2. Railways

Devon Sea Wall Section part III and a couple of banks

A third visit in three years and this time my son Ross is with me. This is a two day trip and we were blessed with some good weather being warm and dry with sunshine. We had a great couple of days. 30+31/7/2002
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  • Back to a familiar and favourite spot, the Sea Wall section at Dawlish. 43172 and 43190 form the first passenger service of the day off Penzance, 1A36 0622 to Paddington. The train passes Langstone Rock running about 20 minutes late.

    Back to a familiar and favourite spot, the Sea Wall section at Dawlish. 43172 and 43190 form the first passenger service of the day off Penzance, 1A36 0622 to Paddington. The train passes Langstone Rock running about 20 minutes late.

  • A Virgin HST set sweeps round the curve towards Dawlish Warren with 1S71 0719 Penzance - Glasgow Central, the Cornish Scot. Powercars 43159 and 43178 runs with 7 mkIII coaches as the new order comes the other way with 221105 on 1V35 0605 Derby to Plymouth.

    A Virgin HST set sweeps round the curve towards Dawlish Warren with 1S71 0719 Penzance - Glasgow Central, the Cornish Scot. Powercars 43159 and 43178 runs with 7 mkIII coaches as the new order comes the other way with 221105 on 1V35 0605 Derby to Plymouth.

  • Langstone Rock rises behind 43146 as it brings its train round the curve and starts the run along the Sea Wall section at Dawlish. The working is 1C09 0945 Paddington to Penzance running about 16 minutes late. This is the first down train from London to Penzance.

    Langstone Rock rises behind 43146 as it brings its train round the curve and starts the run along the Sea Wall section at Dawlish. The working is 1C09 0945 Paddington to Penzance running about 16 minutes late. This is the first down train from London to Penzance.

  • The new First Group livery was starting to make an appearence in 2002 and 43137 and one coach in the set wears the new "Barbie" colours. The working is 1A45 0820 Penzance to Paddington.

    The new First Group livery was starting to make an appearence in 2002 and 43137 and one coach in the set wears the new "Barbie" colours. The working is 1A45 0820 Penzance to Paddington.

  • The dying embers of the old order. 2002 was the last year of the loco hauled cross country trains with the last one running on the 19th August. 47840 hsa been repainted into BR corporate blue for the last run and is seen on the Sea Wall working 1M56 0846 Penzance to Manchester Piccadilly.

    The dying embers of the old order. 2002 was the last year of the loco hauled cross country trains with the last one running on the 19th August. 47840 hsa been repainted into BR corporate blue for the last run and is seen on the Sea Wall working 1M56 0846 Penzance to Manchester Piccadilly.

  • First Great Western maintains the tradition of having named trains. This is the up "Cornish Riviera" passes through Dawlish station with powercar 43020 leading.

    First Great Western maintains the tradition of having named trains. This is the up "Cornish Riviera" passes through Dawlish station with powercar 43020 leading.

  • A Liverpool bound super Voyager unit, 221105, runs past what would have been the entrance to Dawlish goods yard, now a car park, with 1M40 1151 off Plymouth.

    A Liverpool bound super Voyager unit, 221105, runs past what would have been the entrance to Dawlish goods yard, now a car park, with 1M40 1151 off Plymouth.

  • 67029 crosses the low viaduct that gives pedestrian access to the beach. 5C43 1032 Bristol Barton Hill - Plymouth is running about 65 minutes late.

    67029 crosses the low viaduct that gives pedestrian access to the beach. 5C43 1032 Bristol Barton Hill - Plymouth is running about 65 minutes late.

  • Moving to a new location beyond Dawlish station and Horse Cove where the line cuts through the sandstone cliffs in several places. 43088 is the rear powercar of a Virgin working, 1E36 1300 Plymouth to Newcastle. The front of the train is within Clerk's Tunnel.

    Moving to a new location beyond Dawlish station and Horse Cove where the line cuts through the sandstone cliffs in several places. 43088 is the rear powercar of a Virgin working, 1E36 1300 Plymouth to Newcastle. The front of the train is within Clerk's Tunnel.

  • Finally the sun has come out and paints the lovely scene with decent light. 220020 leaves the 55 yard long Clerk's Tunnel, one of four between Dawlish and Teignmouth, with 1V46 0913 Liverpool to Plymouth.

    Finally the sun has come out and paints the lovely scene with decent light. 220020 leaves the 55 yard long Clerk's Tunnel, one of four between Dawlish and Teignmouth, with 1V46 0913 Liverpool to Plymouth.

  • The driver of 43012 waves as I photograph his train with 43012 fronting a FGW service from Paddington to Penzance, 1133 off, 1C28.

    The driver of 43012 waves as I photograph his train with 43012 fronting a FGW service from Paddington to Penzance, 1133 off, 1C28.

  • RES liveried 47737 comes by in the afternoon sun heading west. It is running as 0C99 "Q" train in a clamp down on trespass and vandalism on the railway.

    RES liveried 47737 comes by in the afternoon sun heading west. It is running as 0C99 "Q" train in a clamp down on trespass and vandalism on the railway.

  • The rare sight of a loco hauled train passes by Horse Cove with 47813 at the head of 1C33 1233 Paddington to Plymouth.

    The rare sight of a loco hauled train passes by Horse Cove with 47813 at the head of 1C33 1233 Paddington to Plymouth.

  • With the sun sun shining down on the railway, EWS type 5 67029 brings the lengthy 1E43 1509 Plymouth to Low Fell loaded mail vans along the sea wall section at Horse Cove. There is no public access on the seaward side of the line but there is a foot path which makes this shot possible.

