_2690f.jpg	FGW Class 180 sets Nos. 180108 and 180101 approach Dawlish with the 14.35 Paddington-Plymouth on 9 August, 2004
140804-002f2.jpg	67005 pulls away from Teignmouth on 14 August, 2004 with the 08.43 Paignton-Preston Virgin Trains relief service formed of hired-in InterCity-liveried Mk2 stock
140804-007f.jpg	Cotswold-owned Class 47s Nos. 47316 and 47200 pass Dawlish with the 05.26 Chester-Par-Penzance charter on 14 August 2004. This was the first working of Cotswold-owned locos to the West Country.
140804-004f.jpg	EWS No. 67003 departs from its Teignmouth stop with the 09.05 Paignton-Newcastle Summer Saturday service. 14 August, 2004
150804-003f.jpg	Ex LNER A4 No. 60009 Union of South Africa was used on the bristol-Kingswear 'Torbay Express' charter on 15 August, the train is seen between Dawlish Warren and Dawlish.
150804-004f.jpg	FGW Class 47 No. 47811, pilots 1960s green-liveried No. 47815 along the sea wall between Dawlish and Dawlish Warren on 15 August 2004 with the 10.00 Laira-St Philips Marsh empty HST stock move. In the background can be seen A4 No. 60009 on the westbound Bristol-Kingswear 'Torbay Express' charter. (Thankfully the steam was not 30 seconds late!!)
140804-013f.jpg	GNER-liveried HST, led by power car No. 43006 approaches Dawlish Warren on 14 August with the 09.25 Newquay-Newcastle service. On the rear of the trai is power car No. 43114.
180804-003f.jpg	On 18 August, the 14.35 Paddington-Plymouth passes Dawlish formed of Class 180 sets Nos. 180109 and 180111.
67002Allerf.jpg	Top and tailed by EWS Class 67s Nos. 67002 and 67005 the 18.00 Goodrington-Old Oak Common empty stock train passes Aller Junction on 21 August, 2004.
67005AllerVale.jpg	Royal-liveried No. 67005 passes Aller Vale, west of Newton Abbot with the 09.51 Preston-Paignton, 14 August 2004.
67022Dawlf.jpg	EWS Class 67 No. 67022 approaches Dawlish Warren on 21 August with the 08.43 Paignton-Preston Virgin Trains relief service.
67026Dawlf.jpg	With one InterCity liveried Mk2 coupled as the second vehicle, Class 67 No. 67026 passes Langstone Rock, Dawlish Warren on 21 August 2004 with the 09.05 Paignton-Newcastle service.
67Torqf.jpg	Class 67 No. 67018 awaits departure from Torquay on 21 August 2004 with the 07.08 York-Paignton.
HST_Teignf.jpg	GNER HST set led by PC No. 43006 passes along the sea wall section at Teignmouth on 21 August 2004, with the 08.25 Newquay-Newcastle.
Kettle_DWarrenf.jpg	GW 'Castles' Nos. 5029 and 5051 pass around Langstone Rock on 21 August 2004 with the 05.53 Reading-Plymouth charter which the steam operated forward from Bristol Temple Meads.
030602-002f.jpg	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.
D271001-03small.jpg	6233 passes Dawlish with down charter from Paddington to Plymouth on 27 October 2001.
280804-003.jpg	In far from summer weather conditions, Class 67 No. 67018 departs from Teignmouth with the 08.43 Paignton-Preston on 28 August, 2004
280804-005f.jpg	With the hired-in rake of InterCity-liveried Mk2s behind, No. 67016 departs from Teignmouth on 28 August with the 09.05 Paignton-Newcastle relief service.
280804-009F.jpg	GNER 43110 and 43095 pass Dawlish on 28 August with the 09.25 Newquay-Newcastle Virgin Trains holiday relief service
280804-017f.jpg	No. 67003 approaches Starcross with the 07.08 York-Paignton Virgin relief service on 28 August, 2004
280804-021F.jpg	Under VERY dark clouds, 67015 slows for the Dawlish stop with the 09.51 Preston-Paignton on 28 August.
280804-023f.jpg	220033 + 220010 up Dawlish, 15.30 Paignton-Preston, 28 August, 2004.
290804-005F.jpg	Yet again in far from good conditions, No. 60009 powered the 'Torbay Express' on 29 August. The westbound working is seen rounding the curve at Langstone Rock, Dawlish Warren
040904-005f.jpg	The final up Class 67 passenger working of the 2004 summer season, No. 67011 departs from Dawlish on 4 September, 2004 forming the 09.05 Paignton-Newcastle service (Taken in usual Dawlish summer conditions).
040904-011f.jpg	In the classic Dawlish location at Horse Cove (sometimes known as Shell Cove), Class 67 No. 67026 heads away from Dawlish on 4 September, 2004 with the 07.08 York-Paignton service.
040904-016F.jpg	I don't often put light loco pictures on this site, but I thought this was rare enough to be included. On Saturday 4 September 2004, following failure of a Virgin HST on the 14.20 Newquay-Manchester service, EWS were contracted to send Class 37/4 No. 37425 light from Cardiff to Plymouth to assist the train forward. the westbound light loco move is seen passing Dawlish.
050904-004f.jpg	The final 'Torbay Express' of the 2004 season operated between Bristol and Kingswear. Motive power was provided by 'Castle' No. 5051 which is seen approaching Teignmouth running about 10mins late.
120904-004f.jpg	On Sunday 12 September four sets of Midland Mainline 'Project Rio' HST sets were transferred to First Rail at Plymouth Laira. All were complete HSTs but hauled by Freightliner Heavy Haul. The first train of the four was powered by green-liveried No. 47150 and is seen passing over Cockwood Harbour. Sadly the Devon weather was not at its prime! Thanks to the driver for the 'little' exhaust.
120904-007f.jpg	On Sunday 12 September four sets of Midland Mainline 'Project Rio' HST sets were transferred to First Rail at Plymouth Laira. All were complete HSTs but hauled by Freightliner Heavy Haul. The second train of the four was powered by ex Virgin Trains-liveried No. 47812 and is seen passing Dawlish. Sadly the Devon weather was not at its prime! 