    With the sun sun shining down on the railway, EWS type 5 67029 brings the lengthy 1E43 1509 Plymouth to Low Fell loaded mail vans along the sea wall section at Horse Cove. There is no public access on the seaward side of the line but there is a foot path which makes this shot possible.

  • Moving on to Cockwood Harbour and the tide is out. 220020 is seen for the second time as it heads for Leeds from Plymouth, 1550 off, with a Fridays excepted service, 1E67.

    Moving on to Cockwood Harbour and the tide is out. 220020 is seen for the second time as it heads for Leeds from Plymouth, 1550 off, with a Fridays excepted service, 1E67.

  • The sun has come out, but the water stays away, and 43146 runs over the low embankment with 1A76 1346 Penzance to Paddington, the up Royal Duchy. It is running about 25 minutes late.

    The sun has come out, but the water stays away, and 43146 runs over the low embankment with 1A76 1346 Penzance to Paddington, the up Royal Duchy. It is running about 25 minutes late.

  • A well matched Virgin Cross Country loco hauled service approaches the harbour and the ever present line up of photographers. It is working 1V50 0840 Glasgow Central to Penzance train.

    A well matched Virgin Cross Country loco hauled service approaches the harbour and the ever present line up of photographers. It is working 1V50 0840 Glasgow Central to Penzance train.

  • A feather weight load for this EWS type 5 locomotive, 66010 has just one empty china clay slurry bogie tank on the drawbar. The train is 6V70 1000 Cliffe Vale to St Blazey.

    A feather weight load for this EWS type 5 locomotive, 66010 has just one empty china clay slurry bogie tank on the drawbar. The train is 6V70 1000 Cliffe Vale to St Blazey.

  • For the second time of the day 47813 is recorded in glorious Devon sunshine. It passes by the popular location of Cockwood Harbour with 1A83 1638 Plymouth to Paddington. It is a shame the tide is out.

    For the second time of the day 47813 is recorded in glorious Devon sunshine. It passes by the popular location of Cockwood Harbour with 1A83 1638 Plymouth to Paddington. It is a shame the tide is out.

  • A cloud has descended over the area just as 47737 heads back to Exeter Riverside Yard. I do not know where it has returned from.

    A cloud has descended over the area just as 47737 heads back to Exeter Riverside Yard. I do not know where it has returned from.

  • There are two trains a day (when EWS ran the mail trains) from Plymouth to Newcastle Low Fell, the first was seen at Horse Cove. This is the second with 67007 in charge of 1E41 1723 Plymouth to Low Fell loaded mail vans.

    There are two trains a day (when EWS ran the mail trains) from Plymouth to Newcastle Low Fell, the first was seen at Horse Cove. This is the second with 67007 in charge of 1E41 1723 Plymouth to Low Fell loaded mail vans.

  • The driver of 43084 must have been hot in his cab as the door is open as the train passes by. This is 1E40 1710 Plymouth to Leeds cross country working.

    The driver of 43084 must have been hot in his cab as the door is open as the train passes by. This is 1E40 1710 Plymouth to Leeds cross country working.

  • The Tuesdays and Fridays only service from Fawley Refinery to Tavistock Yard oil train approaches Cockwood behind 66126. The train ID is 6V62 leaving Fawley at 1334.

    The Tuesdays and Fridays only service from Fawley Refinery to Tavistock Yard oil train approaches Cockwood behind 66126. The train ID is 6V62 leaving Fawley at 1334.

  • Whilst on the phone in the queue to the RAC to have my car keys removed from the car, 66019 heads east with one TIA and at least four ICA loaded slurry tanks. This clay will be used in the pottery industry. 30/7/2002

    Whilst on the phone in the queue to the RAC to have my car keys removed from the car, 66019 heads east with one TIA and at least four ICA loaded slurry tanks. This clay will be used in the pottery industry. 30/7/2002

  • Early the next morning at Starcross on the shore of the River Exe and lone experimental type 4 locomotive 57601 fronts its usual weekday working 1A34 0730 Plymouth to Paddington. 31/7/2002

    Early the next morning at Starcross on the shore of the River Exe and lone experimental type 4 locomotive 57601 fronts its usual weekday working 1A34 0730 Plymouth to Paddington. 31/7/2002

  • In the morning sunshine, 43021 leads the first up service off Penzance to London Paddington, train ID is 1A36 0622 off the western terminus.

    In the morning sunshine, 43021 leads the first up service off Penzance to London Paddington, train ID is 1A36 0622 off the western terminus.

  • 47737 is seen running light heading west again with another anti trespass and vandalism Q trip, 0C99 Exeter to possibly Plymouth.

    47737 is seen running light heading west again with another anti trespass and vandalism Q trip, 0C99 Exeter to possibly Plymouth.

  • A patch of weak sunshine lights up the railway as Super Voyager 221129 comes along the estuary edge heading for Plymouth from Derby, leaving at 0605, 1V35.

    A patch of weak sunshine lights up the railway as Super Voyager 221129 comes along the estuary edge heading for Plymouth from Derby, leaving at 0605, 1V35.

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    With the sun sun shining down on the railway, EWS type 5 67029 brings the lengthy 1E43 1509 Plymouth to Low Fell loaded mail vans along the sea wall section at Horse Cove. There is no public access on the seaward side of the line but there is a foot path which makes this shot possible.
    Moving on to Cockwood Harbour and the tide is out. 220020 is seen for the second time as it heads for Leeds from Plymouth, 1550 off, with a Fridays excepted service, 1E67.