130904-002f.jpg	Following transfer moves from Longsight to Laira on 12 September, six ex-Midland Mainline power cars were transferred in two consists from Laira to St Philips Marsh (Bristol) on 13 September. The first transit move powered by ex-Virgin 47 No. 47812 hauling PCs Nos. 43180/088 passes along the Sea Wall between Dawlish and Dawlish Warren.
130904-005f.jpg	Following transfer moves from Longsight to Laira on 12 September, six ex-Midland Mainline power cars were transferred in two consists from Laira to St Philips Marsh (Bristol) on 13 September. The second transit move powered by ex-Virgin Trains Class 47 No. 47805 with PCs Nos. 43156/195 & 43079/063 round the curve at Langstone Rock between Dawlish and Dawlish Warren
130904-007f.jpg	Following transfer moves from Longsight to Laira on 12 September, six ex-Midland Mainline power cars were transferred in two consists from Laira to St Philips Marsh (Bristol) on 13 September. The second transit move powered by ex-Virgin Trains Class 47 No. 47805 with PCs Nos. 43156/195 & 43079/063 round the curve at Langstone Rock between Dawlish and Dawlish Warren
190904-005f.jpg	In terms of photography the 2004 season for pictures of the up Moorswater-Hope Freightliner Heavy Haul powered Blue Circle cement train are virtually over, at least at Cockwood Harbour, for another year. Running early on 14 September 2004 No. 66613 plods over Cockwood in near perfect conditions of sun with water in the harbour.
DSC_0233f.jpg	On 15 September 2004, Freightliner-operated, Virgin-liveried Class 47 No. 47805 was used to haul ex Midland Mainline power cars No. 43162/161 from Laira depot to Landore via Bristol St Philips Marsh. FGW buffet coach No. 40745 required transfer between Laira and Bristol SPM and was coupled between the two MML power cars. The most unusual working is seen approaching Dawlish.
DSC_0237f.jpg	On 15 September 2004, Freightliner-operated, Virgin-liveried Class 47 No. 47805 was used to haul ex Midland Mainline power cars No. 43162/161 from Laira depot to Landore via Bristol St Philips Marsh. FGW buffet coach No. 40745 required transfer between Laira and Bristol SPM and was coupled between the two MML power cars. The most unusual working is seen approaching Dawlish.
191004-001f.jpg	Following failure of Class 43 power cars No. 43149/188 at Penzance on 19 October, the 13.46 Penzance-Paddington was assisted as far as Exeter St Davids by Class 57/6 No. 57602. The train is seen crossing Cockwood Harbour.
DSC_3561edit.jpg	The South Devon sea wall received major damage in storms on 27 October. The route was closed during the early evening after two trains became stuck and several sections of track ballast were washed away, the route was closed. The following morning the damage was viewed and in many areas at both Dawlish and Teignmouth the line was not useable. On 29 October, Class 66 No. 66151 is seen between Rockstone bridge and Dawlish with a ballast train, running 'down' the 'up' track.
111104-003f.jpg	On 11 November 2004, Class 37s Nos. 37675 and 37896 'top and tailed' a Network Rail 'Water Cannon' train as the 09.55 Bristol Barton Hill to Truro. The very unusual working is seen passing Dawlish.
131104-004f.jpg	Great Western 'King' No. 6024 was used on the Past Time Rail charter from Paddington to Plymouth forward from Bristol on 13 November 2004. Traction should have been provided by 8P No. 71000 but this was out of service. The train is seen passing Dawlish in near perfect winter sun conditions.
161104-003f.jpg	On 16 November 2004 the West of England 'Sandite' Class 37 No. 37670 was pressed into front line use, running light from St Blazey to Exeter Riverside and then powering an additional 7F94, 14.05 Exeter Riverside-St Blazey engineers service, formed of a crane, flat wagons and ballast. In far from good weather conditions the train is seen passing Dawlish.
271104-006F.jpg	3440 City of Truro operated a 10.15 Bristol Temple Meads-Plymouth charter on 27 November 2004. The train is seen passing Dawlish in far from good weather conditions.
DSC_4050F.jpg	The Water Cannon rail cleaning train visited the West Country again on 2 December 2004, 'top and tailed' by Class 37s Nos. 37896 and 37675 the westbound working to Truro is seen passing Dawlish.
021204-008f.jpg	On 2 December 2004, Freightliner Heavy Haul were contracted to haul a number of off-lease HST vehicles from MoD Kineton to Laira depot for reinstatement into traffic. The train was powered by Class 47197, but on route this was in trouble and the train was assisted forward from Westbury by Class 66/5 No. 66518. In fading light the train is seen crossing Cockwood Harbour.
111204-002f.jpg	First Great Western operated a 'Class 47 Farewell' charter from Paddington to Penzance and return on 11 December 2004, powered in the west direction by mock-60s liveried No. 47815. As usual, the weather conditions were far from good by the time the train reached the Dawlish Sea Wall section, where the train is pictured. On the rear of the Mk2 formation is sister loco No. 47811.
281204-013F.jpg	The footbridge over the GW main line just west of Dawlish Warren station has now re-opened, fully refurbished following many months of repair work. Should make a nice backdrop to pix this summer.
DSC_4509.jpg	On 28 February 2005, A special private charter 'The Staite Pullman' was operated from Victoria to Paignton. Motive power as far as Taunton was Western No. D1015. Forward from Taunton steam No. 6024 King Edward I and 7802 Bradley Manor. The pair on full cry are seen passing Dawlish.
DSC_4513_F.jpg	Following use on the Newquay line at Ponts Mill to rerail CDA clay wagons, the Margam-allocated recovery crane was returned to South Wales on 14 March, powered by No. 66167. The train, formed of the crane and three support vehicles traverse the sea wall at Dawlish.
Dawlish158.jpg	Nothing newsworthy about this picture, just testing out a new lens. Its a Class 158 by Horse Cove Dawlish forming the 12.00 Penzance-Bristol service on a bright 6 April, 2005.
NMT.jpg	The Network Rail New Measurement Train (NMT) visits the West Country every other Friday, working an early morning Paddington-Plymouth service, returning to London as the 10.15 departure from Plymouth. Powered by Nos. 43062 and 43013 the train passes along the Dawlish sea Wall on 8 April 2005.
130405-005f.jpg	A Pathfinder Railtours Sheffield-penzance charter operated on 13 April, visiting the Eden Project and Penzance. EWS provided Class 67 No. 67024 to power the train formed of 13 vehicles. The train is seen passing Dawlish.
140505-005F.jpg	In near perfect Dawlish summer weather conditions. The Cotswold Rail charter from Crewe to Kingswear departs from Dawlish on 14 May powered by Class 47s Nos. 47316 and 47714.
170505-010f.jpg	66527 crosses Cockwood Harbour on 17 May 2005 with the return empty cement train from Moorswater to Hope.
180505-DW.jpg	During the first couple of weeks in May 2005, the Eurailscout 'bubblecar' No. 977963 made frequent runs between Taunton-Exeter and Newton Abbot. On 18 May, the vehicle is seen rounding the curve at Dawlish while on route from Exeter to Newton Abbot. This vehicle was previously No. 55029.
210505-009f.jpg	The first visit to the West Country of EWS 'VIP' or Business Train Class 67 No. 67029 came on 21 May 2005 when the loco powered the Pathfinder charter from Swansea to Penzance. Although the weather was its usual dull self just seconds before the train reached Dawlish, the sun actually came out for the picture!
260505-099.jpg	The first main line test of the MTU engine fitted Class 43 No. 43009 took place on 26 May, 2005 when the PC led TGS No. 44059 and Class 43 No. 43027 from Bristol St Phillips Marsh to Plymouth. Now painted in standard FGW livery, the re-engined PC can be recognised by different front lamp clusters and a Brush builders plate on the bodyside. The historic first main line run is seen passing Dawlish Warren.
260505-998.jpg	First Great Western Class 57/6 No. 57603 was used on 26 May, 2005 to operate light loco from Plymouth Laira depot to St Philips Marsh depot Bristol to collect defective power car No. 43030 and return it to Laira for repair. The transit move is seen passing Dawlish.
280505-999.jpg	Western No. D1015 Western Champion powered a Paddington-Kingswear charter on 28 May, 2005. The train is seen rounding the curve into Teignmouth station and pulling off the Teignmouth sea wall section.
300505-999.jpg	The first of a series of five 'Rover X' special trains operated by Virgin Trains from Longbridge to Paignton operated on 30 May, 2005. The trains were operated to give redundant workers at the soon to be closed Rover/MG car plant a day by the sea. Motive power was provided by EWS in the form of Class 67s. No. 67019 departs from Dawlish with the 08.01 Longbridge-Paignton on 30 May.
300505-998.jpg	Porterbrook spot hire HST No. 43193/157, displaying Midland Mainline 'Rio' livery crosses Cockwood Harbour on 30 May, 2005 forming the 12.18 Birmigham New Street-Plymouth service. The HST was used on this service due to the removal from traffic of the entire Voyager fleet for safety examinations earlier in the day.
040605-004f.jpg	Another 'Eden X' charter operated on 4 June 2005, this time from Cheltenham (departing at 06.52). Motive power was provided by No. 67017 and the train is seen passing Dawlish.
100605-999.jpg	Posted at the special request of Mr Dady Snr, Class 47/0 No. 47150 hauls Class 20s Nos. 20096/905 and 'Deltic' No. 55019 past Dawlish Warren in fading light on 10 June 2005 forming the 12.06 Barrow Hill-Totnes light engine transit move.
130605-999.jpg	Following a weekend of work on the South Devon Railway, Class 20s Nos. 20905, 20096 and 'Deltic' No. 55019 were returned to Barrow Hill on 13 June 2005, hauled by Freightliner Type 4 No. 47150. The train is seen emerging from Kennaway Tunnel, Dawlish running as 0Z55, the 07.30 Totnes-Barrow Hill.
180605-998.jpg	With fog lifting, the East Croydon to Par EdenX of 18 June passes Dawlish with No. 67003 at the helm. Just a few minutes prior to this picture the area was in thick fog!
180605-999.jpg	Welcome to Dawlish summer 2005. This was the weather that greeted holiday makers on 18 June 2005. Have a nice day.
190605-999.jpg	Well, it looks a little more like summer in Dawlish today 19 June 2005. The 09.00 Cardiff-Penzance service operated by Arriva was formed or Arriva Wales liveried Class 150 No. 150252 and ex-ScotRail-liveried No. 150256. Yet another livery variation for the Sea Wall.
220605-999.jpg	What was reported to be the first working of an ex-Anglia Class 150 through to Penzance took place on 22 June 2005 when set No. 150245 formed the 09.00 Cardiff-Penzance and 14.53 Penzance-Swansea. The return train is seen crossing Cockwood Harbour in near perfect weather conditions with water actually in the harbour.
250605-999.jpg	It is unusual for this site to include 'people' pictures, however I view this as a justified exception, and a mark of respect. On Saturday 25 June 2005, FGW power car No. 43139 was named 'Driver Stan Martin 25 June 1950 - 6 November 2004' in a special ceremony held at Exeter St Davids. Stan was the driver of the 17.35 Paddington-Plymouth train, who was killed on duty after hitting a car placed on the level crossing at Upton Nervet in Berkshire on 6 November 2004. The plate was unveiled by his Widow Deborah and children.
250605-016f.jpg	Hastings Diesels 'Hastings' DEMU No. 1001 powered a 06.43 Hastings-Exeter charter on 25 June 2005. After arriving via the GW route and travelling via Exeter Central, No. 1001 is seen in Exeter St Davids station.
010705-999.jpg	In yet more 'perfect' summer conditions on 1 July 2005, West Coast Railway-operated Class 47 No. 47851 powered a Saltburn-St Austell charter. The train with FMRail Class 31 No. 31602 on the rear passes a very wet Dawlish.
030705-999.jpg	In the week before the winning city for the 2012 Olympic Games is announced by the IOC, GNER deployed the 'London 2012 Candidate City' branded power cars Nos. 43116 and 43120 on the 07.32 Bristol Temple Meads-Paignton and 10.32 Paignton-Newcastle on 3 July 2005. Led by No. 43116 the northbound working is seen passing Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish.
020705-020.jpg	King No. 6024 marked its 75th birthday on 2 July 2005 by powering a Paddington-Kingswear and return to Taunton charter. In poor light conditions, the train is seen passing through Dawlish station.
040705-999.jpg	On 4 July 2005, green-liveried WCRC-operated Class 47 No. 47851 powered the return 09.48 St Austell-Saltburn charter. With Type 2 No. 31602 on the rear, the train passes Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish.
0407054-998.jpg	First Great Western powercars Nos. 43124 and 43189 plus a TGS were transferred from Bristol St Philips Marsh Depot to Laira Depot on 4 July 2005 hauled by Class 57/6 No. 57605. The train is seen passing Horse Cove, Dawlish.
160705-998fp.jpg	Midland Mainline-liveried, Porterbrook Leasing 'spot-hire' powercars No. 43060 and 43059 round the curve into Teignmouth on 16 July 2005 with the 07.00 Manchester Piccadilly-Newquay service.
160705-999fp.jpg	Viewed from high-above Dawlish, the 09.40 Newcastle-Newquay, formed of 'spot-hire' MML set with powercars Nos. 43196 and 43070 heads west on 16 July 2005.
230705-006fp.jpg	Preserved 'Western' No. D1015 Western Champion powered the 'Royal Duchy' charter from Paddington to Penzance on 23 July and is seen passing Dawlish.
070805-999.jpg	On a nice sunny day in Dawlish!!, 7 August 2005, 'King' No. 6024 passes along the sea wall with the 09.25 Bristol Temple Meads-Kingswear 'Torbay Express' service.
100805-004new.jpg	A mid-week EdenX operated by Pathfinder formed the 05.22 Crewe to Penzance  on 10 August. Powered by EWS Class 67s Nos. 67016 and 67028 the train rounds the curve at Langstone Rock, Dawlish Warren
130805-999.jpg	The Pathfinder Railtours Crewe-Penzance charter on 13 August 2005 was powered by Royal Class 67 No. 67006 and EWS-liveried No. 67015. The train is seen passing Langstone Rock, Dawlish Warren
140805-999.jpg	King No. 6024 passes Cockwood Harbour, Devon on 14 August 2005 with the return 'Torbay Express' from Kingswear to Bristol Temple Meads.
210805-999.jpg	A4 No. 60009 was the power provided for the 'Torbay Express' charter from Bristol to Kingswear and return on 21 August 2005. The westbound working is seen approaching Teignmouth.
190905-999.jpg	A Network Rail Class 31 No. 31285 visited the West Country between 19-21 September for drivers route training purposes. No. 31285 is seen passing Dawlish on 19 September forming 0Z31, 08.45 Derby RTC-Laira via Paignton.
210905-999.jpg	Network Rail-liveried Class 31/1 No. 31285 returned from its Devon and Cornwall summer holiday to Derby on 21 September 2005 forming the 08.41 Laira-Derby light engine move, seen here approaching Dawlish. The Class 31 arrived in the west on 19 September as part of a three day Serco driver training project.
240905-999.jpg	Class 50s Nos. 50049 and 50031 pass Dawlish on 24 September 2005 with a Pathfinder Charters special from Banbury to Bodmin and Penzance
280905-999.jpg	Between 26-28 September 2005 the Network Rail class 150 type two-car rack assesment train No. 950001 visited the West Country. On 28 September 2005 the set returned from Plymouth to its base in Derby, seen here passing along the sea wall at Dawlish.
300905-999.jpg	The first time a South West Trains Class 158 operated to the West Country was on 30 September 2005, when No. 158789 took over the 07.10 Waterloo-Paignton servce from Salisbury. The train is seen departing from Dawlish.
011005-999.jpg	Carrying the headboard 'GWOT on Tour', indicating that the well known railway enthusiast GWOT was onboard the train, the Cotswold charter from Codsall to Penzance on 1 October 2005 is seen passing Langstone Rock between Dawlish Warren and Dawlish powered by Cotswold Rail Class 47s Nos. 47316 and 47714.
011005-998.jpg	On 1 October 2005, Class 50s Nos. 50031 and 50049 powered a Northampton-Kingswear charter from Northampton to Bristol and later in the day from Kingswear to Northampton (the steam leg from Bristol to Kingswear was headed by A4 No. 60009). The returning train is seen crossing Cockwood Harbour which actually had water!
091005-999.jpg	Over the weekend of 8/9 October 2005 an additional Hope-Moorswater and return cement train operated. The return train on Sunday 9 October is seen crossing Cockwood harbour powered by No. 66519.
151005-999.jpg	On 15 October 2005 preserved Class 50s Nos. 50031 and 50049 powered the 05.50 Ashford International-Kingswear charter, seen here passing Dawlish. The passenger train returned steam powered as the 16.15 Kingswear-Ashford with the Class 50s returning light to Westbury where they again took over the train.
201005-999.jpg	66137 passes along the Dawlish Sea Wall on a bright 20 October 2005 morning with a return Truro-Westbury empty Autoballaster working (6W60).
101105-999.jpg	On 10 November the down Hope-Moorswater cement was delayed by infrastructure work in the Bristol area and worked west several hours late, allowing pictures of the westbound train to be taken in daylight. No. 66545 is seen passing Dawlish at 09.45 formed of PCA wagons bound for Hackney Yard, Newton Abbot.
111205-994.jpg	Many viewers will have seen Hugh Dady's comments on SWRG about a 'leaking' Class 66 No. 66037 at Parsons Tunnel near Dawlish on 11 December 2005. The loco was involved in track engineering work and was dripping oil all over the track and surrounding area for most of the day. Not a very good advert for the EWS environmental policy!!
141205-999a.jpg	Between 14 and 23 December 2005, Virgin Trains had to return to HST operation on one daily duty due to a shortage of Voyager stock. The MML set (43048, 44054, 42102/165/164, 40702, 41084/083 and 43066) formed the 06.05 Derby-Plymouth and 16.25 return to Leeds on 14 December, other days the set formed the 07.07 Leeds-Plymouth and the same return train. On the first day of operation the set passes Dawlish.
151205-999.jpg	Between 14 and 23 December 2005, and throughout January to March 2006 Virgin Trains had to return to HST operation on one daily duty due to a shortage of Voyager stock. The MML set (43048, 44054, 42102/165/164, 40702, 41084/083 and 43066) formed the 07.07 Leeds-Plymouth and 16.25 return on 15 December. The westbound train passes Dawlish.
191205-011fp.jpg	The second week of the pre Christmas 2005 Virgin Trains stand-in HST service produced a set formed 43066, 1 x TGS, 4 x TS, 1 x TRF and 1 x TF with 43049 on the other end. The set worked west on 19 December as the 07.07 Leeds-Plymouth and is seen here on time pulling out of Parsons Tunnel between Dawlish and Teignmouth. The set returned north as the 16.25 departure from Plymouth.
DSC_4772fp.jpg	On the Tuesday of the second week of the pre Christmas 2005 Virgin Trains stand-in HST service, a set formed 43049, 1 x TGS, 4 x TS, 1 x TRF and 1 x TF with 43066 on the other end was used. The set worked west on 20 December as the 07.07 Leeds-Plymouth and is seen here on time between Dawlish Warren and Dawlish. The set returned north as the 16.25 departure from Plymouth.
170106-999.jpg	On 17 January 2006, Direct Rail Services operated Class 47s Nos. 47298 and 47501 light from Carlisle to Plymouth, as part of a driver's route training duty. The pair are seen passing Dawlish. This was the first time a pair of DRS '47s' had visited the west country
180106-999.jpg	DRS Class 47s Nos. 47501 and 47298 pass along the Dawlish Sea Wall just after 10.00 on 18 January 2006 while returning to Carlisle from Plymouth following a driver training run.
200106-999.jpg	Over the last 12 months, many photographers who either visit the Dawlish area for photography or live in the loal area have been concerned about a new block of flats in Marine Parade which looked as if it would block the view from the Gardens on Lea Mount. However, with the roof now fitted an inspection this week showed that the view was still intact. This is a view of a Class 150 passing the flats still under construction. The biggest problem with the view high above Dawlish in the expanding undergowth.
100206-999.jpg	On Friday 10 February 2006 the New Measurement Train HST formed with powercars Nos. 43062/014 slows for a signal check at Dawlish Warren forming the 10.15 Plymouth-Paddington.
150306-999.jpg	Cotswold Rail were contracted to move five spare Mk3s Nos. 11055, 11058, 10240, 11023 and 11017 from Laira to Long Marston on 15 March 2006. Motive power was provided by Class 47 No. 47813 and the train is seen passing Dawlish in the usual dull conditions.
280306-999.jpg	Network Rail Class 31 No. 31285 passes Teignmouth on 28 March 2006 with a driver training run from Bristol to Bristol via Plymouth.
290306-998.jpg	On the morning of 29 March, Cotswold Rail Class 47s Nos. 47714 and 47813 powered two Mk3 passenger coaches which had been used the previous day as HST barriers from Laira to Gloucester. The early morning stock movement is seen pulling out of the tunnel and along Marine Parade, Dawlish.
310306-999fp.jpg	Reported to be the first time ever, the two Wessex/FGW blue-liveried Class 153s Nos. 153329 and 153369 were paired together on the final day of Wessex Trains operation, 31 March 2006. The pair are seen passing Dawlish forming the 17.56 Paignton-Exeter St Davids.
010406-999fp.jpg	The 06.56 Bristol-Penzance on 1 April 2006 was formed of First ScotRail Class 158 No. 158741, the first working of a First Group liveried 158 to the west. Also in the picture, showing the First take over of the west country is a FGW HST with powercar No. 43163 on the rear forming the 07.40 Plymouth-Paddington.
030406-999.jpg	The official launch of the new First Great Western franchise took place on 3 April, when a special 2+3 HST operated as the 09.12 Paddington-Penzance formed of MTU Nos. 43004/009. The train finished in a projected style for the new corporate livery is seen crossing over Cockwood Harbour. 
050406-999.jpg	With new freight timetables being introduced from 23 April, the day time running of train 6S55, the 09.33 Wednesday only Burngullow-Irvine 'Silver Bullets' will become a train of the past, with a retimes late afternoon departure. On 5 April 2006, the train is seen powered by Class 66/0 No. 66205 passing Dawlish.
060406-998.jpg	With just 21 PCAs behind, Freightliner Heavy Haul No. 66621 passes Cockwood on 6 April 2006 powering the Moorswater-Hope empty cement service.
090406-999.jpg	31602 passes Cockwood Harbour on 9 April, running light from Penzance to Exeter as part of a driver's route training run.
120406-999.jpg	The 09.45 Plymouth-Paddington via Bristol on 12 April 2006 was led by new FGW-liveried powercar No. 43009 with new-liveried TGS No. 44049 also in the formation. The mixed-livery period is back on Great Western! The train is seen passing Dawlish.
150406-999.jpg	On Saturday 15 April, Cotswold Rail operated a charter from Gloucester, departing at 08.00 to Penzance. The train was formed of Cotswold silver-liveried powercar No. 43070, a rake of ex-Rio Mk3s and Hornby-liveried powercar No. 43087 on the rear, the train passes Dawlish.
170406-999.jpg	New First Great Western liveried power car No. 43009 leads the 15.08 Penzance-Paddington over Cockwood Harbour on 17 April 2006 (Easter Monday).
200406-999.jpg	On 20 April 2006, Cotswold Rail were contracted by First Great Western to haul Class 43 powercars Nos. 43041/149/042 from Bristol St Philips Marsh to Laira. Motive power used was Anglia-liveried Nos. 47818 and 47714. The train is seen passing Langstone Rock, Dawlish is far from summer conditions.
220406-999.jpg	One of the first 2006 season 'EdenX' trains operated on Saturday 22 April 2006. The train was the 05.57 Derby-Par and motive power was provided by EWS No. 67012. The train is seen passing a very dull Dawlish. Note the 'new' building on the left side, this will not cause any problems with photography from the high-level footpath.
220406-998.jpg	Network Rail yellow-liveried No. 31105 powers test and make up vehicles 977969, 62482 and 99666 with No. 31106 on the rear past Dawlish on 22 April 2006 forming the 14.13 Hackney Yard Newton Abbot-Derby. This being one of the rare times a Class 31 powered test train has operated over the Sea Wall section in daylight.
230406-999.jpg	On Sunday 23 April, the VSOE Northern Belle train operated a 'Lunch Excursion from Bath to Plymouth, with passengers paying £185 for a four course lunch. The train was powered on its 'round' trip by EWS No. 67024. The train is seen passing Horse Cove, Dawlish in slightly poor weather.
250406-999.jpg	Cotswold Nos. 47818 and 47714 storm along the South Devon Sea Wall at Dawlish on 25 April with a mixed livery transit move from Laira to Bombardier Derby formed Mk3s Nos. 10235, 40436, 41085, 44068, 42305, 42304, 42303, 42302, 41160, 41086, 12014.
020506-999.jpg	On Bank Holiday Monday 1 May 2006, train 6B99, the Tavistock Junction-Cardiff Tidal scrap train, powered by Class 66 No. 66236 and formed of 6 SSAs, 4 JXAs and 5 further SSAs had the seven long-stored ex-Great Western TPO carriages which had been in store at Tavistock Junction since the end of the TPOs, Nos. 80416, 80340, 80406, 80384, 80425, 80372, 80333 attached on the rear. The ex-TPO stock is en-route to C F Booth at Rotherham for scrap and is seen passing Cockwood.
060506-999.jpg	The VSOE Northern Belle Pullman rake operated a Birmingham International-Par and return charter on 6 May 2006 powered by EWS No. 67027. The train is seen passing Dawlish.
170506-999.jpg	On a perfect summer day in Dawlish!! On 17 May 2006 a further stock move from MoD Long Marston to Laira took place formed of HST vehicles 41166, 40401, 42108, 42094, 42093, 42092, 44076, 44100 marshalled between barrier cars 12014 and 10235. Motive power was provided by Cotswold '47s' Nos. 47810 and 47813.
190506-999.jpg	66077 'Benjamin Gimbert GC' was used to power a Victoria-Truro VSOE charter on 19 May 2006. The weather in the west country for the punters was its usual 'quality', the train is seen passing along the Sea Wall at Dawlish in what could best be described as light rain. Nice train, and good to see a '66' on the point.
200506-999.jpg	The 05.36 Tonbridge-St Austell 'EdenX' special on 20 May 2006, powered by 'Royal' Class 67 No. 67006 passes along the front at Dawlish in slightly better weather conditions than the past few days.
150606-999.jpg	Direct Rail Services Class 66/4 No. 66407 was used on the overnight Hope-Moorswater cement service on 14/15 June, while on hire to Freightliner. The unusual visitor to the west is seen crossing Cockwood Harbour powering the afternoon return Moorswater-Hope service.
170606-999.jpg	The latest arrival in the West Country for First Great Western is ex TransPennine-operated Class 158 No. 158750. The two-car set is one of the ex Virgin Trains sets and thus still sports de-branded first class and Regional Railways livery, although this is overlaid with First TransPennine lower body branding. If the outside looks bad, take a look at the inside!, odd carpets, seats and not all that clean!. On 17 June, the set is seen passing Horse Cove, Dawlish, forming the 13.54 Exmouth-Paignton.
010706-999.jpg	On Saturday 1 July 2006, The Blue Pullman set 'top and tailed' by Class 47/7s Nos. 47709 and 47712 formed an 07.15 Paddington-Paignton and 17.45 return. The outbound train is seen passing Dawlish Warren.
080706-999.jpg	43114, 41099, 41100, 40711, 42235, 42239, 42240, 42198, 42199, 44063, 43108 pass Dawlish on 8 July 2006 forming the 07.35 Bristol TM - Paignton summer Virgin Trains service.
090706-999.jpg	On Sunday 9 July 2006, Cotswold Rail was contracted to move a FGW passenger rake and 'dead' No. 43147 from Bristol St Philips Marsh to Laira depot. Traction was provided by CR-liveried No. 47813 which ran light from Gloucester to Bristol to work the train. The working is seen passing Horse Cove, Dawlish.
110706-999.jpg	Network Rail Class 150 outline track testing set No. 950001 visited the West Country for a three day period of testing on 11 July, when it operated from Stoke Gifford to Penzance via Paignton. The set is seen passing Dawlish.
150706-998.jpg	A returning Par-Hove 'EdenX' charter, powered by Class 67s Nos. 67027 and 67023 pass Exminster at speed on 15 July 2006. The train was running some 40 minutes late due to operating problems at Par.
150706-999.jpg	With the long-closed Exminster signalbox in the background, Class 67 No. 67015 passes with a return Par-Manchester 'Northern Belle' charter on 15 July 2006.
150706-046fp.jpg	43029 + 43033 down Dawlish, 13.05 Paddington-Penzance. 15 July 2006.
150706-002fp.jpg	221121 up Langstone Rock, 08.25 Plymouth-Edinburgh 15 July 2006.
150706-059fp.jpg	158796 down Dawlish, 13.00 Cardiff Central - Paignton. 15 July 2006.
150706-015fp.jpg	Rough sea at Dawlish 15 July 2006.
150706-078fp.jpg	43156/-/43189 up 17.13 Newquay-Paddington. 15 July 2006.
150706-041fp.jpg	43044/-/43048 down Teignmouth 07.24 Manchester-Newquay. 15 July 2006.
150706-054fp.jpg	221104 + 2211xx down Dawlish, 13.56 Gloucester-Plymouth. 15 July 2006.
150706-004fp.jpg	43039/-/43118 down Langstone Rock, 07.35 Bristol TM - Paignton. 15 July 2006.
150706-023fp.jpg	159001 + 159010 up Dawlish, 10.07 Paignton-Brighton. 15 July 2006.
150706-036fp.jpg	43179/-/43xxx down Teignmouth 09.05 Paddington-Penzance. 15 July 2006.
150706-055fp.jpg	158793 down Dawlish, 15.44 Exmouth-Paignton. 15 July 2006.
150706-006fp.jpg	43124/-/43012 up Langstone Rock, 06.39 Penzance-Paddington. 15 July 2006.
150706-062fp.jpg	43151/-/43148 up Exminster, 16.00 Penzance-Paddington. 15 July 2006.
150706-019fp.jpg	43009/-/43015 down Dawlish, 07.35 Paddington-Penzance. 15 July 2006.
150706-040FP.jpg	150265 up Teignmouth 11.24 Paignton-Exmouth. 15 July 2006.
150706-044fp.jpg	43081/-/43054 up Teignmouth, 09.40 Newquay-Newcastle. 15 July 2006.
150706-050fp.jpg	43066/-/43058 down Dawlish, 09.40 Newcastle-Newquay. 15 July 2006.
150706-057fp.jpg	159005 down Dawlish, 12.20 Waterloo-Plymouth. 15 July 2006.
150706-013fp.jpg	Rough sea at Dawlish 15 July 2006.
150706-076fp.jpg	220026 up Exminster, 19.03 Paignton-Derby. 15 July 2006.
150706-032fp.jpg	43118/-/43039 up Dawlish, 10.32 Paignton-Newcastle. 15 July 2006.
150706-039fp.jpg	221112 down Teignmouth 06.16 Preston-Plymouth. 15 July 2006.
150706-045fp.jpg	67023 + 67027 down Aller Junction, 1Z60 07.38 Hove-Par 'EdenX'. 15 July 2006.
150706-001fp.jpg	158796 up Langstone Rock, 06.06 Penzance-Cardiff. 15 July 2006.
150706-077fp.jpg	159011 up Exminster, 19.13 Paignton-Basingstoke. 15 July 2006.
160706-999fp.jpg	The first 'Torbay Express' of the 2006 season between Bristol and Kingswear operated on 16 July 2006, motive power was provided by 'King' No. 6024. The train is seen passing Dawlish.
190706-999.jpg	First Great Western powercar No. 43175, recently fitted with the new MTU power unit at Brush Traction, has returned to traffic painted in yet another FGW livery. This time the bodywork is all mid-blue with a neat First Great Western name on the main bodyside. The vehicle is seen tailing the 12.05 Paddington-Penzance at Cockwood Harbour on 19 July 2006.
210706-999.jpg	With the NMT HST formation stood down for two weeks from 18 July 2006, the 05.52 Paddington-Plymouth and 10.15 return track testing special on 21 July 2006 was formed of a temporary recording set of vehicles 6264, 977337, Track Recording Coach 999550 and 977986. Motive power was provided by DRS Class 37/6s Nos. 37602/606 operating in a 'top and tail' formation. The westbound service, running ahead of the booked HST times, passes Dawlish. This is the first DRS Class 37 powered train to traverse the Sea Wall.
220706-999.jpg	On 22 July 2006, GNER HST set 43111 and 43105 emerge from Coryton Tunnel, Dawlish forming the 1E46 10.32 Paignton-Newcastle service.
220706-022FP.jpg	43192 and 43152 down Dawlish, 14.05 Paddington-Plymouth. 22 July 2006
220706-013fp.jpg	43054 and 43081 down Dawlish, 09.40 Newcastle-Newquay, 22 July 2006.
220706-011FP.jpg	43004 up Dawlish, 13.56 Penzance-Paddington. 22 July 2006.
220706-015fp.jpg	220021 and 221133 down Dawlish, 10.26 Newcastle-Penzance. 22 July 2006.
220706-010fp.jpg	159004 up Dawlish, 15.50 Paignton-Honiton, 22 July 2006.
220706-998.jpg	The 17.05 Paddington-Plymouth formed with powercars Nos. 43195 and 43129 on 22 July 2006 had problems on route and lost time after No. 43195 shut down. FGW No. 57604 which was at Laira operated light to Exeter and piloted the train between Exeter and Plymouth, seen here crossing Cockwood Harbour in the very last few minutes of photographic light.
230706-999.jpg	On the second week of operation of the 2006 season of 'Torbay Express' steam hauled services, 'King' No. 6024 powered the train, shown here passing through Dawlish station
230706-998.jpg	6024 passes Langstone Rock, Dawlish Warren on 23 July 2006 powering the return 17.17 Kingswear-Bristol 'Torbay Express'.
300706-998.jpg	The 17.17 Kingswear-Bristol TM on 30 July 2006, powered by 'King' No. 6024 approaches Dawlish station from Coryton Tunnel in the last rays of evening sun.
010806-999.jpg	On 1 August 2006, Cotswold Class 47 No. 47714 was used to power a 14.05 Bristol St Philips Marsh-Laira powercar transfer move formed of vehicles 43164/177/186 and 43147. The train is seen passing Rockstone, Dawlish.
030806-999.jpg	Some people this summer might not fully understand what part of the Country thy are in, with the West Country using a number of former First TransPennine Class 158s on FGW local services. On 3 August 2006, the 07.47 Penzance-Portsmouth Harbour departs from Dawlish formed of First TransPennine set No. 158765.
050806-999.jpg	EWS silver-liveried Class 67 No. 67029 was used to power the 06.10 Shrewsbury-St Austell charter on 5 August 2006. Running some 30 minutes before time, the train is seen rounding the curve at Dawlish Warren past Langstone Rock.
050806-013fp.jpg	67029 down Langstone Rock, 06.10 Shrewsbury-St Austell. 5 August 2006.
050806-008fp.jpg	43038/-/43110 down Dawlish, 07.35 Bristol TM - Paignton. 5 August 2006.
050806-020fp.jpg	43110/-/43038 up Dawlish, 10.32 Paignton-Newcastle. 5 August 2006.
050806-009fp.jpg	153374 + 153308 down Langstone Rock, 08.54 Exmouth-Paignton. 5 August 2006.
050806-003fp.jpg	43056 + 43058 up Dawlish, 08.45 Laira - Leeds Neville Hill (pc exchange) 5 August 2006.
060806-999.jpg	The 'Torbay Express' on 6 August 2006 was again powered by 'King' No. 6024. The train is seen passing Teignmouth Docks.
110806-999.jpg	The last run of 'Hornby' powercars Nos. 43087 and 43070 with buffet car No. 40810 pass Dawlish on 11 August 2006 forming the 08.40 Gloucester-Laira.
130806-999.jpg	A slightly different view of Dawlish today, 'King' No. 6024 approaches the station on 13 August 2006 powering the 'Torbay Express' from Bristol Temple Meads to Kingswear.
190806-999.jpg	Cotswold Rail powered a charter from Wolverhampton to Penzance and return on 19 August. Motive power was provided by Type 4s Nos. 47828 and 47813, hauling a set of ex VT Mk3 stock complete with a DVT on the rear. The westbound train is seen passing Dawlish.
240806-999.jpg	For the 2006 Dartmouth Royal Regatta, a charter train operated from Crewe, departing at 06.55 to Totnes on 24 August 2006. The train was formed of the Pullman stock and powered by Class 67 No. 67019. The train is seen passing Dawlish.
260806-999.jpg	The days of EWS Class 66s working passenger charter trains are few and far between. However on Saturday 26 August 2006, the 10.23 Bristol-Kingswear 'The Dartmouth Arrow' charter was powered by No. 66214. Due to the grade on the TDR Class 66s are usually assigned to through workings to Kingswear. In far from good photographic conditions, the train is seen passing Dawlish.
280806-999jpg	Class 40 Preservation Society-owned No. 40145 powered 'The Whistleing Pixie' tour from Ealing Broadway to Penzance and return on August Bank Holiday Monday, 28 August 2006. The train is seen passing Dawlish.
310806-999.jpg	The first visit of a GBRf/Metronet Class 66/7 to Devon was on 31 August 2006, when No. 66718 powered the 08.40 Plymouth Laira - Bombardier Derby formed of HST vehicles 42287, 42108, 42093, 44076, 42094, 41163, 41166 coupled between barrier cars 6336 and 6348. The train is seen passing Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish.
090906-999.jpg	The first of the EWS/Kingfisher charters to use a Class 37 as power, operated on 9 September 2006 when No. 37405 led the 1Z82 Bournemouth-Penzance. It is seen passing Dawlish in VERY rough sea conditions.
150906_999.jpg	The West Country visit of the New Measurement Train on Friday 15 September 2006 was powered by two DRS Class 37/6s as the HST set was involved in test workings in the North of the UK. Powered by Nos. 37608 and 37607, the 05.52 Paddington-Plymouth passes along the sea wall at Dawlish.
160906_999FP.jpg	The first visit of a Class 57/3 on a passenger train to the West Country was on Saturday 16 September 2006, when Pathfinder Railtours operated a 06.18 Worcester-Penzance charter powered by No. 57303. The train is seen passing Dawlish in rather nice weather conditions.
210906-999.jpg	A South West gale force wind struck the South Devon coast at high tide during the early evening of 21 September 2006. Due to the amount of sea water blowing onto the track, Network Rail closed the down line and operated single line working over the up line. Here 'Voyager' No. 220005 slowly departs from Dawlish running wrong line under a bombardment from the sea.
250906_999.jpg	Cotswold Class 47 No. 47810 operated light as 0Z83 09.45 Gloucester to Laira and then worked 5Z83 14.30 Laira-Gloucester power car move on 25 September. The train was formed 47810, Sleeper 10563 and 43183. It is seen here passing Rockstone Bridge, Dawlish.
280906-999.jpg	Due to a shortage of operational Virgin Voyager stock, VT hired-in a MML HST at the end of September 2006. On the first day of hire, 28 September power cars 43056 and 43066 form the 06.05 Derby-Plymouth passing Dawlish. The passengers must have thought is was Easter and Christmas in one to have such a quality train on which to travel.
300906_999.jpg	FM Rail operated the 'Blue Pullman' train on a charter from London Paddington to Paignton on 30 September. The train was led in the 'down' direction by black-liveried No. 47832 with Blue Pullman-liveried No. 47712 on the rear. The train is seen passing Dawlish.
031006-999.jpg	Cotswold/Advenza Freight operated a service from Cornwall on 3 October 2006, when 47813 powered six TTA 4-wheel slurry tanks as the 11.25 Burngullow to Gloucester. The train is seen approaching Teignmouth Harbour at Shaldon Bridge.
071006_999.jpg	LMS No. 6201 'Princess Elizabeth' made a rare trip to the west country on 7 October 2006 when it operated the Taunton-Plymouth-Taunton leg of a Paddington charter. In near perfect conditions, No. 6201 is seen passing Dawlish on its down run.
281006-999.jpg	On Saturday 28 October 2006, DTG-owned 'Western' No. D1015 Western Champion now painted in maroon livery, powered the 06.23 Gloucester to Penzance charter, in far from good weather conditions the train passes Dawlish.
021106-999.jpg	Blue Pullman-liveried Class 47/7 No. 47712 was hired to GBRf to power a stock transfer move from Laira to Bombardier Derby on 2 November 2006. The train formed of two barrier cars, six MML vehicles and one FGW coach is seen passing Dawlish.
171106_999fp.jpg	On Friday 17 November 2006, FGW used the overnight sleeper stock with just three passenger saloons powered by Class 57 No. 57602 to form the 10.05 Penzance-Paddington services as far as Exeter St Davids. The train is seen approaching Dawlish station in near dark and very wet conditions. The HST booked for this service was used to form a very late running overnight service from Penzance and this thus left no train for the 10.05 departure.
091206-023fp.jpg	In near perfect winter light conditions, a Class 220/221 formation passes Dawlish with a westbound service from Leeds on 9 December 2006.
151206_999.jpg	On the morning of 15 December 2006, DRS Class 66/4s Nos. 66417 and 66404 returned from Keyham and the MoD Navy Base in Plymouth to Crewe, after delivering a flask to the base the previous day. The pair are seen passing along the Dawlish Sea Wall at Rockstone Bridge.
161206_999.jpg	For those who frequetly ask 'Where is Nora', well I found her today, 6 December 2006, departing from Dawlish with the 10.20 Exmouth-Paignton
171206_999.jpg	On 17 December 2006, the 10.00 Paddington-Plymouth formed of HST set 43140/LA27/43150 failed on route with defects on No. 43140. To avoid problems over the Devon Banks, Class 57 No. 57604 was sent light from Laira to Exeter to pilot the train west. The combination is seen passing Dawlish, running just 15mins late.
181206-999.jpg	Recently introduced Class 159/1 No. 159102 made one of its first runs to the West Country beyond Exeter on 18 December 2006, when it formed the 07.10 Waterloo-Paignton and 12.35 Paignton-Waterloo. The return service is seen approaching Teignmouth passing Shaldon Bridge.
211206-999.jpg	A further stock move from FGW Plymouth Laira to Bombardier Derby of Mk3 HST stock for refurbishment operated on 21 December 2006. Formation was 6348, VT (42090), ex MML 'Rio'  42309, 42308, 44060, 41108, 42081, 41119, FGW loco hauled buffet 10219. The train was powered by GBRf No. 66710 and is seen passing Dawlish carrying the new 'Bristol Bluebirds' headboard.
301206_999.jpg	On 30 December 2006, VT hired-in MML HST set Nos. 43073 + NL03 41155 41064 40729 42337 42225 42120 42119 44027 + 43081 to form the 06.10 Derby-Plymouth and 18.25 Plymouth-Derby. The outward working is seen passing Dawlish.